Episodes

Send us a text What if burnout isn't the end, but the start of a breakthrough? In this riveting episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward engages with Robert Matzkin, uncovering the transformative power of burnout, finding purpose, and scaling businesses with resilience. From spearheadi…

Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes Tom Freedman, the innovative brain behind Defiant Enterprises, to share his ingenious strategy for sustainable business growth. Known for his defiance against complex sales techniques, Tom unveils …

Send us a text In this week's episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward delves deep into SEO's evolving landscape, featuring an enriching conversation with Bruce Clay, a pioneer who coined the term SEO. The discussion traverses through the evolution of search engine optimization, Bruce Cl…

Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Roberto Martinez, CEO of Braven Agency and California's Google Digital Coach, who brings a wealth of experience in digital marketing and AI. Together, they delve into the transformative power of AI in business…

Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes Christine Campbell Rapin, the dynamic CEO of Clear Acceleration, Inc., to delve into the intricacies of scaling a business without drowning in complexity. Through her proven strategies, Christine has empo…

Send us a text Cogent Analytics leadership reveals how they transform businesses and why traditional consultants are failing their clients. Discover how their profit platform uncovers hidden growth opportunities and how their 4-phase engagement model delivers lasting results. Cogent Analytics is he…

Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages with the leadership team of Cogent Analytics—Rob Braiman, Caleb Connerty, and Sarah Rose Mosh. The conversation ventures beyond traditional consultancy methods, delving into how Cogent Analytics implements…

Send us a text In this compelling episode of "Business Growth Talks," Mark Hayward delves into the power of micro-experiments in business growth. This episode is ideal for business owners who feel stuck in their decision-making processes regarding pricing changes, messaging revamps, or feature enha…

Send us a text In the latest episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward converses with Heidi DeCoux, an entrepreneurial powerhouse and the driving force behind Cash Flowy, a cutting-edge fintech solution for solopreneurs. The episode explores Heidi's vision of a decentralized, AI-powered financ…

Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward delves into the intricate topic of burnout and its relationship with personal and professional brilliance. The conversation kicks off with Mark recounting his experience with a transformative health journey under personal tr…

Send us a text In this captivating episode, Mark Hayward introduces Bradley Jacobs, a former Uber executive turned founder of MyLance – a company dedicated to assisting fractional executives in navigating the consulting world. Bradley shares his journey from scaling Uber's ventures to launching his…

Send us a text In this engaging episode, Mark Hayward delves into the nuances of business growth, drawing parallels between farming and entrepreneurship to underscore the significance of timing in achieving business scalability. He discusses common pitfalls like the "founder's trap" and emphasizes …

Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth One, host Mark Hayward engages in a dynamic and insightful conversation with Damon Lembi, CEO of Learn It. They explore what it takes to create a culture of continuous learning within organizations and the significant role this plays in leadership d…

Send us a text In this enlightening episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages in a riveting conversation with Hunter Jensen, a seasoned tech expert at the forefront of AI innovation. As businesses grapple with the challenges of scaling and efficiency, Jensen shares pivotal insight…

Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward delves into the pivotal skills that distinguish thriving small business owners from those who plateau or burn out. With a focus on personal mastery over merely strategic approaches, Mark unpacks the transformative behavi…

Send us a text In this episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the transformative role of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in scaling and managing a business. Mark kicks off by highlighting the immense potential of AI as a dependable business partner that can work tirelessly to s…

Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Business Growth Talks podcast, Mark Hayward dives into the transformational lessons extracted from Michael E. Gerber’s influential book, "The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It." This discussion is packed w…

Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages with Mandi Ellefson to explore innovative strategies for service-based businesses. Mandi, as the founder of Hands Off CEO, shares her proven methods for business scaling that challenge the traditional hustle-driven m…

Send us a text In this episode, Mark Hayward takes us on a personal journey through his recent vacation in France while shedding light on the essential practice of stepping back from business to rejuvenate one’s mind and soul. From taking a break from client calls and emails to enjoying a fiction b…

Send us a text In this insightful episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward engages with John Noonan, a seasoned sales and marketing expert and president of Growth Plan Partners. They delve into high-impact strategies to accelerate business revenue by implementing effective sales and ma…

Send us a text Welcome to this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks with Mark Hayward, where you'll discover essential strategies to streamline your business and maximize growth. In this episode, Mark Hayward shares his expertise on how to take control of your time, effectively manage your c…

Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward delves into the fundamental difference between motivation and consistency when it comes to business success. With compelling arguments and real-life examples, Mark challenges traditional notions of motivation, underscoring the cr…

Send us a text In this episode of "Business Growth Talks," Mark Hayward offers insightful guidance on transforming sales calls from high-pressure pitches into trust-based dialogues. With a focus on building authentic connections, Hayward introduces a three-part sales framework that shifts the tradi…

Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages in a riveting conversation with Tariq Johnson, an accomplished entrepreneur who has triumphed in the world of franchising. Tariq shares his inspiring journey from a string of unsuccessful startup attempts to becoming…