Growth Think Tank

The beliefs and thoughts that you have determined your mindset. The mindset for fast growth leaders is different from companies that tend to grow more slowly. Today’s guest is Benjamin Tietje, Co-Founder & CEO at Earthley Wellness. Inc Magazine ranked his company #599 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Earthley Wellness is a manufacturer of natural health and wellness products, sold directly to consumers. Benjamin shares his mindset for fast growth strategies. We look beyond the traditional tactics that most people think drive growth. Discover the mindset for fast growth by listening to this podcast interview. Get the show notes for Developing a Mindset for Fast Growth with Benjamin Tietje at Earthley Wellness Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BenjaminTietje with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBenjaminTietje #MindsetForFastGrowth #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode845 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #WellnessProducts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Mission-driven companies know the power of purpose. The strategies of realizing the company's purpose will help you create the kind of team that you always wanted. Today’s guest is John Berkowitz, Founder and CEO at OJO Labs. Inc Magazine ranked his company #49 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. OJO Labs provides the only solution homebuyers, sellers, and owners need to navigate the complex real estate landscape. John and I talk about realizing the company's purpose. We share with you strategies to unite and align your people. Get the show notes for Realizing the Company's Purpose with John Berkowitz at OJO Labs Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnBerkowitz with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnBerkowitz #RealizingTheCompanysPurpose #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode844 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #RealEstate Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

The entrepreneurial spirit is one reason why founders are driven to innovate. It can also be harnessed to grow your company. The entrepreneurial spirit throughout your people will help you overcome the challenges you face. Today’s guest is Brian Elrod, Co-Founder and CEO at Text Request. Inc Magazine ranked his company # 335 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Text Request helps businesses increase profits through powerful text messaging software. Brian talks about the entrepreneurial spirit and why it is vital to company growth. The entrepreneurial spirit is a force that unites the culture together. Get the show notes for Promoting the Entrepreneur Spirit within the Company with Brian Elrod at Text Request Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #BrianElrod with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttBrianElrod #TheEntrepreneurialSpirit #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode843 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #TextMessagingSoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leadership is not just about getting the job done. It is about developing others. Another way to say that is helping others be successful. Today’s guest is Sean Mooney, Founder & CEO at BluWave. Inc Magazine ranked his company #127 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. BluWave is a business intelligence network powered by technology, data, and human ingenuity. Sean talks about a fundamental principle that drives him as a leader — helping others be successful. We discuss the importance of serving others. Get the show notes for Helping Others Be Successful with Sean Mooney at BluWave Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #SeanMooney with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttSeanMooney #HelpingOthersBeSuccessful #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode842 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #BusinessIntelligenceNetwork Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your company idea is essential, and timing certainly matters. However, people make the company in the long term. Leaders seek to align people to the goals. Culture shapes how you communicate and engage. If you want to grow beyond where you are now, you have to know people make the company. Today’s guest is Ganesh Shankar, CEO and Co-Founder at RFPIO. Inc Magazine ranked his company # 281 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. RFPIO is the market leader in response management software. Ganesh shares with us why people make the company. He gives you his perspective on company growth. Get the show notes for People Make the Company with Ganesh Shankar at RFPIO Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #GaneshShankar with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttGaneshShankar #PeopleMakeTheCompany #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode841 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #ResponseManagementSoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Company core values are a big topic in today’s business world. Many leaders know that they need to refresh their values. Creating your company values the right way will give you a boost in company culture. Today’s guest is Johnny Hanna, co-founder and CEO at Homie. Inc Magazine ranked his company #305 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Homie is a tech-first brokerage building software to streamline home buying and selling with a mission is to eliminate unnecessary fees and commissions. Johnny gives you strategies for creating your company values. We look at values in a more profound way to live your values daily. Get the show notes for Creating Your Company Values with Johnny Hanna at Homie Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnnyHanna with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnnyHanna #CreatingYourCompanyValues #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode840 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #BrokerageBuildingSoftware Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

All leaders want more teamwork across the company. Fast growth companies know the principles of optimizing teamwork. Learn how you can develop the skills necessary to engage high-performance teams. Today’s guest is Joshua Bieler, President at Vector Force Development, LLC. Inc Magazine ranked his company #151 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Vector Force Development is a construction source for underground construction support services to include sewer camera inspection, traffic control, hydro vacuum services, and workforce solutions. Joshua shares how optimizing teamwork leads to happier employees and more robust company performance. He talks about what gets in the way of collaboration. Discover how you can lead powerfully and the power of optimizing teamwork. Get the show notes for Optimize Teamwork Across the Company with Joshua Bieler at Vector Force Development Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JoshuaBieler with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJoshuaBieler #Optimize Teamwork #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode839 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #ConstructionSource Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Given the shifts in the last two years to working from home, we have to look at the future of remote working. Many employees are now in a place where they desire more flexibility which requires CEOs to find new ways to give it to them. Leaders must have an intentional plan that addresses the future of remote working to attract top talent. Today’s guest is Liam Martin, Co-founder at Time Doctor. Inc Magazine ranked his company #3303 on the 2020 Inc 5000 list. Time Doctor is a SaaS employee monitoring tool launched by the owners of Staff.com. It includes keystroke logging, screenshot and internet usage tracking features. Liam and I discuss the future of remote working by looking at the changing factors in today’s economy. He has tons of data and experience with remote workers to give you. Understanding the future of remote working will give you the edge in creating the right culture for your team. Get the show notes for The Future of Remote Working with Liam Martin at Time Doctor Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #LiamMartin with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttLiamMartin #FutureofRemoteWorking #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode838 #GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #SaaSEmployeeMonitoringTool Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Leaders have many areas of focus. Making your team your biggest asset comes when you develop them and keep them aligned to the company mission. Discover how making your team a powerful machine for growth allows the company to overcome its challenges. Today’s guest is Jacob Deegan, President at Simplify Home Loans. Inc Magazine ranked his company #192 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Simplify Home Loans LLC is made up of a team of professionals who are dedicated to one vision: making the home loan process easy and convenient for everyone who is taking such an essential step in their lives. Jacob shares how making your team your greatest asset is a long-term strategy that pays off. He gives you strategies in making your team create high-performance results. Discover how making your team the companies biggest tool for growth. Get the show notes for Making Your Team Your Greatest Assets with Jake Deegan at Simplify Home Loans Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JakeDeegan with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJakeDeegan #MakingYourTeam #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode837#GTTepisodes #Inc2021 Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Your culture can take many shapes that define who you are. When companies share openly and actively engage in conversations aimed at growth, you have collaborative cultures at work. Today’s guest is Johnathan Ruggiero, Founder & CEO at Manly Bands Inc Magazine ranked his company #388 on the 2021 Inc 5000 list. Manly Bands offers hundreds of unique and affordable wedding bands for men. Johnathan shares his views on creating collaborative cultures. We talk about the power of sharing data and being cooperative. Their company has grown extremely fast, and one factor to that growth is their collaborative culture. Get the show notes for Collaborative Cultures Drive Growth with Johnathan Ruggiero at Manly Bands Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnathanRuggiero with your host @GeneHammett https://bit.ly/gttJohnathanRuggiero #CollaborativeCultures #GeneHammettPodcast #GHepisode836#GTTepisodes #Inc2021 #WeddingBandsForMen Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!