Episodes
From Technician to Entrepreneur: Mastering the Three Roles in the E-M…
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…
You Can Work Less, Earn More With The Art of Hands Off Leadership wit…
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…
Taking a Break And How A Vacation WILL Revitalizes You
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…
Breaking the Sales Barrier To Achieve 35% Growth with John Noonan
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…
Mastering YOUR Calendar To Transform Your Growth
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…
The Discipline Myth, Why Consistency Beats Motivation Every Time
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…
YOU Can Transform Your Sales Approach With Permission Based Selling
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…
From 9 Failures to Franchise Success with Tariq Johnson's Inspiring E…
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…
Is Paid Ads or Organic the best social media strategy to grow your bu…
Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward tackles a pressing question for many entrepreneurs and business owners: should you rely on organic content or opt for paid ads to grow your business? Mark dissects this topic with precision, focusing heavily on stra…
Leveraging AI Investing for Business Growth with Alexander Harmsen
Send us a text In this enlightening episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Alexander Harmsen, a prominent figure in the tech and finance industries. Known for his role in reinventing wealth management through Portfolio Pilot, Harmsen shares his journey and insights into …
Tracking Success: How 3 Essential KPIs Can Transform Your Business Gr…
Send us a text In this insightful episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the critical but often overlooked tool for small business success: KPIs, or Key Performance Indicators. In this discussion, Mark emphasizes the transformative power of KPIs, illustrating how they pro…
How Curiosity Drives Business Success with Jon Bassford
Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with John Basford to explore the transformative power of curiosity in both business and personal leadership. As an operations expert, John provides in-depth insights into optimizing businesses by identifyi…
Authentic Leadership: Lessons from Growing a Purpose-Driven Business …
Send us a text In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes back Paul Kirch, a seasoned entrepreneur and business strategist, known for founding Boss Academy and innovating the Askology method. This conversation dives deep into Paul's journey, from beginning Boss Academy as …
Unlocking Success with the 80/20 Rule: Transforming Your Business Str…
Send us a text In this episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the powerful concept of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. This principle suggests that a small percentage of actions or inputs often lead to a majority of results or outcomes. Mark emphasizes …
From Corporate to Entrepreneurial Success: Deidre Tshien's Varied Bus…
Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward delves into an engaging conversation with Deidre Tshien, the dynamic CEO of Capsho. As an expert in turning audio and video content into effective marketing assets, Deidre shares her journey from working in hospit…
The Power of Adventure: Building 20 Businesses Across 5 Countries wit…
Send us a text In this captivating episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Cris Zimmerman, a distinguished entrepreneur and investor, to dissect the less visible aspects of entrepreneurship. Known for his adventurous mindset, Zimmerman has built a formidable business empi…
Unlocking Scalability: The Four Pillars to Explosive Business Growth …
Send us a text In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes Brad Eisenberg, a leading expert in business scalability, to dive deep into the intricacies of growing a business. Brad shares his j...
Skateboards, Punk Rock, and Podcasts: A Journey to build a Podcast Li…
Send us a text Get ready to dive deep into the world of live podcasting and digital marketing with Jeff Revilla, founder of PDUDI Live. In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, hosted by Mark Hayward, Jeff delves in...
Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Personal Branding in 2025
Send us a text In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, Mark Hayward dives into the essential framework for building a powerful personal brand in 2025. With the ever-growing digital landscape and competitive marke...
Lessons Learned: Transitioning from a Digital Agency to Fearless Busi…
Send us a text Join host Marc Hayward in an insightful episode of Business Growth Talks with special guest Robin Waite, an illustrious figure in the business coaching sphere known for pioneering the Fearless Business coaching...
Unlocking Truth-Based Selling: Transform Your Conversations and Close…
Welcome to another insightful episode of Business Growth Talks with Mark Hayward. This week, our guest is sales guru Eric Shulman, the brains behind Truth Based Selling—a methodology designed to enhance sales conversations wi...
Media Mogul: Passion and Profit is the key to grow your business with…
In this riveting episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes media mogul and entrepreneur David Wolf to share insights from his multifaceted career in audio production and business development. With a solid f...
How to Scale Faster and Sell Smarter with Strategy Sprints Founder Si…
In this high-impact episode of Business Growth Talks , Mark Hayward sits down with Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints and author of the bestselling book by the same name. With over 21 years of experience and 1,600 co...
Mastering Business Growth: Jodi Hume on Decision-Making, Leadership, …
Welcome to Business Growth Talks, the podcast that explores the real challenges of growing a business and how to overcome them. Hosted by Mark Hayward, this show is designed for entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or u...