Business Growth Talks

Business Growth Talks

Business Growth Talks podcast is created and hosted by Mark Hayward. In this show, we talk about how to grow a business in the Growth Stage. The growth stage is often marked by rapid developments, increased revenue, and an escalating customer base. In each episode, we talk to entrepreneurs and business owners who have grown businesses and we cover topics like scaling processes, market expansion, financial management, human resource and talent development, and customer retention. If you are looking for actionable advice, tips, and techniques on how to grow, run, and build your business, this is the podcast for you!

Recent Episodes

March 24, 2025

How to Scale Faster and Sell Smarter with Strategy Sprints Founder Simon Severino

In this high-impact episode of Business Growth Talks , Mark Hayward sits down with Simon Severino, founder of Strategy Sprints and author of the bestselling book by the same name. With over 21 years of experience and 1,600 co...
March 10, 2025

Mastering Business Growth: Jodi Hume on Decision-Making, Leadership, and Scaling Success

Welcome to Business Growth Talks, the podcast that explores the real challenges of growing a business and how to overcome them. Hosted by Mark Hayward, this show is designed for entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or u...
March 3, 2025

From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Success with Karen Evers

Welcome to Business Growth Talks , the podcast that tackles the tough realities of growing a business. I'm Mark Hayward, and if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, you're in the right place. Every...
Feb. 24, 2025

Scaling Sales, Shifting Mindsets & Building a Global Business with Alan Versteeg

In this in-depth conversation, host Mark Hayward sits down with Alan Versteeg—an engineer turned sales management expert and co-founder of Growth Matters International. Alan shares his personal journey from engineering to mas...
Feb. 18, 2025

Mastering Business Succession & Exit Planning with Daryl Bates-Brownsword

In this episode of Business Growth Talks , Mark Hayward sits down with Daryl Bates-Brownsword, a business succession and exit planning specialist. Daryl shares his insights on helping business owners maximize the value of the...
Feb. 10, 2025

The Math Behind Predictable, Profitable Growth with Kyle Mealy

In this episode of Business Growth Talks , host Mark Hayward sits down with Kyle Mealy, the founder and CEO of Next Level Revenue . Kyle helps small and mid-sized B2B businesses ($1M–$10M revenue) achieve predictable, profita...

Recent Blog Posts

March 10, 2025

Mastering Business Growth: Jodi Hume on Decision-Making, Leadership, …

Mastering Business Growth and Leadership: Exclusive Insights from Jodi Hume Scaling a business, making critical decisions, and navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship can be overwhelming. Many business owners struggle with decision f…

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March 3, 2025

From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Success: Lessons from Karen …

From Corporate Burnout to Purpose-Driven Success: Lessons from Karen Evers Running a business comes with challenges, but it also brings opportunities for growth and transformation. In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits do…

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Feb. 28, 2025

Scaling Sales, Shifting Mindsets & Building a Global Business with Al…

Welcome to Business Growth Talks, the podcast that dives deep into the realities of growing a business. I'm Mark Hayward, and if you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, you're in the right place. Each week, I bring you strat…

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