Business Growth Talks
Business Growth Talks podcast is created and hosted by Mark Hayward. In this show, we talk about how to grow a business in the Growth Stage. The growth stage is often marked by rapid developments, increased revenue, and an escalating customer base. In each episode, we talk to entrepreneurs and business owners who have grown businesses and we cover topics like scaling processes, market expansion, financial management, human resource and talent development, and customer retention. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips, and techniques on how to grow, run, and build your business, this is the podcast for you!
Recent Episodes
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Aug. 24, 2026
Should AI be making YOUR decisions for you? With Host
In this introspective episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves deep into the role of AI in modern businesses. With no guests to disrupt the flow, Mark directly addresses listeners with a personal and cautionary tale about the perils and promises of AI. He emphasizes the importance of delineating the tasks AI should handle, such as repetitive work, and those that must remain under human control, like decision-making. This episode is a critical listen for business leaders ea...
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Aug. 17, 2026
Furloughed to $500k during Covid and building an automated business with Rachel Minion
This insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, hosted by Mark Hayward, features an engaging conversation with Rachel Minion, an inspiring entrepreneur and cancer survivor. Initially a marketing executive at Ticketmaster, Rachel’s journey into entrepreneurship was catalyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic when she was furloughed. Despite the personal challenge of battling cancer, she founded a successful business and a nonprofit, Beyond Basic Needs, which supports cancer patients with chemo care kits
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Aug. 10, 2026
7 Principles to Achieve Your Goals With Host
In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward dives deep into a transformative seven-principle framework for mastering goals and identity inspired by Dan Martel. With insights drawn from his personal journey of leaving corporate life to building his own business, Mark breaks down principles aimed at elevating standards and achieving fulfillment. This episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs feeling stuck, explaining how setting standards, designing an empowering en
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Aug. 3, 2026
Unmasking Limiting Beliefs: How the Stories You Tell Yourself Sabotage Business Growth with Host
In this thought-provoking episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the narratives we've unknowingly adopted that stagnate business growth. Dispelling the myth that strategy, product, or market conditions are primary growth barriers, Mark reveals how personal stories often limit our business efforts before we even begin. Prepare to unravel these ingrained beliefs, understand their origins, and learn how to rewrite them for success. Throughout this solo episode, Mark ex...
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July 27, 2026
Why Your Business Can't Afford You Not Taking A Holiday With Host
In this episode, Mark Hayward dives deep into a discussion about the importance of taking holidays and how it relates to business ownership. Fresh from a two-week vacation, Mark shares his personal insights on why stepping away from work is crucial not only for personal well-being but also for assessing the sustainability and efficiency of your business. He discusses the importance of having a business that can operate without you, emphasizing the need for robust systems and trustworthy teams.
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July 20, 2026
These 5 Books Will CHANGE Your Life With Host
In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward shifts the spotlight from guest interviews to a solo exploration of five transformative books that every business leader should read. This curated list includes The Psychology of Money, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Legacy, The E-Myth Revisited, and Black Box Thinking. Throughout the episode, Mark provides insightful summaries and distills key lessons from each book, correlating their wisdom with practical business applications and strategic grow
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Aug. 17, 2026
From Furloughed to $500k: How Adversity Sparks Innovation
Welcome back to the blog! As podcasters, we often sit across the microphone from incredible individuals whose stories completely alter how we view the world of business and entrepreneurship. Recently, we had the absolute privilege of interviewing Ra…
Aug. 10, 2026
Why Goals Fail: The Power of Setting Standards Over Targets
Welcome back to the blog companion for Business Growth Talks! If you are anything like most ambitious entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-achievers, you have likely spent a considerable amount of time writing down goals, drafting vision boards,…
Aug. 3, 2026
Overcoming the Fear of Sales: How to Stop Sabotaging Your Revenue
Welcome back to the blog! If you are an entrepreneur, freelancer, or small business owner, I want you to think about the last time you had to pitch your services, share your pricing, or ask someone to buy from you. Did your stomach drop? Did your pa…
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