The Growth Workshop Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Chris Regester, CCO of PlanHat, shares his story of an early-stage startup transforming into a successful global SaaS business. He shares the importance of identifying and nurturing talent, and the power of a client-centric approach in building and scaling a software company. Chris discusses PlanHat's unique focus on post-sale customer management and how bootstrapping shaped their business culture. The conversation offers practical advice on creating value, maintaining profitability, and the critical role of customer objectives in driving business growth.

We look back at our guest, Mike Hohnen, with his extensive experience in management roles and how to manage emotional engagement for effective leadership. He shares tips to foster true employee engagement and insights into creating a more balanced and engaging work environment that values both productivity and strong relationships.

Will Fraser is an ex-Saracens and England Rugby player, who has bought his lesson’s learned on team dynamics into his business, 100 & First. We explore the importance of fostering strong relationships and understanding within teams to maximise discretionary effort, as well as strategies for unifying disparate departments, such as marketing and sales. We also share insight on the significance of self-reflection, continuous learning, and tangible actions in addressing business challenges and driving growth.

We talk with Dan Moore, author of Control, Influence, and Accept (For Now). Dan shares how the power of constructive self-talk with practical strategies can ensure personal and team growth. This will allow you to stay focused and productive, and avoid getting bogged down by things you cannot change.

We talk with Dan Moore, author of Control, Influence, and Accept (For Now). Dan shares how the power of constructive self-talk with practical strategies can ensure personal and team growth. This will allow you to stay focused and productive, and avoid getting bogged down by things you cannot change.

We discuss the pivotal role of Middle Management, how it reflects on your career goals, the challenges of onboarding and recruiting the role, how to measure performance, and who is responsible. Ideal for business leaders, executives, and aspiring middle managers to gain actionable strategies for effective leadership and organisational growth.

We discuss the pivotal role of Middle Management, how it reflects on your career goals, the challenges of onboarding and recruiting the role, how to measure performance, and who is responsible. Ideal for business leaders, executives, and aspiring middle managers to gain actionable strategies for effective leadership and organisational growth.

Welcome ambitious leaders and sales enthusiasts from across the world to the Growth Workshop Podcast. I'm your host Matt Best and I'm joined by my cohost, Jonny Adams. We discuss what growth truly means in today's dynamic business landscape. Join us as we dive into the realms of leadership, sales, account development, and customer success.

We'll be bringing you conversations with experts and leaders from various different industries. Whether you're an executive or a line manager, this podcast is your go-to reference point for building a robust growth engine for your business. You can find us wherever you usually listen to podcasts, or on our website, SBRConsulting.com. Subscribe now to the Growth Workshop Podcast.

We explore the balance between a manager’s tasks vs their relationships. We discuss the bias towards productivity that often overshadows the need for genuine interpersonal connections. Our guest Mike Hohnen, with extensive experience in management roles highlights how to manage emotional engagement for effective leadership, and tips to foster true employee engagement. Listeners will gain insights into creating a more balanced and engaging work environment that values both productivity and strong relationships.

We recap strategies from Lesley Ronaldson (VP of Sales EMEA at Gong) on the importance of a customer-centric approach to digital transformation for your business, including her experiences and practical tips that you can use to understand customer needs for business success in the digital age.