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At Growth Revealed, ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders reveal the true factors driving their success. The show isn't another surface-level business podcast filled with generic advice—it's an honest exploration of the marketing and sales strategies that are actually moving the needle for real businesses.  Each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, CEOs, and business leaders who are actively scaling their companies. We dive deep into their growth journeys, examining both their wins and their struggles, to uncover the specific tactics, systems, and strategies that are generating real results.

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Defense Tech Insider Reveals Secrets to Strategic Growth & Innovation with John Fiore

    In this episode of the Growth Revealed Podcast my guest is John Fiore, Vice President of Strategic Growth at Kitty Hawk Technologies. With an extensive background in defense and technology leadership, including roles at the Missile Defense Agency and Naval Surface Warfare Center, John brings a wealth of experience in driving innovation and strategic partnerships. 00:00 Show Introduction 00:30 Meet John Fiore 01:00 The Kitty Hawk Compass — Threat to War Fighter 02:00 Digital Engineering and Mission Integration 03:00 The People Behind Kitty Hawk 04:00 Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and Early Career 05:00 Smart Ship Program and Systems Leadership 06:00 Chief Engineer of the Navy and Missile Defense Agency 07:00 Chasing the Mission, Not the Contract 08:00 Partnerships and the Defense Ecosystem 09:00 Core Value Proposition and Primary Customers 10:30 Community, STEM Outreach, and Local Investment 11:30 What Differentiates Kitty Hawk 12:30 The Threat-First Philosophy 13:00 Moral Obligation to the War Fighter 14:30 Finding Partners With the Same Ethos 15:00 Campaign Taxonomy and Focused Resources 16:00 Winning Work and Protecting It 17:00 Customer Care and the Working Capital Mindset 18:30 Building Brand Loyalty Through Constant Contact 19:30 Understanding CPARS and Past Performance 21:30 Proactive Customer Engagement 22:30 Website, Digital Presence, and Relationship-Based Growth 23:30 Expanding Beyond the Region Through Partners 25:00 Poseidon — Kitty Hawk's AI Tool for Mission Engineering 27:00 Speed Round 27:30 Game-Changing Tool: Poseidon 29:30 Leadership Advice — Mentors and Lifelong Learning 31:00 Structured Decision-Making and Trusting Your Team 32:00 Checking the Trap Lines Daily 33:30 Campaign Management and Pipeline Focus 34:00 Closing and How to Connect

    35 min

  2. 4D AGO

    From Retail to Relentless Growth with David Woodbury

    In this episode of the Growth Revealed Podcast my guest is David Woodbury. A high-performance coach, growth strategist, and longtime startup mentor with Techstars, Generator, and Brainery, David brings a career that spans top sales leadership at Verizon, building and exiting an 8-figure franchise business, launching a digital agency, and founding multiple startups. Today he helps founders and growth-oriented businesses build the systems, mindset, and teams to scale — without losing themselves in the process. 00:00 Show Introduction 00:30 Meet David Woodbury 01:00 Verizon, Franchises, and an Exit 02:00 Why He Coaches the Whole Person 03:00 Work-Life Balance Reframed 04:30 Habit Forming and Intentionality 05:15 Discovering EOS 06:15 Building the Growth OS 07:00 Mountain Biking and Business Parallels 08:30 Plateaus, Consistency, and Pushing Through 11:00 AI and the Future of Work 13:00 The Barrier to Build Has Never Been Lower 14:00 Outbound Is Dying — Relationships Are Not 17:00 The Retention Problem Most Founders Miss 19:00 Founder Psychology and Burnout 20:30 Organic First — Owned vs. Bought Real Estate 21:30 LLMs, Traffic, and What's Changing in Search 22:30 Paid Ads and Channel Partnerships 23:30 The Optimizely Playbook 25:00 Brand Voice, Messaging, and Consistency 29:00 AI Content and the Dilution Risk 33:00 Productizing the Organic Audit 35:00 Grow Army and the Vision for Small Business 40:00 Speed Round 41:00 The 20-Minute Morning Habit 42:00 Relentless Growth and What's Next 43:00 Closing and How to Connect

    43 min

  3. APR 10

    From Local to Global: Building Brands That Reach Millions With JB Butler

    In this episode of the Growth Revealed Podcast my guest is JB Butler, Founder and Master Strategist at JustBe Unlimited. JB is an award-winning strategist with over 20 years of experience building brands and businesses across multiple industries, reaching hundreds of millions of people around the globe. 00:00 Show Welcome 00:43 Meet JB Butler 02:16 Origins of JBU 02:29 Graffiti to Business 04:56 Mind State Foundation 05:49 Growth Leadership Lessons 06:21 Culture and Tech Edge 08:47 Strategy Across Markets 11:32 Marketing Beyond Tactics 12:45 Front Door Funnel Fixes 16:48 Paid and Organic Balance 17:32 Know Your Audience Deeply 19:15 Public Safety Case Study 22:39 Root Cause Messaging 23:24 Core Four Personas 24:23 Award Winning Strategy 27:44 Repeatable Growth Formula 29:27 Scaling Milestones Focus 31:13 Books Courses Tools 34:52 Google Apps Gamechanger 39:08 Fund Your Dreams 41:16 Blink Bots Away 42:38 Connect And Wrap Up

    44 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Empowering Women Through High Fashion with Ananya Majumder

    In this episode of the Growth Revealed Podcast my guest is Ananya Majumder, the innovative CEO and founder of I Love High Fashion Inc., who has transformed her passion for empowering women through fashion into a thriving global brand. With a remarkable journey that began in India at age 16 and now spans Canada, Ananya has built a fashion company that celebrates individuality, supports communities, and aims to put Canada on the world fashion map. 00:00 Introduction to Ananya Majumder 00:24 Early Inspirations and Beginnings 01:16 Empowering Women Through Fashion 02:20 Building I Love High Fashion 04:33 Challenges and Competitiveness in Fashion 05:48 Design Philosophy and Product Range 08:16 Website and Online Presence 09:47 Community Work and Recognition 11:16 Future Goals and Aspirations 12:05 Speed Round: Quick Insights 15:22 Conclusion and Contact Information

    17 min

  5. 11/22/2025

    Fractional CMO Secrets: Healthcare Marketing Transformation with Michael Baer

    Join me on this episode of Growth Revealed as I welcome Michael Baer, Fractional Chief Marketing Officer at TechCXO. With extensive experience in B2B marketing and healthcare transformation, Michael shares his journey from agency work to fractional consulting, emphasizing the power of marketing technology and customer journey mapping. We discuss the evolution of fractional consulting, how COVID revolutionized healthcare marketing, and delve into Michael's approach to scaling early-stage companies. Discover Michael's insights on converting leads, leveraging AI for strategic work, and the future of healthcare innovation. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable lessons and strategies for business growth.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome  01:00 Michael's Fractional CMO Journey  03:00 The Evolution of Fractional Consulting  04:00 From Agency Work to Healthcare Marketing  05:00 Healthcare's Resistance to Innovation  06:00 How COVID Changed the Healthcare Playbook  07:00 Working with Startups and GE Healthcare  10:00 The Role of Marketing Technology  28:00 Understanding Customer Journeys  29:00 Tracking Touchpoints from LinkedIn to Conversion  31:00 The Funnel Debate: Why Progression Matters  32:00 Speed Round: Tools, Advice, and Habits  33:00 Game Changer: AI and ChatGPT  34:00 Leadership Advice: Listen and Learn  35:00 Growth Bottleneck: Converting Opportunities

    35 min

  6. 11/22/2025

    From Industrial Engineer to Robotics Marketing Agency Founder with Jesica Chavez Sanchez

    Join me on this episode of Growth Revealed as I welcome Jesica Chavez Sanchez, industrial engineer and founder of Robo Success, a customer success and marketing agency specializing in helping robotics companies scale. With a unique journey from working in her father's shoe factory in Mexico to implementing robots and now leading the Humanoid Summit, Jesica shares her insights on bringing robotics startups to market. We discuss the challenges early-stage robotics founders face, the importance of aligning sales and customer success, and building diverse communities in tech. Discover Jesica's approach to helping smart people building smart robots navigate product-market fit, fundraising, and growth. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable lessons for tech founders and marketers alike.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome  01:00 Jesica's Journey from Mexico to Robotics  02:00 The Disconnect Between Sales and Implementation  03:00 Challenges Robotics Startups Face Going to Market  04:00 Birth of Robo Success  05:00 The Importance of Continuous Learning  07:00 What Working with Robo Success Looks Like  08:00 Why Founders Can't Do Everything Themselves  09:00 Bringing Diversity into Robotics and Technology  22:00 Building the Humanoid Summit Community  23:00 Why Community Over Competition Matters  25:00 Goals for the Next 12-24 Months  26:00 Speed Round: Tools, Advice, and Habits  27:00 Morning Routines and Avoiding Meeting Overload  28:00 What Robo Success Will Be Known For

    29 min

  7. 10/24/2025

    Navigating the Journey of Marketing and Leadership with Frederick Weiss

    Join me on this episode of Growth Revealed as I welcome Frederick Weiss, VP of Marketing at S-NET Communications. With a track record of innovative marketing strategies, Frederick shares his journey from design to marketing leadership, emphasizing the power of storytelling. We discuss the origin of this podcast, the importance of human connections, and delve into Frederick's book 'Talk to Humans & Get Stuff Done.' Discover Frederick's insights on overcoming fear, building trust, and the future of digital marketing with AI. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable lessons and strategies for business growth. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:52 Frederick's Podcast Journey 03:01 The Role of Leadership in Marketing 08:07 Day-to-Day Life of a Marketing VP 13:37 The Power of Storytelling 19:45 Frederick's Book: Talk to Humans and Get Stuff Done 28:46 Challenging Beliefs and Breaking Bubbles 29:29 The Influence of Algorithms 30:44 Exploring the Book: Talk to Humans & Get Stuff Done 32:15 Embracing Unique Ideas 34:50 The Power of Ownership and Communication 40:05 Building Trust and Effective Digital Presence 49:37 The Future of Technology and AI 51:11 Speed Round: Tools, Advice, and Habits 55:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    57 min

  8. 10/20/2025

    Scaling Success: Insights from David Rush on Remote Teams

    Growth Revealed - marketing and sales strategies behind successful businesses

    38 min

  9. 06/04/2025

    Growth Revealed Podcast: Exploring Business Growth Strategies with Don Davis

    In this introductory episode, host Don Davis announces the launch of the Growth Revealed Podcast. He shares the podcast's focus on examining the growth strategies of entrepreneurs and business leaders across various industries. Listeners will learn about sales and marketing tactics from founders, CEOs, and business leaders who are actively scaling their companies. The podcast aims to uncover the wins, struggles, and specific strategies that drive real business results, providing listeners with valuable insights to apply in their own ventures. 00:00 Introduction to Growth Revealed Podcast 00:03 Purpose and Focus of the Podcast 00:10 Exploring Growth Strategies 00:41 Deep Dive into Growth Journeys 01:07 Invitation to Join the Podcast 01:09 Closing Remarks

    1 min
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At Growth Revealed, ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders reveal the true factors driving their success. The show isn't another surface-level business podcast filled with generic advice—it's an honest exploration of the marketing and sales strategies that are actually moving the needle for real businesses.  Each episode features in-depth conversations with founders, CEOs, and business leaders who are actively scaling their companies. We dive deep into their growth journeys, examining both their wins and their struggles, to uncover the specific tactics, systems, and strategies that are generating real results.

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