The Scaling Executive

Glenn Gow
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The Scaling Executive Podcast is where executives share the strategies behind scaling their companies and themselves. Hosted by Glenn Gow, The Scaling Executive Coach, this podcast gives you direct access to leaders who have grown divisions, stepped into the CEO seat, and led through real growth challenges. If you're an executive looking to think bigger, lead better, and scale up, this is your edge.

  1. If You Don't Show Up, You Will Fail | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    4d ago

    If You Don't Show Up, You Will Fail | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with David Ly, founder, chairman, and CEO of Iveda, to discuss what it takes to lead a company through more than two decades of technological change. We talk about building trust, scaling globally, communicating across cultures, why leaders must personally verify execution, and how David turned operational challenges into AI-powered innovations long before AI became a trend. This conversation is packed with lessons on leadership, accountability, resilience, and long-term growth.

    20 min
  2. Ask This Instead of Why and Watch People Open Up | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    4d ago

    Ask This Instead of Why and Watch People Open Up | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Diana Steinhoff, President and CEO of Renaissance Life and Health Insurance Company of America. We discuss the power of asking better questions, creating psychological safety, scaling leadership without getting lost in the weeds, balancing digital transformation with empathy, and using AI to improve customer experiences while keeping humans at the center. Diana also shares how her clinical background shaped her leadership philosophy and why understanding how customers feel is critical to building great organizations.

    19 min
  3. Your Business Won’t Scale Until You Let Go | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    4d ago

    Your Business Won’t Scale Until You Let Go | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Grant Bowen, founder and CEO of Peak Projects, to discuss one of the hardest transitions every founder faces: letting go. We talk about building trust in your team, scaling a service business without sacrificing quality, developing future leaders, creating repeatable processes, and using AI to improve efficiency without losing the human judgment clients depend on. Grant also shares lessons from growing Peak Projects into a nationally recognized firm serving high-profile clients across the country.

    17 min
  4. You Won't Scale Until You Admit Your Weaknesses | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    4d ago

    You Won't Scale Until You Admit Your Weaknesses | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Jay Rosenzweig, CEO of Rosenzweig & Company, to discuss what separates scalable leaders from those who get stuck. We explore why humility, curiosity, and integrity are essential leadership traits, how CEOs should think about building leadership teams, when founders need to let go of control, and what Jay has learned from placing hundreds of executives and advising high-growth companies. We also discuss AI, talent, succession planning, and the future of leadership in a rapidly changing world.

    21 min
  5. Your Customers May Want Less Than You're Building | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    Jun 9

    Your Customers May Want Less Than You're Building | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Zach Papenhausen, President and CEO of Apollo Corporation. We discuss the dangers of overbuilding products, why customer research can still lead you in the wrong direction, and how CEOs can avoid falling in love with features instead of customer needs. Zach shares lessons from acquiring a company just before COVID, scaling with limited resources, balancing data with human impact, and using AI to help small businesses compete with much larger organizations.

    22 min
  6. Your Employees Don't Need to Earn Your Trust First | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    Jun 9

    Your Employees Don't Need to Earn Your Trust First | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Dan Turner, President and CEO of Xperigo. We explore why trust is the foundation of great leadership, how strong culture drives business performance, and why CEOs must learn to let go and empower their teams. Dan shares lessons from leading through uncertainty, overcoming imposter syndrome, building one of Canada's most admired workplace cultures, and using AI to support people without losing the human touch that customers value most.

    20 min
  7. Stop Hiring Salespeople Before Product-Market Fit | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    Jun 9

    Stop Hiring Salespeople Before Product-Market Fit | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Mike Winterfield, Founder and Managing Partner of Active Impact Investments. We discuss the biggest mistakes founders make when trying to scale sales, why CEOs should stay close to customers longer than they think, and how to transition from founder-led sales to a scalable sales organization. Mike also shares insights from evaluating dozens of startups, coaching founders, servant leadership, venture capital, and how AI is changing productivity, hiring, and company growth.

    23 min
  8. Take the Blame and Your Team Will Take Bigger Risks | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    Jun 9

    Take the Blame and Your Team Will Take Bigger Risks | The Scaling Executive Podcast

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shalabh Gupta, Founder and CEO of Unicycive Therapeutics, to discuss what it really takes to scale a company in a high-stakes industry. We talk about prioritizing when everything feels urgent, creating a culture where employees are not afraid to take risks, identifying your blind spots as a leader, and continuously upgrading yourself as a CEO. Shalabh also shares lessons from taking a biotech company public, working with investors, and using AI to accelerate growth and commercialization.

    18 min
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The Scaling Executive Podcast is where executives share the strategies behind scaling their companies and themselves. Hosted by Glenn Gow, The Scaling Executive Coach, this podcast gives you direct access to leaders who have grown divisions, stepped into the CEO seat, and led through real growth challenges. If you're an executive looking to think bigger, lead better, and scale up, this is your edge.

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  • Creator
    Glenn Gow
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Glenn Gow
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    The Scaling Executive