Growth Think Tank

Leaders all across the world would say that one of the most important aspects in creating the kind of growth that is necessary is getting everyone in the company aligned. Every leader should start looking at the bigger picture and understand everyone’s role within the company. Good employee alignment is essential to helping employees stay focused and maximizing profits for the company. Today’s guest is Chris Prefontaine, CEO, and founder of Wicked Smart. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3938 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Wicked Smart empowers individuals and families to create the life of their dreams. They encourage aspiring investors and entrepreneurs to take the first step towards creating REAL income with real estate. In this episode, Chris shares how the company grew together at the same rate and direction. We also discuss how sharing customer stories on how their life was changed and the impact the team has made on them kept employees aligned.   Get the show notes for Getting Everybody Aligned Creates Growth with Chris Prefontaine at Wicked Smart Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #ChrisPrefontaine with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttChrisPrefontaine   #GettingEveryoneAligned #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode914 #DBASmartRealEstateCoach #RealEstateCoach Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Always treat your employees precisely as you want them to treat your best customers. Employees who believe that leaders are concerned about them as a whole person, not just an employee, are more productive, more satisfied, and more fulfilled. Satisfied employees mean satisfied customers, which leads to profitability. Today’s guest is Matthew Davis, CEO, and Owner of Davis Business Law. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2987 on the 2022 Inc 5000 list. Davis Law is a group of dedicated general counsel and litigation experts for business clients of all sizes. Their goal is to provide a solid foundation for growth while preventing and eliminating legal problems. They transform how companies operate by enhancing and systematizing procedures to minimize legal mishaps and maximize growth. Matthew shares how he treats employees like internal customers and gives them a work-life balance. We discuss why it's important in growing your business and retaining employees. Discover how to take your business to the next level and continue to grow in scale the way you want it to.   Get the show notes for Leaders treat employees like internal customers with Matthew Davis at Davis Business Law Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MatthewDavis with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMatthewDavis   #Leaderstreatemployees #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode913 #BusinessLaw #businesslawyers Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader I know wants their employees to solve their own problems. Leaders who solve problems for their people are considered micro managers. When employees solve their own problems, they feel more empowered. Today’s guest is Lee Deaner, Founder & CEO at Leading Edge Training Solutions. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2207 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Leading Edge Training Solutions helps companies both large and small take huge steps forward in how they reach, train, and inform their sales force. They build highly customized virtual programs that are learner focused and utilize a combination of technology, production, and web conferencing platforms in unconventional ways. Lee shares his thoughts on how employees think and solve their challenges. We discuss how mistakes are a necessary part of the innovation process because from mistakes comes learning. Discover how to shift your leadership so that employees solve their own problems.   Get the show notes for Leading Employees To Solve Their Own Problems with Lee Deaner at Leading Edge Training Solutions Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LeeDeaner with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLeeDeaner   #EmployeesToSolveTheirOwn Problems #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode912 #webconferencingplatforms Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership comes in many shapes, forms, and people. Across the history, many great leaders have emerged with exceptional leadership styles in providing guidance, executing plans, and motivating people. Today’s guest is Brandon Knudsen, Co-Founder & CEO at Ziggi’s Coffee. Inc Magazine ranked its company #1421 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Ziggi’s Coffee is a leading specialty coffee shop and drive-thru franchise with 50 locations nationwide. Dedicated to serving only the finest sustainably-sourced coffee, uniquely handcrafted drinks, and amazing locally-made breakfast, lunch, and snack options. Brandon Knudsen shares his thoughts on leadership styles. Discover how different leadership styles apply to driving the growth of the company. We discuss how he overcame challenges and the things he learned along the way.   Get the show notes for Leadership Styles that Drive Growth with Brandon Knudsen at Ziggi's Coffee Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrandonKnudsen with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrandonKnudsen   #LeadershipStyles #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode911 #coffeeshop #drivethrufranchise Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership mindset is very important for the growth of the company. It involves having certain attitudes, beliefs, and expectations that create the foundation of who you are, how you lead others, and how you interact with and influence your colleagues. Today’s guest is Nathan Miller, Founder & CEO at Rentec Direct. Inc Magazine ranked its company #2887 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Rentec Direct serves as a web-based, full-featured property management software for landlords and property managers. Nathan shares his thoughts on how leadership mindset drives growth. We discuss the importance of employees and creating a family culture. We dived into the some core aspects of leadership mindset to help employees be a stronger leader and drive growth for the company.   Get the show notes for The Leadership Mindset Drives Growth with Nathan Miller at Rentec Direct Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #NathanMiller with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttNathanMiller   #LeadershipMindsetDrivesGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode910 #propertymanagementsoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Every leader knows that culture is essential. Building a culture matters not just to the employees but also impacts the company's financials. The companies on the Inc 5000 typically have put a great deal of attention on building a culture that aligns with the company's mission, vision, and values. Today's guest is Ahad Khan, CEO at Kajabi. Inc Magazine ranked his company #1136 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Kajabi is an all-in-one platform streamlining online business management, providing access to a client's website, products, marketing, community, and more from a single dashboard. Ahad shares his thoughts on building a culture. We discuss how to make work exciting and why that matters to the bottom line. Discover how building a culture leads to a more aligned company.   Get the show notes for Building a Culture that is an Ambitious, Fun, and Exciting with Ahad Khan at Kajabi Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AhadKhan with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAhadKhan   #BuildingACulture #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode909 #allinoneplatform #singledashboard Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Distractions don't just pull us away from our work. They impede us on personal growth. As you grow your company, being relentlessly focused becomes even more critical than when you started. Today's guest is Patrick Ghilani, Chief Executive Officer at MRI Software LLC. Inc Magazine ranked his company #2820 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. MRI Software is a leading real estate software solution provider that transforms communities' lives, works, and plays. Patrick shares his thoughts on being relentlessly focused and why it matters. We talk about what gets in the way of focus. Discover the mindset changes required to being relentlessly focused.   Get the show notes for Growth Comes From Being Relentlessly Focused with Patrick Ghilani at MRI Software Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #PatrickGhilani with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttPatrickGhilani   #BeingRelentlesslyFocused #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode908 #realestate #realestatesoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The future requires you to embrace remote work. Leading remote teams is a new skill set that has emerged over the last few years. Some of the leadership strategies that used to work just don’t anymore. Today’s guest is Alex Faust, COO & Orchestrator at Growth Institute. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3952 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Growth Institute is the premiere online training company for mid-market companies around the world. Alex gives you insights on leading remote teams. We look at things you have to unlearn from old styles of leadership. Discover the skills of leading remote teams in this interview.   Get the show notes for Leading Remote Teams in Today's Workplace with Alex Faust at Growth Institute Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #AlexFaust with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttAlexFaust   #Leadingremoteteams #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode907 #onlinetrainingcompany Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Scaling your business is often the goal. This means growth in revenue, optimizing your systems, and developing authentic leaders. When scaling your business the right way, you get to experience the full potential of your business. Today’s guest is Craig Swanson, Partner at KaisaFit. KaisaFit is partnering with personal trainer, fitness educator, and social media influencer Kaisa Keranen, they are building JUST MOVE, an online fitness platform with hundreds of on-demand, at-home workouts that fit any mood, any activity level, and anybody. Craig discusses scaling your business and the strategies that matter the most. He outlines what gets in the way of growth. Discover the keys to scaling your business.   Get the show notes for Scaling Your Business a Different Take with Craig Swanson Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #CraigSwanson with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttCraigSwanson   #ScalingYourBusiness #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode906 #growthinrevenue #optimizingyoursystems Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Reimagining company culture will allow you to create the company of your dreams. Having a company that people love and know how to do the job passionately requires authentic leadership. Today’s guest is Michel Falcon, Founder, CEO at Brasa Peruvian Kitchen. Brasa Peruvian Kitchen is a fast-casual restaurant serving everyday salads and warm bowls with real Peruvian flavours. Their menu has been designed by Peruvian-born chefs from Toronto and New York. Their menu is "flavour-first" supported by nutrient-dense ingredients and full meals you can eat daily. Michel and I talk about reimagining company culture. He shares how he changed the game in an industry with a high turnover. When reimagining company culture, you have to start with your leadership.   Get the show notes for Reimagining Company Culture with Michel Falcon at Brasa Peruvian Kitchen Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #MichelFalcon with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttMichelFalcon   #ReimaginingCompanyCulture #GeneHammettPodcast #Inc2021 #GHepisode905 #fastcasualrestaurant #Peruvianflavours Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!