Grow With Purpose

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Grow with Purpose is a podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to build more than just a profitable company — they want to build a business that matters. Rooted in the principles of Joey Brannon’s book, "Grow with Purpose," this show explores what it means to grow on purpose and with purpose. Each episode features real conversations with business owners, industry experts, and mission-minded leaders who are integrating faith, values, and strategy into every layer of their business. Topics range from culture and team health to financials, operations, leadership, hiring and firing, and more — all viewed through the lens of lasting impact and spiritual alignment. Whether you're navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, scaling your team, or making tough decisions that test your values, this podcast will challenge and equip you to lead with clarity, conviction, and purpose — in both business and life.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    What Happens When Business Partners Want Out at Different Times?

    You can exit your business one day — but will it be planned or forced? Joey and Cameron unpack why exit conversations can't wait, and what most partners discover too late about what their business is actually worth. Listen now so you can protect your largest personal asset before urgency — and emotion — take over. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:• Why every exit is either planned or forced — and what that means for your partnership• How decisions you're making today are quietly narrowing your exit options• Why what your business is worth depends entirely on who's buyingconversation DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP GUIDE:  182 — What Happens When Business Partners Want Out at Different Times? Resources mentioned:• Episode 179 | Operating Agreements & Partnership Structure (ep. 1 of 4) • Episode 180 | The Owner Hat vs. TheEmployee Hat (ep. 2 of 4) • Episode 181 | Vision Alignment & Partnership Fit (ep. 3 of 4) HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: Take our 30 second SurveyHave a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com CONNECT WITH AXIOM• Website• LinkedIn• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC: Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    34 min

  2. 27 MAR

    Vision Alignment & Partnership Fit

    In Part 3 of the Partnership Series, Joey Brannon and Cameron Earhart shift from structure to vision—exploring how assumptions, expectations, and misalignment create friction over time. They unpack how partners can stay aligned as businesses grow, roles evolve, and priorities change. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:•Why shared vision matters as businesses grow and evolve• How assumptions and expectations create hidden tension• Why vision alignment must be an ongoing conversation DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP GUIDE: Episode 181 — Vision Alignment & Partnership Fit (ep. 3 of 4) HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: Take our 30 second SurveyHave a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com CONNECT WITH AXIOM• Website• LinkedIn• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC:Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    34 min

  3. 18 MAR

    The Employee Hat vs. Owner Hat

    What happens when partners blur ownership and operational roles? In Part 2 of our Partnership Series, Joey Brannon and Cameron Earhart explain how unclear roles create friction and why separating the employee and owner hats matter. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:• Partnerships need structure before conflict• Define decision rights, ownership, and compensation• Capital planning and buy-sell agreements protect partnerships DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP GUIDE: Episode 180: The Owner Hat vs. The Employee Hat HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: Take our 30 second SurveyHave a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com CONNECT WITH AXIOM• Website• LinkedIn• Instagram• Facebook• YouTube ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC:Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    42 min

  4. 11 MAR

    Operating Agreements & Partnership Structure

    In this episode, Joey Brannon and Cameron Earhart explain why every partnership needs a clear operating agreement before pressure exposes structural gaps. They discuss decision authority, ownership vs. compensation, capital contributions, and buy-sell planning. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:• partnerships need a clear operating agreement before conflict• How to define decision authority, ownership, and compensation• Why capital planning and buy-sell agreements protect partnerships DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP GUIDE:･Episode 179: Operating Agreements & Partnership Structure  HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: Take our 30 second Survey📞 Have a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com CONNECT WITH AXIOM･ Website･ LinkedIn･ Instagram･ Facebook･ YouTube ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC:Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    51 min

  5. 5 MAR

    Demystifying ESOPs with Jason Miller

    What if you could create a buyer for your company without selling to private equity or a strategic acquirer? In this episode of Grow With Purpose, Joey Brannon sits down with Jason Miller of Berman Hopkins to demystify Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) so you can understand how employee ownership works as a real exit option before ruling it out. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:･What it means to “create a market” for the shares of your privately held company･How fair market value standards shape ESOP negotiations･Why leadership communication determines whether employee ownership succeeds LEADERSHIP GUIDE:･178 - Demystifying ESOPs RESOURCES & LINKS:･ Journey to an ESOP Podcast･ Berman Hopkins･ Jason Miller LinkedIn CONNECT WITH AXIOM STRATEGIC:･Website･LinkedIn･Instagram･Facebook･YouTube HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: 📞 Have a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC:Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    52 min

  6. 25 FEB

    Business Sale Due Diligence: Why Deals Fall Apart (Exit Series · Part 3 of 3)

    This is Part 3 of our 3-part Exit Series. In Episode 175, we discussed clarifying your motivation before going to market. In Episode 176, we explored financial readiness, valuation, and Quality of Earnings (QoE). In this episode, Joey Brannon and Cameron Earhart explain what happens after signing a Letter of Intent (LOI), when buyers begin due diligence and evaluate risk across financials, contracts, employees, operations, and legal exposure—and why preparation protects valuation and leverage once scrutiny begins. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:• What buyers evaluate during due diligence• Why retrading happens• How owner dependence affects valuation• Why seller hesitation causes deals to fail LEADERSHIP GUIDE:･Episode 177 — Leadership GuideA guide to navigating due diligence and protecting valuation after an LOI RELATED EPISODES & LINKS:･Episode 175 — Why Most Business Exits Fail Before They Start (Exit Series · Part 1 of 3)･Episode 176 —Financial Readiness, Valuation & Buyer Trust (Exit Series · Part 2 of 3)･Purpose Driven Growth — Axis Outsourced Accounting CONNECT WITH AXIOM:･ Website･ LinkedIn･ Instagram･ Facebook･ YouTube HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW:📞 Have a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC:Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    39 min

  7. 19 FEB

    Before You Talk to Buyers: Financial Readiness, Valuation & Buyer Trust (Exit Series · Part 2 of 3)

    What actually changes a business from a 7x multiple to 5x during diligence? In this episode of Grow With Purpose, Joey Brannon and Cameron Earhart explain why clean financials alone aren’t enough—and how understanding buyer risk can protect valuation long before you go to market. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:･ The difference between clean financials and buyer-ready financials･Why a Quality of Earnings (QoE) review before going to market protects leverage･How perceived risk—not negotiation—drives valuation multiples LEADERSHIP GUIDE:･ EPISODE 176 LEADERSHIP GUIDE LINKS MENTIONED:･Axis Outsourced Accounting  HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: 📞 Have a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com CONNECT WITH AXIOM･ Website･ LinkedIn･ Instagram･ Facebook･ YouTube ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGICAxiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    36 min

  8. 12 FEB

    Before You Talk to Buyers: Why Most Business Exits Fail Before They Start (Exit Series · Part 1 of 3)

    Most business exits fail before due diligence ever begins. In this episode of Grow With Purpose, Joey Brannon sits down with Senior Business Advisor Cameron Earhart to discuss why clarity—not urgency—determines whether an exit actually works. Before owners ever talk to buyers or private equity, they must understand their motivations, risks inside the business, and how buyer expectations shape valuation. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:･ Why most business exits fail before owners ever go to market･ How owner dependency and unresolved risk impact valuation･ Why exit planning strengthens the business—even if you never sell LEADERSHIP GUIDE:• Episode 175 — Before You Talk to Buyers (Exit Series · Part 1 of 3) RESOURCES & LINKS:･ John Warrillow - Built to Sell･ Michael E. Gerber - The E-Myth Revisited･ Axis Outsourced Accounting HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: 📞 Have a question for the show? Email us at contact@axiomstrategic.com CONNECT WITH AXIOM:･ Website･ LinkedIn･ Instagram･ Facebook･ YouTube ABOUT AXIOM STRATEGIC:Axiom Strategic helps business owners and leaders build mission-driven businesses by aligning culture, leadership, operations, sales, and financials.

    40 min
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Grow with Purpose is a podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to build more than just a profitable company — they want to build a business that matters. Rooted in the principles of Joey Brannon’s book, "Grow with Purpose," this show explores what it means to grow on purpose and with purpose. Each episode features real conversations with business owners, industry experts, and mission-minded leaders who are integrating faith, values, and strategy into every layer of their business. Topics range from culture and team health to financials, operations, leadership, hiring and firing, and more — all viewed through the lens of lasting impact and spiritual alignment. Whether you're navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, scaling your team, or making tough decisions that test your values, this podcast will challenge and equip you to lead with clarity, conviction, and purpose — in both business and life.

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  • Creator
    Axiom Strategic
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    181
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Grow With Purpose