Business Growth Podcast

Madison Paige
  • 4.8 (62)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

If you are building a brand with the potential to lead a category, this is your new favorite place. The Business Growth Podcast is where consumer brands scale toward household name status with growth frameworks, expert insight, and powerful founder stories. Hosted by Madison Paige, TEDx speaker and strategic advisor to 500+ product based companies across industries. Conversational, actionable, and rooted in experience. Together we turn your potential into strategy, clarity, and scale.

  1. 2d ago

    471: Nervous System Regulation As a Business Owner with Randi Halaway

    One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that success has to come at the expense of your peace. In this episode, I’m joined by Randi Halaway for a conversation that challenges everything we’ve been taught about hustle, productivity, and what it really takes to build a successful business. We dive into the connection between nervous system regulation, mindset, and sustainable growth. And why constantly operating from stress, urgency, and overwhelm may be the very thing keeping you from the life and business you actually want. If you've ever felt like your brain never shuts off, your to-do list is endless, or you've tied your self-worth to how much you accomplish, this episode will completely shift the way you think about success. In this episode: Why your nervous system may be driving your business more than your strategyThe hidden reason so many founders stay trapped in overwhelmWhy slowing down can actually accelerate your growthThe mindset shift that changes how you approach productivity foreverHow to stop creating from fear and start building from alignmentWhy peace isn't the reward for success—it can become the strategyThe subtle patterns keeping founders stuck in hustle modeHow to make better business decisions without operating from urgencyWhy your relationship with productivity shapes your resultsThe daily practices that create more clarity, calm, and sustainable success Connect with Randi: Instagram: @randihalaway 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    40 min

  2. 5d ago

    470: How Some Brands Grow Faster With LESS Marketing

    LISTEN TOT HIS EPISODE IF YOU’VE EVER THOUGHT “DO I JUST NEED TO MARKET MORE TO SCALE”? In this episode, we’re challenging one of the most common assumptions founders make when sales slow down: that the answer is simply more marketing. I’m breaking down why the brands growing fastest right now aren’t necessarily creating more content, they’re creating more intentional content. We’re talking about what actually drives growth in today’s saturated market, how to build a stronger marketing foundation, and why community, connection, and clarity matter more than ever. In this episode: Why more marketing isn't the solution most founders think it isThe bottleneck quietly limiting your growth right nowThe one thing that matters more than visibility in 2026Why some brands seem to grow effortlessly while others stay stuckThe hidden cost of creating more contentWhat high-growth brands understand about marketing that others don'tThe biggest mistake founders make when sales slow downWhy community is becoming the ultimate competitive advantageThe shift that can make your marketing work harder without doing moreHow to know if your marketing problem is actually a marketing problem 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    20 min

  3. Jun 19

    469: “How to Manage Cash Flow & Investments in Business” // COACHING SESSION

    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT FEELS DAUNTING TO YOU In this episode, we're tackling one of the most important skills every founder eventually has to master: knowing what to do with the money your business generates. This episode was inspired by a question submitted inside The Founders Cafe free community, and we're breaking down exactly how to think about cash flow, profit, spending, and investment as a growing business owner. If you've ever felt unsure about where your money should be going, how much you should be saving, or whether you're investing enough (or too much) back into the business, this episode will help you build a healthier relationship with cash flow and make more confident financial decisions. In this episode: The biggest cash flow mistakes founders make as they scaleHow to allocate cash flow across marketing, inventory, payroll, and growthThe difference between an expense and a true business investmentHow to know when to save versus when to reinvestThe benchmarks every founder should be trackingWhy more marketing isn't always the solution to slower salesHow to make investment decisions with confidence instead of emotionThe systems and financial structure growing brands needWhat an emergency fund actually looks like for a businessHow to prepare for hiring, expansion, equipment, and major growth investmentsThe mindset shifts founders need to make around money and riskHow to stop making reactive decisions when cash flow feels tight 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    30 min

  4. Jun 16

    468: The Founder's Job Changes Every Time You Double Revenue

    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO BE DOING AS THE FOUNDER AS YOU SCALE The version of you that gets a business off the ground is not the same version required to lead a six or seven figure company. Yet so many founders stay stuck because they're still operating from old responsibilities, old habits, and old ways of thinking long after their business has outgrown them. We're walking through the different stages of growth, how your priorities should shift at each level, and why learning to evolve alongside your business is one of the most important skills you'll ever develop as an entrepreneur. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, stuck in the weeds, or unsure of what your role should actually be as you scale, this episode will help you understand what your business needs from you next and how to step into that role with confidence. In this episode: The 5 stages every founder goes through as they scaleWhat your role should actually look like at each revenue levelHow to know when you've outgrown certain responsibilitiesThe difference between being an operator, manager, and leaderHow to transition from doing everything to leading effectivelyThe role systems, delegation, and documentation play in scalingWhat changes when your business starts generating real momentumThe mindset shifts required at every stage of growthWhen to start building a team and what to hand off firstThe growth activities that actually deserve your attentionHow to evolve alongside your business instead of slowing it downWhat your next level of growth actually requires from you 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    24 min

  5. Jun 12

    467: “How Do People Do It All?" // The Truth About Entrepreneur Overwhelm

    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE DOING EVERYTHING AND NOTHING ALL AT ONCE AND WANT TO KNOW HOW OTHERS ARE DOING THIS One of the biggest reasons founders stay overwhelmed isn’t because they have too much to do, it’s because they’re spending time on the wrong things. In this episode, we’re breaking down why so many entrepreneurs feel busy, stretched thin, and constantly behind, even when they’re working harder than ever. Because growth doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from knowing what actually deserves your attention and having the discipline to ignore everything else. We’re talking about how successful founders prioritize, where most business owners waste time without realizing it, and the systems, habits, and mindset shifts that create more momentum with less overwhelm. If your to do list feels endless, your business feels chaotic, or you’re struggling to focus on what actually moves the needle, this episode will help you simplify, refocus, and start operating like a true CEO. In this episode: •Why most founders feel overwhelmed (even when they’re working nonstop) • The difference between being busy and actually moving the business forward • How to identify the tasks that truly drive growth • How to separate noise from non-negotiables • The systems and structure successful founders rely on • What changes when you have a team (and when you don’t) • The delegation mistake that keeps founders trapped in the day to day • The founder's real role as the business grows • How to stop living reactively and start leading strategically •How successful entrepreneurs manage competing priorities •What to focus on if you want more momentum without working more hours 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    25 min

  6. Jun 9

    466: The 5 Bottlenecks That Keep Brands Stuck Under $1 Million

    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE UNDER $1 MILLION IN REVENUE AND WANT TO KNOW WHY After working with hundreds of product based brands, I've noticed the same patterns appear over and over again. Founders assume they need more traffic, more products, more channels, or more ideas, when in reality there's usually one core constraint quietly limiting growth across the entire business. In this episode, I'm walking you through the five most common bottlenecks I see keeping brands stuck below the million dollar mark, how to identify which one is affecting your business, and what to focus on instead if you want sustainable, scalable growth. If you've been working hard but feel like your business isn't growing at the rate it should be, this episode will help you uncover what's actually holding you back. In this episode: The 5 biggest bottlenecks keeping brands below seven figuresWhy more marketing isn't always the answerHow to identify your true growth constraintThe hidden cost of doing too many things at onceThe customer lifetime value mistake costing brands moneyWhy scaling comes from optimization, not complexityWhat it really takes to reach seven figuresThe exact metrics you should be paying attention toHow to use your numbers to identify growth opportunities fasterThe framework for finding the biggest leak in your business right now 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    29 min

  7. Jun 5

    465: “Successful Business but Declining Sales” // COACHING SESSIONS

    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS BUT YOUR SALES ARE STARTING TO DECLINE AFTER YEARS The reality is that the market has changed. Consumers have changed. Platforms have changed. And many businesses are still operating from a playbook that worked years ago but no longer matches how people buy today. In this episode, I break down the biggest reasons successful businesses plateau, the blind spots that often emerge after years of growth, and the five critical areas I would immediately audit if sales have started slowing. If your business feels harder than it used to, your growth has stalled, or you're wondering whether you need to pivot, evolve, or completely rethink your strategy, this episode will help you identify what's actually happening beneath the surface. Inside this episode, we break down: • Why successful businesses often plateau after years of growth• The biggest shifts in consumer behavior happening right now• Why yesterday’s playbook may be hurting today’s results• How success can actually delay innovation• Why trust matters more than ever in today’s market• The impact of market saturation on growth and visibility• The 5 business areas I would audit immediately if sales are slowing• What’s changed in marketing over the last few years• Why community is no longer optional for growing brands• The metric I check first when a successful brand starts plateauing• Why many sales channels aren’t performing the way they used to• The growing importance of DTC and owned audiences• What founders should NOT do when sales start slowing 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    22 min

  8. Jun 2

    464: Start Building Holiday Sales NOW // Here’s How

    LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF THE HOLIDAYS FEEL SUPER FAR AWAY BUT YOU WANT TO HAVE THE BIGGEST Q4 EVER Right now, while most businesses are slowing down, the smartest founders are identifying bottlenecks, fixing conversion leaks, strengthening their marketing, optimizing their customer journey, and preparing their business for the biggest buying season of the year. If you want this year's holiday season to feel different than every year before it, this episode is your wake up call. We're breaking down exactly what needs to happen between now and Q4, how to prioritize the highest impact projects inside your business, and the framework I use with clients to prepare for the strongest holiday season possible. Because by the time most founders start planning for Q4... the brands having their biggest year are already ready. In this episode: Why your holiday season is being determined months before Q4 arrivesThe biggest mistake founders make when planning for the holidaysHow to identify and fix the bottlenecks hurting your growthWhy optimization matters more than promotions right nowThe 90-day reality of marketing and business growthHow to prioritize the highest impact projects inside your businessWhat to focus on from now through AugustThe difference between preparing for Q4 vs scrambling for Q4How to build momentum before the biggest shopping season of the yearThe framework I use with clients to prepare for record-breaking holiday seasonsHow to finish the year with more profit, more momentum, and less stress 📌 Have a question you want featured next time? Join the free podcast community below! Topics we discuss: business growth, e-commerce strategy, how to scale your product business, business economy tips, overcoming sales plateaus JOIN THE FOUNDER CAFE FREE COMMUNITY // CLICK HERE FREE TRAININGS // CLICK HERE TO BROWSE EXPLORE PROGRAM & SERVICES // CLICK HERE APPLY TO WORK WITH ME // CLICK HERE FOLLOW MADI ON INSTAGRAM // @thisismadisonpaige

    25 min
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If you are building a brand with the potential to lead a category, this is your new favorite place. The Business Growth Podcast is where consumer brands scale toward household name status with growth frameworks, expert insight, and powerful founder stories. Hosted by Madison Paige, TEDx speaker and strategic advisor to 500+ product based companies across industries. Conversational, actionable, and rooted in experience. Together we turn your potential into strategy, clarity, and scale.

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  • Creator
    Madison Paige
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    468
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Madison Paige
  • Show Website
    Business Growth Podcast

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