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Ready to transform your business into a sellable asset and unlock its full potential? 🚀 Join Scott Duke, the founder and lead M&A advisor at OpnRoad, for exclusive insights into how you can turn your privately held company into a profitable, high-value asset! With years of experience founding 11 companies and advising entrepreneurs, Scott reveals the secrets to selling your business for top dollar.
In this episode, Scott dives deep into the key mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling, like focusing too much on revenue and neglecting share value. He explains why reducing owner dependence is crucial and shares powerful strategies to make your business more attractive to buyers. Want to boost your profit margins, enhance efficiency, and increase scalability? Scott’s got you covered!
Don’t miss out on these game-changing tips that could help you sell your business for more than you ever imagined. Tune in to An Entrepreneur's Guide: Transforming Businesses into Sellable Assets and start making your business work for you today! 🎯
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Ep#465 Jessica Price: Learn How Jessica Price Is Turning Struggles into Triumphs in the Massage Industry!
Season 1 · Episode 465
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • Duration 30:24
Full episode details here: https://links.growthandscaling.com/465
Welcome back to The Growth and Scaling Podcast!
Join us as we explore the journey of Jessica Price, CEO and founder of AustinDEEP and The DEEPACADEMY School of Massage in Austin, Texas! Jessica is transforming the massage industry with a focus on consistency and quality, offering a unique therapeutic experience across her three locations, with plans for two more.
Discover how she’s making massage education more accessible through online training and balancing her role as a business leader and a devoted mom.
Tune in to "Jessica Price's Guide: Turning Struggles into Triumph in the Massage Industry!" Join Jessica as she shares her journey, insights on building a successful business, and her passion for wellness. This episode offers valuable wisdom for anyone interested in massage therapy, entrepreneurship, or family life!
Readiness, identify potential blockers, and see where you are in your launch transition.
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Ways to connect with Jessica Price:
🔗 Website: https://austindeep.com/deep-academy/
🔗 Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/austindeep
🔗 Company Instagram: https://instagram.com/austindeep
🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapriceatx/
Ep#464 Mark Mears: Mastering Leadership, Fueling Growth, and Creating a Legacy
Join us as Mark Mears, Chief Growth Officer at LEAF Growth Ventures in Kansas City, shares valuable insights from his extensive marketing experience with brands like Pizza Hut and McDonald's. As the author of The Purposeful Growth Revolution, Mark advocates for intentional kindness and impactful leadership over profit.
Mark emphasizes leadership, engagement, accountability, and fulfillment for personal and professional growth, drawing wisdom from mentors like David Novak and David Overton. Through faith and purposeful action, he’s overcome challenges and inspired others to stay committed to their goals.
Don’t miss this chance to learn from Mark Mears on mastering leadership, fueling growth, and creating a lasting legacy. Join us now!
Readiness, identify potential blockers, and see where you are in your launch transition.
🔊Supercharge your outreach with the advanced tools from http://outreach.withmoku.com. Seamlessly enhance your communication strategy and achieve your business goals!
Ways to connect with Mark Mears:
🔗 Email: mark@markamears.com
🔗 Website: https://www.markamears.com/
🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markamears/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leaf-growth-ventures-llc/
What’s in this episode:00:56 Who is our guest for today, and what does he do
Ep#463 Steven Montgomery: How Steven Montgomery Went From Broke to Building a Thriving Franchise Empire
Season 1 · Episode 463
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 • Duration 32:16
Full episode details here: https://links.growthandscaling.com/463
Welcome back to The Growth and Scaling Podcast!
Get inspired by Steven Montgomery, founder and CEO of ResiBrands, as he shares his journey from being broke to building a thriving franchise empire in the home service industry. Starting at 21, he built one of Texas’s largest businesses, doubling revenue from 2019 to 2021. Pivoting to franchising during the pandemic, he now leads 200 franchisees across 600 locations.
But the road to success wasn’t without its challenges. Steven candidly shares his struggles shifting from a hands-on technician to an inspirational leader. He dives into the everyday hurdles new franchise owners face, from managing projects to mastering sales, all while stressing the vital role of community, support, and mental resilience in overcoming adversity.
Ready to unlock your entrepreneurial potential? Join us for invaluable insights that could change your life! Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and become part of our growing community—your journey to thriving in blue-collar trades starts now!
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Readiness, identify potential blockers, and see where you are in your launch transition.
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Ways to connect with Steven Montgomery:
🔗 Website:
Ep#462 Matt McLean: From Groves to Glory: How Uncle Matt's Organic Became America's Top Orange Juice Brand
Join us for an inspiring episode as Matt McLean, CEO and founder of Uncle Matt's Organic, shares his journey in building America’s leading organic orange juice brand, now found in over 15,000 stores.
As a fourth-generation Florida citrus grower, Matt highlights his 25 years in business, the brand's expansion into lemonades and tea, and how he successfully competed against giants like Tropicana using word-of-mouth and social media. He also opens up about his challenges, including citrus greening disease and the pressure of short shelf life.
Don’t miss this insightful episode! Tune in to "From Groves to Glory: How Uncle Matt's Organic Don't miss this exciting story of resilience and innovation! Tune in to "From Groves to Glory: How Uncle Matt's Organic Became America's Top Orange Juice Brand" and discover the secrets behind Uncle Matt's success!
🔊Is your company ready to scale up? 🚀 Take our FREE assessment to find out! Discover your Growth
Readiness, identify potential blockers, and see where you are in your launch transition.
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Join Neil Twa, CEO of Voltage Holdings, LLC, as he reveals his 17 years of e-commerce success in physical products and branding! Discover how he used Amazon FBA, TikTok, and Shopify to drive growth and achieved seven figures in revenues by 2014-2015 with multiple businesses.
Learn his killer strategies, including a launch plan that generated $5,000 daily from a bed sheet line in just eight days, and how he tackled product development setbacks and financial challenges in the oil and gas sector.
Want more insights? Check out E-Commerce Secrets: How a Father of Four Built a Multi-Million Dollar Empire! Remember to like, share, and subscribe!
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🔊Supercharge your outreach with the advanced tools from http://outreach.withmoku.com. Seamlessly enhance your communication strategy and achieve your business goals!
Ways to connect with Neil Twa:
🔗 Website: https://www.voltagedm.com/
🔗 Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/voltagefba/
Join Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist, as he shares his inspiring journey from helping his uncle's struggling floral shop to leading the largest florist in Los Angeles, projected to hit $10 million in revenue this year!
Discover how French Florist's innovative online fulfillment model processes 150-200 daily orders and supports local florists through a unique franchise system and extensive training via French Florist University. Michael also dives into the challenges of the highly fragmented $19 billion floral industry, where no single brand dominates.
Tune in to see how he's modernizing the floral business while supporting traditional mom-and-pop shops. Think florals are simple? Discover the secrets to cracking the $19 billion industry code!
Feeling overwhelmed by rapid growth and constant bottlenecks? In this episode, Joshua Monge, Managing Owner and Executive Consultant, explains how a fractional COO can streamline operations, align teams, and eliminate inefficiencies to fuel sustainable growth.
Joshua discusses the challenges businesses face while scaling—like poor organization, long hours, and delegation struggles—and shares how documented processes and structured workflows can reduce micromanagement and boost accountability. Using tools like ClickUp and Lucidchart, he helps businesses implement systems for lasting success.
Ready to transform your business? Tune in to discover how a fractional COO can turn chaos into clarity, making your business more efficient and ready for growth. Don’t miss it!
Ways to connect with Joshua Monge:
🔗 Website: https://thinkadaptbuild.com/
🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjdmonge/
🔗 Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkadaptbuild/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-adapt-build-llc/
🔗 Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Think+Adapt+Build+LLC/@36.1533207,-95.9900394,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87b6eb6c95b2cef3:0xd72fffe8500874c4!8m2!3d36.1533207!4d-95.9900394!16s%2Fg%2F11kr6__x2v?entry=ttu
👉 I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Joshua Monge and .
Ep#458 Kevin Lavelle: Behind the Scenes: Building a Brand That Helps Families Rest Easy
What if you could reclaim a billion hours of sleep? Kevin Lavelle, a father, husband, and two-time founder, made that possible with Harbor’s world-leading baby monitor and Remote Night Nanny service. He also revolutionized menswear with Mizzen+Main, the first performance fabric dress shirt, which generated nine-figure revenue.
In this episode, Kevin shares how he transformed baby monitors with smart features like cloud integration and affordable sleep support. He also reveals lessons from growing Mizzen+Main, including building athlete partnerships, leveraging podcast sponsorships, and the power of customer feedback.
Kevin opens up about early challenges at Mizzen+Main, including uncertain sales and breaking into wholesale markets. By focusing on value and listening to customers, Kevin turned rejection into success. Tune in to Behind the Scenes: Building a Brand That Helps Families Rest Easy for more!
Ever wonder how a small company can disrupt a multi-billion-dollar industry? Lewis Cook, CEO of Catapult Print, reveals how he took his company from a design agency to a $65M leader in the food label industry. Specializing in labels for highly perishable goods like pasta sauces and fresh produce, Catapult Print offers record-fast turnarounds—sometimes as quick as five days—with a focus on quality and customer service.
In this episode, Lewis shares the secret sauce behind Catapult's rise: speed, innovation, and a laser focus on the food and beverage market. He explains how they broke through industry skepticism, revolutionized label production, and scaled to become a go-to provider for some of the biggest names in grocery stores.
Tune in to hear how Catapult Print is shaking up the label game and why their growth story is just getting started. Don't miss out on this inside look at one of the most innovative companies in the food production world!
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home
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01:09 Where did he grow up and study
01:36 How did he get career opportunities
06:00 Why is legacy important to him
06:36 What inspired him to write the book
07:37 Who are some mentors that shaped him
07:57 How does he define leadership vs. management
09:45 What’s his goal for relational leadership
12:57 captainscouncil.com
14:34 How do founders grow without guidelines
15:34 What inspired him to write the book on purposeful growth
21:24 How did he see meaning in the fig tree moment
21:47 What role did faith play in overcoming setbacks
22:47 How did helping his church grow impact him personally
23:47 What does FUD stand for, and how does it affect growth
25:34 How can faith, hope, and belief overcome fear, uncertainty, and doubt
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👉 I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Mark Mears and ⭐️Todd Westra 📈
👉 If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you!
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home
✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉 https://outreach.withmoku.com/
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home
✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉 https://outreach.withmoku.com/
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home
✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉 https://outreach.withmoku.com/
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/voltage-holdings-llc/
What’s in this episode:
00:58 Who is today’s guest, and what does he do?
00:58 How does he balance family and e-commerce?
01:24 What niche does he focus on and how does he expand brands across channels?
01:43 Why does he start with Amazon FBA?
02:44 How has he built and scaled businesses since 2012?
03:34 What challenges does he face with product success?
04:20 How does he innovate without inventing?
05:26 What products does he avoid, and why?
07:37 What’s an example of a successful product?
08:34 What other products does he sell and scale?
09:54 What makes his differentiation strategy unique?
11:12 Why do some founders struggle to innovate?
11:54 How does he handle excuses blocking execution?
13:12 How does he scale a product to profit?
14:12 What process does he follow for successful product launches?
15:22 Does he work on client brands or his own?
15:58 How does he manage operations without a large team?
18:36 What opportunities does he offer aspiring operators?
19:56 What happened when he tried managing logistics in-house?
20:04 How has Amazon's logistics system changed his approach?
21:01 How does he balance finding products, manufacturers, and distribution?
21:17 What is his strategy for working with international manufacturers?
21:53 Why is he prioritizing onshore manufacturing?
22:05 What motivates him to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.?
22:19 What mistakes has he made with people, processes, and tools?
22:57 How did he handle setbacks with analytics and tool development?
24:23 Why does he protect intellectual property and lead data?
24:34 What results has he achieved with his unique process?
25:08 What is his exit strategy for scaling businesses?
25:35 How did market conditions impact his acquisition plans?
28:31 How does he support the full business lifecycle with partners?
28:46 What role does his partner play in their ventures?
👉 If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you!
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home
✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉 https://outreach.withmoku.com/
✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉https://outreach.withmoku.com/
✅ 2. Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. 👉https://content.toddwestra.com/
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉https://captainscouncil.com/home ✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉https://outreach.withmoku.com/
✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉https://outreach.withmoku.com/
✅ 2. Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. 👉https://content.toddwestra.com/
✅ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉https://captainscouncil.com/home ✅ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉https://outreach.withmoku.com/
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