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GrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 12 - Carl J Cox, 40 StrategyIn this episode of the GrowthLogic, Carl J. Cox, CEO of Forty Strategy joined the show to discuss how business owners can unlock growth, increase valuation, and ultimately create exit-ready companies. We explored Carl’s journey as a six-time entrepreneur, his approach to helping companies scale from startup to $50M+, and the frameworks he uses to drive execution, reduce risk, and improve EBITDA. Carl also shared how authenticity became a turning point in his growth strategy, why traditional lead generation alone won’t scale, and how leveraging workshops, community, and AI as an operating system are key to building a mo...
2026-03-2025 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 11 - Lindsay Guzowski, The CrucibleIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I sat down with Lindsay Guzowski, founder and CEO of The Crucible, to discuss how data-driven behavioral assessments can transform leadership teams in private equity and venture-backed companies. We explored how her team built a scientifically validated assessment platform to evaluate both individual leaders and executive teams—helping investors and portfolio companies identify the traits, dynamics, and tensions that ultimately drive growth, performance, and successful exits.
2026-03-1323 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 10 - Joe McNamara, Iron Leader TeamIn this episode of GrowthLogic, Joe McNamara, founder and CEO of Iron Leader Team and a former U.S. Marine Corps commander, talks about what it really takes to build high-performing leaders and teams. We explored how principles forged in the military—like humility, character, and intentional leadership—translate into sports, business, and scaling organizations, along with Joe’s approach to developing leaders who act, not just hold titles.
2026-03-0518 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 9 - Cristy O'Connor and Aggie Chydzinski, Athena Advisory CollectiveIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I sat down with Cristy O’Connor and Aggie Chydzinski, co-founders of Athena Advisory Collective, to talk about their first year building a non-equity, private-equity-style advisory firm for women business owners. We covered how they help founders scale, prepare for exits, and increase enterprise value by acting as true business partners—not just coaches or consultants—along with the challenges of growth, talent, and building lasting client relationships.
2026-02-1018 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 8 - Josh Tapp, PantheonIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I welcome Josh Tapp to the podcast. Josh is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Pantheon. We unpack how he’s built powerful referral ecosystems that have driven billions in deal flow and revenue. We explore why true B2B value comes down to helping companies raise, scale, or sell, how to engineer repeatable referrals at scale, and what it really takes to turn relationships into meaningful, revenue-generating partnerships.
2026-02-1024 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 7 - Ashley Preston, Athletech LabsIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I am joined by Ashley Preston, founder and CEO of Athletech Labs. We explore her journey from fractional COO to building a marketplace that helps professional athletes transition into meaningful post-sports careers. We discussed scaling a two-sided marketplace, balancing supply and demand as a solo founder, leveraging AI to translate athletic performance into business-ready talent, and what it takes to build trust, traction, and revenue in an underserved market.
2026-02-0217 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 6 - Ben Shapiro, I Hear EverythingIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I chat with Ben Shapiro, founder of I Hear Everything. He reflects on a decade of building and evolving a bootstrapped media business through multiple business models. We talked about founder survival, business development realities, scaling content operations with AI, and how Ben is now leveraging podcast infrastructure and automation to help creators and producers grow more efficiently.
2026-02-0218 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episoide 5 - Audrey Kerchner, InkymaIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I spoke with Audrey Kerchner, CEO and Chief AI Strategist at Inkyma, about her 15-year journey from marketing leadership to going all-in on AI consulting. We covered how mid-sized businesses can adopt AI as a true productivity partner, why Inkyma is shifting to a 100% AI-focused model in 2026, and what leaders and employees need to do now to stay relevant in an AI-driven future.
2026-01-2818 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 4 - Tim Bradley, Pennant VideoIn this episode of GrowthLogic, I chat with Tim Bradley, founder of Pennant Video, and we discuss about how brands can use video to build trust and drive decisions in the often-overlooked mid-funnel. We discussed Pennant’s Video Marketing Trifecta, the realities of scaling a creative agency, and how thoughtful storytelling helps innovative companies in security, sustainability, and tech stand out in crowded markets.
2026-01-2619 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 3 - Sarah Broderick, The FeatIn episode 3, I chat with Sarah Broderick, founder and CEO of The Feat. We explore how the future of work is being reshaped by the rise of fractional executives, the gig economy, and AI. In addition, we discuss why traditional corporate structures are breaking down, how organizations can rethink talent, productivity, and organizational design, and what it really takes to build more flexible, data-driven teams for the decade ahead.
2026-01-1927 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 2 - Duane Ciacco, Atomic IdeaDuane Ciacco joins the show to speak with host, Dave Trueira. Duane has spent his career in marketing and advertising, both on the client and agency side. He is the Strategy Director and co-founder of Atomic Idea, a strategic brand and marketing agency. He enjoys being on the frontlines of a pitch, leading brand workshops, driving narrative development and shaping ideas with the team at Atomic Idea. His ability to forge strong client relationships, truly becoming a partner is what has fueled his career.
2026-01-0727 minGrowthLogic PodcastGrowthLogic Episode 1 - Rayandra Slonina, Synexe ConsultingIn this inaugural episode of the GrowthLogic podcast, I’m joined by Rayandra Slonina, founder of SynexeConsulting.Rayandra works with organizations to improve how leaders show up in the moments that matter most in everyday interactions, like feedback alignment, conflict, and coaching. Her work helps leaders handle pressure better, communicate more clearly, and lead teams through change without creating friction or burnout.In this conversation, Rayandra explains why leadership often breaks down in real work environments and how small practical shifts in leader behavior can lead to better engagement, stronger trust, healthier conflict res...
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