Growth Under Pressure

Eric Josovitz
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  • Entrepreneurship
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Growth Under Pressure pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale fast. Hosted by Eric Josovitz, Founder of AdaptCFO, each episode features leaders of high-growth companies sharing their toughest financial and operational challenges—from cash flow crunches to major fundraising milestones—and the strategies that got them through. Whether you're navigating rapid growth or gearing up for it, you'll get real-world stories and actionable CFO insights you can put to work in your own business

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Why a Pro Motocross Racer Walked Away From His Dream | EP 37

    What happens when you spend 23 years chasing a dream, finally become a professional motocross racer, and realize it's time to walk away? On this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Corbin Hayes, former professional Supercross and motocross racer and founder of Happy Bad Golf, to discuss the sacrifices behind professional racing, the reality of walking away from a lifelong ambition, and the challenge of starting over. Corbin shares what it took to fund his racing career, compete through serious injuries, and push himself to the highest level of the sport. But after years of chasing his dream, he faced a different challenge: figuring out who he was without racing. Now, he's channeling that same competitive mindset into golf and building a business, with a new goal of proving to himself that he can build something great. In this episode, we explore: - The reality of professional motocross and the sacrifices behind the sport - Why Corbin walked away from racing after pursuing it for 23 years - Overcoming self-doubt and building genuine self-belief - The difference between being obsessed with a goal and being aligned with it - Applying an athlete's mindset to entrepreneurship and business growth - Knowing when to let go of one dream and pursue another Whether you're a founder building a business, an athlete navigating life after competition, or someone questioning what's next, Corbin's story offers a powerful lesson in resilience, identity, and reinvention. About Growth Under Pressure Growth Under Pressure, presented by AdaptCFO, features honest conversations with founders, CEOs, and high performers about the challenges, decisions, and mindset required to build something meaningful. Subscribe for more conversations on entrepreneurship, leadership, performance, and growth. #GrowthUnderPressure #Motocross #Entrepreneurship #Mindset #Leadership

  2. Oct 16 ·  Video

    Why America's Healthcare System Rewards the Wrong Things | Ep 36

    What happens when a system rewards the wrong things? In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Rob Andrews, former U.S. Congressman who served for nearly 24 years and helped pass the Affordable Care Act, to examine why America's healthcare system rewards the volume of procedures rather than patient outcomes. Their conversation explores the financial incentives driving healthcare costs, the lack of transparency in medical care, and how better access to patient records could improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary spending. For founders and CEOs, the lessons go beyond healthcare. Rob explains why incentives shape behavior, why accountability matters, and how rewarding outcomes instead of activity can transform an entire system. In this episode, we discuss: - Why America's healthcare system rewards the wrong things - The financial incentives driving rising healthcare costs - How transparency and accountability can improve patient outcomes - Why preventative care deserves greater investment - How secure, patient-controlled medical records could transform healthcare - What founders and CEOs can learn about incentives, leadership, and performance - Why better systems produce better results The leadership lesson: If you want better results, start by examining what your organization rewards. Subscribe to Growth Under Pressure for conversations with founders, CEOs, and business leaders navigating growth, leadership, and high-stakes decisions. #GrowthUnderPressure #RobAndrews #Healthcare #HealthcareReform #HealthcareIndustry #HealthcareCosts #HealthcareInnovation #HealthcareLeadership #BusinessLeadership #Leadership #CEO #Founders #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #PerformanceManagement #BusinessGrowth #Accountability #Incentives #PreventiveCare #HealthPolicy

  3. Oct 8 ·  Video

    The Hidden Fees Costing Your Business Thousands | EP 35

    How much is your business really paying in payment processing fees? In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Allan Copelman, founder of Nationwide Payment Systems, to talk about hidden payment fees, business growth, leadership, and what it really takes to operate under pressure. Allan shares lessons from decades in business, hospitality, and payments, including why taking ownership, knowing your numbers, and making decisions quickly can make a major difference. A practical conversation with plenty of lessons for business owners and leaders. #GrowthUnderPressure #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth

  4. Oct 1

    The Hidden Economics of Buying a Business | Ep 34

    Buying a business can look very different on paper than it does once you're the one responsible for making it work. In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Gretchen Roberts, CEO of Red Bike Advisors, to unpack the hidden economics and real-world challenges behind buying and running a business. Gretchen shares how she went from a corporate marketing career to acquiring an accounting firm, why the numbers are only part of the equation, and what happened when her first tax season turned into a major leadership crisis. They get into the financial structure behind an acquisition, the importance of due diligence, the J-curve that can follow a business purchase, and why business owners need much more than a P&L to understand what is really happening inside their company. They also discuss: • How to think about leverage when acquiring a business • What buyers often miss during due diligence • Why revenue and profitability can take a hit after an acquisition • The leadership lessons Gretchen learned when her entire tax team left • How to build financial visibility and know which levers to pull • Why tax strategy can become a real profit lever • When buying a business makes more sense than starting from scratch • Where AI can improve accounting and where the human relationship still matters For CEOs and founders considering an acquisition, scaling a business, or simply trying to understand the numbers behind growth, this conversation offers a candid look at what happens when the deal is done and the real work begins. Subscribe to Growth Under Pressure for more conversations with the people navigating the decisions, pressure, and realities of building and leading a business. #GrowthUnderPressure #BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CEO #Founders #BusinessLeadership #Finance #Leadership #AI

  5. Sep 24 ·  Video

    How to Build a Market That Doesn't Exist Yet | EP 33

    What does it take to build a business around a market that barely exists? Tim Kelly, founder and CEO of BitOoda, started with the idea that compute could be bought, sold, and financed like a commodity. He shares why it took years to work out how to approach that market, what he learned when the first solutions became too complicated, and how BitOoda is positioning itself as compute becomes a new asset class. In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz, CEO of AdaptCFO, and Tim discuss: • Why Tim believes compute is becoming a tradable asset class • What it takes to build market infrastructure for an emerging industry • How an early approach became too complicated, and what Tim learned from it • Why preparation and training matter when the pressure is real • How trust and reputation shape long-term business relationships • Why a high-performing but toxic employee can hurt the whole team • What founders can learn from hard seasons and setbacks • How Tim measures progress as a founder Tim also shares the experiences that shaped his leadership, from growing up with limited resources to navigating volatile financial markets and building teams that can perform under pressure. If you're a founder or CEO building in an uncertain market, this conversation offers a candid look at the persistence, judgment, and leadership it takes to keep moving forward. Subscribe to Growth Under Pressure for conversations with leaders building, scaling, and leading under pressure. #GrowthUnderPressure #Entrepreneurship #Founders #CEOs #Leadership #AI #Compute #BitOoda

  6. Sep 17 ·  Video

    The Giving Edge: The Mindset That Builds Stronger Teams | EP 32

    What separates leaders who create lasting impact from those who simply manage a business? For Dan Albaum, it comes down to a giving mindset. In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Dan Albaum, Co-founder and Head of Marketing at Market Impact and author of The Giving Edge, to explore what it means to put others first as a leader and why giving goes far beyond money or philanthropy. Dan shares how great leaders give their teams trust, responsibility, knowledge, feedback, and opportunities to grow. They listen, understand where their people want to go, and create an environment where others can reach their potential. Eric and Dan also discuss: • How putting your ego aside can make you a better leader • Building a culture where people feel valued and empowered • Why listening is one of the greatest gifts a leader can give • How a giving mindset can help attract and retain top talent • What Gen Z expects from today's leaders • How AI can give leaders more time to focus on people • Why adversity can become one of your greatest teachers • Building a legacy instead of simply chasing transactions • Dan's advice to his younger self • One simple act of giving anyone can do today For founders, CEOs, and leaders looking to build stronger teams and grow under pressure, this episode is for you. #GrowthUnderPressure #Leadership #CEO #Founders #LeadershipMindset #TeamBuilding #BusinessLeadership #TheGivingEdge #DanAlbaum #MarketImpact

  7. Sep 10 ·  Video

    Title: 7 Days of Cash Changes How You Run a Business | Ep 31

    What does running a business with only 7 days of cash teach you? For Robert Checchia, CFO of Benzinga, it taught him how to separate what's urgent from what actually matters, and how pressure can change the way you operate, lead, and make decisions. In this episode of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz, CEO of AdaptCFO, and Robert discuss what it takes to build a business that can grow without losing discipline. They explore: • Why more revenue isn't always better revenue • When it's time to say no to customers and opportunities • Why you can't cut your way to success • How CFOs can become operators and growth partners • Building repeatable processes that create room for strategic thinking • What operating with just 7 days of cash teaches you about prioritization • Why great leaders let their teams make mistakes — but never lie • How to build a culture around talent, accountability, and trust • Where AI can genuinely improve productivity — and where it shouldn't replace people • And why Robert changed his mind about one of the most important skills in business: rationality doesn't convince — stories do Robert also shares how his path through operations, banking, and private equity shaped his approach to leading finance and helping Benzinga scale. If you're a founder, CEO, CFO, or operator, this conversation offers practical lessons on making better decisions when resources, time, and cash are under pressure. 📚 Books mentioned: The Goal — Eliyahu M. Goldratt The Power of the Other — Henry Cloud Subscribe to Growth Under Pressure for conversations with leaders building, scaling, and leading under pressure. #GrowthUnderPressure #Leadership #CFO #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Benzinga

  8. Aug 25 ·  Video

    How CEOs Lead When Their Company Outgrows Them | Ep 30

    What happens when the company you built becomes more complex than the way you know how to lead it? For founders and CEOs, growth can create a new challenge: the leadership that built the company may not be the leadership it needs for its next stage. In this 1st Anniversary Special of Growth Under Pressure, Eric Josovitz sits down with Simon Court, leadership coach, author of Founders Legacy, and Co-founder of Value Partnership, to explore what happens when companies outgrow their founders—and what leaders need to change to keep the business moving forward. Simon draws on more than 25 years of working with founders and CEOs, including his work with Miniclip as it transformed from a flatlining web gaming company into a global mobile gaming business. They discuss: • The difficult transition from founder to CEO • Why companies flatline—and what leaders can do about it • The three choices founders face when they reach their limits • Why great companies need to operate across three horizons • How CEOs can prepare for the business that doesn't exist yet • Why leaders fear losing control and losing face • The difference between running today's business and building tomorrow's • How a CEO's calendar can reveal whether they're actually focused on their priorities • Why investing in yourself may be the most important investment you make as a leader • The leadership lessons behind building companies that can stand the test of time This conversation is for founders and CEOs navigating growth, scale, leadership transitions, and the pressure of building a business that can outlast them. 🎙️ Growth Under Pressure is sponsored by AdaptCFO. Connect with Simon Court on LinkedIn and learn more about his work through Value Partnership. If you found this conversation valuable, subscribe to Growth Under Pressure and share this episode with a founder or CEO who is navigating their company's next stage of growth. #GrowthUnderPressure #SimonCourt #Leadership #Founders #CEOs #BusinessGrowth

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Growth Under Pressure pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to scale fast. Hosted by Eric Josovitz, Founder of AdaptCFO, each episode features leaders of high-growth companies sharing their toughest financial and operational challenges—from cash flow crunches to major fundraising milestones—and the strategies that got them through. Whether you're navigating rapid growth or gearing up for it, you'll get real-world stories and actionable CFO insights you can put to work in your own business

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  • Creator
    Eric Josovitz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025
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