The Business Growth Pod with Allan Draper

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The Business Growth Pod with Allan Draper

A show that aims to learn the stories and lessons of fellow entrepreneurs. Discussions will focus on marketing, financial statements, personnel development, Goal setting, and much more. If you're anywhere between wanting to go out on your own, or an owner of a successful company, or looking to take it to the next level, this podcast is for you! 

  1. 11/09/2023

    S2Ep150: Sports Lessons Applied To Business

    In episode #150, Allan chats with Andy Neary. Andy is a former pro baseball player and Ironman triathlete. Currently, he's assimilating the lessons learned from competition into Complete Game Consulting, where Andy helps business and insurance professionals excel in their careers and lives. Topics include:Trailer & intro (0:00)The triathlon that still haunts Andy (1:46)Knowing when you’re pushing too hard (3:24)The art of knowing when to quit (8:07)Why Andy quit his third triathlon (9:44)...

    27 min

  2. 11/02/2023

    S2Ep149: Protecting Wealth 101

    In episode #149, Allan chats with Ted Oakley. Ted founded Oxbow Advisors, an investing firm that specializes in advising high net worth clients. Topics include:Why investing balance is important for entrepreneurs (2:29)Exiting a cycle of only re-investing into ne’s company (4:35)The importance of liquidity (7:47)Economic expectations in the next 18 months (12:51)A healthy fear with successful investing (15:42)Advice to someone who just sold a business for $10mil (17:58)Considering an investor...

    25 min

  3. 10/26/2023

    S2Ep148: How To Be A Better Dad NOW

    In episode #148, Allan chats with Larry Hagner of The Dad Edge, a podcast with more than 30 million downloads. Larry is also a three-time bestselling author. Topics for this episode include:The right amount of time to spend with kids (4:30)Dads struggling to remain present with their kids (10:32)How dads can make more time for their kids (15:39)Resetting negligent parenting habits (22:09)Teaching kids hard work vs play time (26:05)For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!http...

    31 min

  4. 10/19/2023

    S2Ep147: From ‘Weakness’ To Superhero Skill

    In episode #147, Allan speaks with multi-platinum record producing DJ and Telzio Founder & CEO Peter Schroeder. Topics include:1:22 Surviving a literal plane crash (1:37)5:40 Comparing the accident to business leadership (5:55)8:14 Peter’s DJ background & successes (8:29)12:01 Telzio (12:16)14:26 Making a ‘hobby’ the job (14:41)17:15 Not losing track of life in pursuing business (17:30)20:00 Reviewing how we frame things (20:15)24:33 Surrounding yourself with people who cater to your ...

    24 min

  5. 10/11/2023

    S2Ep146: Lead Generation Secrets For Success

    In episode #146, Allan speaks with Philip Smith, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author. Smith has made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies five times, including once as a one-employee company. Topics include:Lead generations as Phil’s passion (1:37)Big Tech as LeadGen companies (3:55)How young entrepreneurs struggle with lead strategy (6:19)Making sure LeadGens make economic sense (13:22)How to pick the right marketing company (18:18)Social media presence vs reality ...

    33 min

  6. 10/04/2023

    S2Ep145: ESPN's Marty Smith Gives Leadership Tips From Legendary Coaches

    In episode #145, ESPN storyteller & interviewer Marty Smith chats with Allan about his new book, SIDELINE CEO: LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES FROM CHAMPIONSHIP COACHES. Topics include:What is leadership? (3:11)Leading by example (5:25)Valuing the process over results (7:59)How this book impacted Marty’s leadership (12:06)Why leaders need to be so well-rounded (15:21)Why leaders struggle with delegation (19:29)Marty’s dream interview (22:31)For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!...

    26 min

  7. 09/27/2023

    S2Ep144: How To Sell Thru Storytelling

    In episode #144, Allan speaks with sales expert John Livesay, aka "the Pitch Whisperer". Topics include:How John came to be known as “The Pitch Whisperer” (4:06)Why good stories are so compelling (6:18)Explaining a potential client’s problem through story (8:33)“What happens if this doesn’t work?” (11:40)What John learned about storytelling at Condé Nast (15:13)Why he left Condé Nast (17:28)The key to a good story (18:31)How different personalities respond to stories (23:22)How to tell if a s...

    29 min

  8. 09/20/2023

    S2Ep143: From HS Dropout & Homeless To Entrepreneurial Inspiration

    On today's episode, Allan is joined by entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and "Unstoppable" podcast host Stephen Scoggins. Topics include:Why Stephen dropped out of high school (3:14)How Stephen ended up homeless (7:14)What someone can do to cultivate a growth mindset (13:30)What prepared him to take that first entrepreneurial leap (22:29)A simple step someone can take to become unstoppable (26:35)For the latest from Allan, give him a follow on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/realallandr...

    31 min
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A show that aims to learn the stories and lessons of fellow entrepreneurs. Discussions will focus on marketing, financial statements, personnel development, Goal setting, and much more. If you're anywhere between wanting to go out on your own, or an owner of a successful company, or looking to take it to the next level, this podcast is for you! 

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