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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.
Daniel 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
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