Seven-Figure Growth Show

Esteban Riano

Join Esteban Riano, founder of Ovanix AI, on the Seven-Figure Growth Show Podcast! This is your community for understanding how leaders in high-ticket consulting firms and marketing agencies tackle growth, optimization, and AI integration. We dive into authentic conversations with innovators and strategists, exploring everything from growth strategies to financial challenges and the transformative impact of AI. If you're ready for honest discussions, actionable strategies, and insights into thriving in 2026 and beyond, hit subscribe and become part of our community!

  1. Jun 1

    Why Net-Zero Construction Is So Hard Right Now

    👤 Roy Nandram | LinkedIn: Roy Nandram🏗️ RND Construction | LinkedIn: RND Construction🌐 https://rndconstruction.ca/ In this episode, we dive into the realities of building net-zero and high-performance homes in today’s market. Roy breaks down the tension between cost pressure and sustainability, what it actually takes to scale energy-efficient construction, and how integrated design-build systems are changing execution on the ground. We also explore how AI and new technology are starting to influence estimating, documentation, and construction workflows. 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    35 min

  2. Apr 20

    From Field Labor to Prefab: How Contractors Are Innovating - Podcast with Ben Cooley

    🎙️ Guest: Ben Cooley🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cooley-54a49449/🏢 Company: T.H. Martin Inc.🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/t.h.-martin-inc./🌐 Website: https://www.thmartin.net/---In this episode, Ben Cooley, VP at T.H. Martin, breaks down how mechanical contractors are adapting to labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and shifting industry demands.We dive into:* The shift from field labor to prefab and modular construction* How lean principles are improving execution and reducing waste* Why communication gaps still impact project timelines and cash flow* How top contractors are moving upstream with design-assist strategies* Where technology (and AI) is actually making an impact — and where it’s still earlyIf you're in construction or operations, this episode gives a real-world look at what’s actually changing inside the industry — and how leading teams are staying ahead.---👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    21 min

  3. Mar 4

    From White House to Global Growth Strategy - Podcast with James Rosebush

    👤 Guest: James Rosebush 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrosebush/ 🏢 Company: Growth Strategy Inc. 🌐 Website: https://growthstrategy.us In this conversation, James Rosebush (Founder & CEO of Growth Strategy Inc.) shares how his experience serving in the White House under President Ronald Reagan shaped his approach to building strategies that actually drive growth. You’ll hear: - Why “growth strategy” is both a way of thinking and a way of building - What clients really value when hiring advisors - How world-class relationships are built and retained over decades - Why communication is becoming a hidden growth bottleneck - James’ take on AI in consulting (and why judgment still matters) 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    37 min

  4. Feb 24

    Aerospace Compliance: Why Systems Fail, Not Engineers - Podcast with May Guevara

    👩‍🚀 Guest: May Guevara 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/may-guevara 🏢 Company: Guevara Group LLC 🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guevara-group-llc 🌐 Website: https://www.guevaragroup.com 🚀 In this episode, May Guevara, Founder & CEO of Guevara Group breaks down a hard truth in aerospace, defense, and space industries: systems fail far more often than engineers do. We dive into: - Why outdated quality systems create reactive, high-risk cultures - How compliance can become a strategic advantage, not a burden - The real risks of deploying AI in regulated environments - What AI governance, traceability, and human-in-the-loop systems actually look like And a first look at Galaxron, an AI-driven internal audit and compliance platform built for mission-critical industries This is a must-watch for leaders navigating compliance, AI adoption, and operational risk in highly regulated sectors. 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    42 min

  5. Feb 21

    From Army Corps to AI: Rigorous Cost Estimating - Podcast with Douglas Gransberg

    👤 Guest: Doug (Douglas) Gransberg 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-gransberg-58b1461a 🏢 Company: Gransberg & Associates, Inc. 🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gransberg-&-associates-inc- 🌐 Website: https://www.gransberg.com In this episode, Doug breaks down what it really takes to scale a boutique consulting firm in complex infrastructure—without chasing hype or becoming a 1,000-person company. 📊 We talk differentiation, PhD-level rigor in cost estimating (random forests, case-based reasoning, neural nets), and how AI has been embedded in their workflows for years—especially when data is scarce. 🌍 Plus: international expansion lessons, cultural reality checks, and why continuing professional education became their best “marketing engine.” 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    36 min

  6. Feb 17

    How Do You Build a Business That Runs Without You?

    Jen Eckhardt 🔗 Guest LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeneckhardt/ 🏢 Company LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurial-freedom/ 🌐 Website → https://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/ In this episode, Jen Eckhardt — founder of Entrepreneurial Freedom — breaks down what it really takes for founders to move from being indispensable to truly optional in their businesses. We dive into: - Why delegation isn’t the goal authority transfer is - The hidden value of people & systems (not just revenue) - The “Superman → Yoda” leadership shift every founder must make - How AI should be used as a leverage layer, not a replacement for humans - Building AI-powered SOPs and internal operating systems that scale decision-making - How founder freedom directly impacts enterprise value, exits, and legacy This is a must-watch for service business founders who want growth without burnout and freedom without losing control. 🚀 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    31 min

  7. Feb 15

    Compensation, Career Growth, and Retention: A Practical Framework - Podcast with Scott Trumpolt

    🎙 Guest: Scott Trumpolt 🔗 Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-trumpolt-m-a-g-r-p-257a6b317/ 🏢 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trumpolt-compensation-design-solutions/ 🌐 Company Website: https://hrcompensationconsulting.com/ In this episode, Scott Trumpolt explains how compensation strategy, pay transparency, and career architecture are reshaping employee engagement and retention. We discuss why market-based pay structures matter, when internal teams need outside expertise, and how niche consultants are adapting to a world where visibility and trust matter more than referrals. 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    28 min

  8. Feb 14

    High-Ticket Clients Need Trust

    Jim Anderson 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimanderson/ Psalm Tree CFO (Psalm Tree Consulting) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/psalmtreecfo/ 🌐 https://www.psalmtreecfo.com/ In this episode, Jim breaks down what it really takes to win high-ticket clients when trust matters more than volume. We unpack why relationship-first growth still wins, how he’s using content + LinkedIn shorts to generate connections, and the reality of scaling a fractional CFO practice without getting distracted by “shiny object syndrome.” 🚀🤝 Topics we cover: - Why you can’t automate trust (especially for high-ticket services) - Relationship-building strategies that actually convert - Using LinkedIn + short-form content to build inbound momentum - When automation makes sense (and when it doesn’t) 👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business? 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA 🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/

    28 min
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Join Esteban Riano, founder of Ovanix AI, on the Seven-Figure Growth Show Podcast! This is your community for understanding how leaders in high-ticket consulting firms and marketing agencies tackle growth, optimization, and AI integration. We dive into authentic conversations with innovators and strategists, exploring everything from growth strategies to financial challenges and the transformative impact of AI. If you're ready for honest discussions, actionable strategies, and insights into thriving in 2026 and beyond, hit subscribe and become part of our community!

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