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Listen to The Business Growth Show with Ford Saeks on your favorite streaming platform where we explore the latest strategies and tactics for growing your business and achieving success. Tune in each Wednesday at 11AM CST (or listen anytime) for valuable takeaways to help you accelerate your business’s growth. Let’s get growing!
You’re in good company. Here are just a few of the past featured guests.
Brian Burrus
CEO, Disruptive Innovation Expert
Burrus Research Associates, Inc.
Becky Bongiovanni
President
CarePatrol Franchisor
Dr. Willie Jolley
CEO
Willie Jolley Worldwide
Betsy Hamm
CEO
Duck Donuts Franchisor
Ramzi Daklouche
Chief Stores Officer
Edible Arrangements, Inc.
Michael Hyam
CEO
Franchise Assembly
Katrina Mitchell
Chief Match Maker
Franchise Speakers Bureau
Keith Gerson
President of Franchise Operations
FranConnect
Dr. Nido Qubein
President
High Point University
John Hewitt
Founder & CEO
Loyalty Brands | Jackson Hewitt
Peter Cuneo
Former CEO
Marvel Studios and Entertainment, Inc.
Charles Watson
CEO
Tropical Smoothie Café Franchisor
Mary Kelly
CEO, CDR, US Navy Ret.
Productive Leaders
Steve Spangler
Founder & CEO
Steve Spangler Science
Scott Greenberg
Business Speaker & Author
ScottGreenberg.com
John Register
CSP, PLY
Inspired Communications International
Scott McKain
Founder & CEO, CSP, CPAE
Distinction Institute
Todd Recknagel
Managing Partner
Three20 Capital Group
How To Grow Your Business By Being Faster Than Customers Expect You To Be with Jay Baer
In today’s fast-paced business world, customers demand quick and efficient service. If you want to grow your business, you need to be faster than your customers expect you to be. But how do you achieve this? To gain some valuable insights, we turned to speaker and customer experience expert, Jay Baer, for some practical advice […]
Mastering the Franchise Journey with Becky Bongiovanni from CarePatrol and Ford Saeks
What does it take to franchise a business or invest in a franchise? With her extensive experience in the franchise industry, Becky Bongiovanni, Brand President of CarePatrol, has a wealth of knowledge to share about mastering the franchise journey. How to Master the Franchise Journey: First, it’s essential to have a clear understanding of your […]
Retention Engagement and Reducing Turnover with Michelle Tillis Lederman
As a business owner, you understand the importance of having a high-performing team. You spend countless hours interviewing and recruiting top talent, but what happens when your best employees start looking for new opportunities? Retaining your top talent is critical for the long-term success of your business. In a recent episode of The Business Growth […]
The Future of Marketing & Sales How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Marketing
As business owners and marketers, we know that the world of marketing and sales is constantly evolving. One of the most significant changes we have seen in recent years is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into marketing strategies. AI has the power to transform the way we reach and engage with our target audience, […]
Navigating the Risks of Over-Reliance on AI and ChatGPT with Joel Block
As technology continues to advance, businesses are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and language models such as ChatGPT to streamline their operations and boost efficiency. While these tools can be incredibly useful, there is a growing concern about the risks of over-reliance on AI and ChatGPT. While companies continue to adopt advanced technologies to streamline […]
The Duck Donuts Success Story – With Special Guest Betsy Hamm
What are the secrets behind one of the most successful franchises in the United States? Look no further than Duck Donuts, the popular donut chain that has taken the country by storm. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Betsy Hamm, the CEO of Duck Donuts, to discuss the company’s rapid growth and sustained success. […]
Why You Need Systems with Taylorr Payne
As business owners, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our operations and increase our profits. One of the most effective ways to do this is by implementing systems within our businesses. Systems help us to streamline processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. To gain valuable insights into this topic, we sat down […]
The AI Revolution in Sales & Marketing – ChatGPT and Beyond
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way that sales and marketing are conducted, but it’s important to understand both the benefits and drawbacks of using this technology in your business. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the ways that AI can automate tasks, provide data-driven insights, and assist with customer service […]
Maximizing Profit and Performance with these Three Profit Activators with Will Ezell
Join host Ford Saeks and guest Will Ezell as they discuss strategies for increasing profit and performance in businesses.
Create Amazing Customer Experiences by Turning Misery into Magic – With Shep Hyken
A top challenge faced by businesses of all sizes is the ability to change a customer’s negative experience into a positive one. On this episode, Ford Saeks and Shep Hyken break down how to turn customer Moments of Misery™ into Moments of Magic®.
Stop Volunteering for Victimhood! – With Randy Gage
Ford chops it up with prosperity guru Randy Gage. You’ll discover how to let go of beliefs that may be holding you back and replace them with empowering beliefs that will allow you to grow your business better.
Insights to Inspire Your Staff to Give Their Best Every Day with Marilyn Sherman
How do you prevent negative staff from contaminating your winning team members? Do you separate the heroes from the zeros? Cut them lose? Train them?
How Toxic is Your Workplace Culture? Find Out How Your Culture Rates with this Score Card
Are you experiencing employee engagement issues, poor morale, higher turnover, and inconsistent accountability in your organization? Discover ways to score and improve your workplace culture to create a healthy, happy and productive environment.
Leveraging Your Brand to Capture Top-of-Mind Awareness
Discover how to create a memorable and remarkable experience so that your customers never forget you and turn them into advocates.
Why Events Need Professional Speakers with Darren LaCroix
The state of the speaking business, what makes a great keynote presentation, and growing a successful speaking business.
Staffing Challenges: Only Quality People and Creating a Compelling Culture
Over 80% of leaders I speak with say that Hiring, Retaining, and Engaging their staff is a top challenge. This week we’re discussing how to overcome Staffing Challenges for your business or organization.