Episodes

March 31, 2025

Media Mogul: Passion and Profit is the key to grow your business with…

In this riveting episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes media mogul and entrepreneur David Wolf to share insights from his multifaceted career in audio production and business development. With a solid f...

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March 24, 2025

How to Scale Faster and Sell Smarter with Strategy Sprints Founder Si…

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...

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March 10, 2025

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

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...

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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...

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Feb. 24, 2025

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

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...

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Feb. 18, 2025

Mastering Business Succession & Exit Planning with Daryl Bates-Browns…

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...

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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...

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Feb. 3, 2025

The Power of Financial Literacy & The Modern Family Office with Stoy …

In this episode of Business Growth Talks , host Mark Hayward sits down with Stoy Hall, the CEO and founder of Black Mammoth, a company dedicated to financial literacy, inclusivity, and holistic wealth management. Stoy shares ...

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Jan. 27, 2025

Mastering Body Language for Business Success and Better Communication…

In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host MarK Hayward embraces a deep dive into the fascinating world of body language with returning guest David Schneer. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and business lea...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Networking Quantum Leap: Turn Introductions into Income with Joe Mind…

In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages with Joe Mindak, a dynamic entrepreneur behind The Connective and Nolodex. Joe shares his insights into the development of his networking platform, which foc...

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Jan. 13, 2025

Moving from Corporate to Startup: A Journey of Risk and Reward with M…

In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward speaks with Mark Graban, a noted authority on lean management and continuous improvement. With his extensive experience that spans industries such as health...

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Jan. 6, 2025

How Outsourcing Can Transform Your Business: Insights from Rob Levin

In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward discusses with Rob Levin the significant impact of strategic talent sourcing and the transformative potential of having an assistant for business growth. Ro...

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Dec. 16, 2024

Unlocking LinkedIn's Potential for Business Growth with Colin Hirdman

In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes seasoned entrepreneur Colin Hirdman to delve into the complexities and strategies behind successful business growth and LinkedIn engagement. Hirdman's entre...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Unleashing Your Potential: The 3Ps of Purpose, Passion, and Potential…

In this captivating episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes Chris Jennings, an esteemed business consultant and author, who delves into the intricacies of scaling a business through effective communicatio...

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Dec. 2, 2024

The SEO Secret Sauce: Elevate Your Business Growth Without Ads with A…

In this insightful episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward interviews Angela Frank, a growth advisor with extensive experience scaling health and wellness startups. Hayward and Frank explore the nuances of marketi...

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Nov. 25, 2024

From Combat Vet to Tech Entrepreneur: Tim Branyan’s Journey of Resili…

In this engaging episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward sits down with Tim Branyan, a successful entrepreneur and former USAF combat veteran, to explore his journey in business and entrepreneurship. Tim shares in...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Mastering The Art Of Delegation: Empower Your Team For Exponential Gr…

On this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward welcomes seasoned business coach Steve Preda to delve into transforming businesses through systemized frameworks. With a storied career starting in Hungary with inve...

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Nov. 11, 2024

From Military Precision to Business Success: Colin Graves on Leadersh…

Join Mark Hayward as he engages in a comprehensive discussion with Collin Graves, CEO of North Labs, in this episode of Business Growth Talks. Delve into the intricacies of the cloud data analytics world as Collin shares his ...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Unlocking the Secrets of Business Growth Through Podcasting with Darr…

In this episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward engages with Darren Saul, a dynamic entrepreneur excelling in podcasting, recruitment, and photography. Darren shares his journey of discovering podcasting as a tran...

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Oct. 27, 2024

Building Purpose-Driven Businesses with Elona Lopari

In this engaging episode of the Business Growth Talks podcast, hosted by Mark Hayward, listeners are introduced to Elona Lopari, the dynamic CEO and founder of Life School. Mark and Elona delve into the multifaceted world of ...

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Oct. 21, 2024

How To Transform Your Business with AI and Automation with Jonathan G…

In this engaging episode of the Business Growth Talks podcast, host Mark Hayward dives into a multifaceted conversation with Jonathan Green, an AI consultant and prolific author. Jonathan's journey through academia to buildin...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Unleashing the Power of the DISC Model: Transform Your Leadership Sty…

In this intriguing episode of "Business Growth Talks," host Mark Hayward delves into the world of the DiSC behavioral assessment tool, a strategic framework utilized to interpret leadership styles and enhance team performance...

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Oct. 6, 2024

Cracking the Code: Using Nonverbal Intelligence and AI in Market Rese…

In this compelling episode of Business Growth Talks, host Mark Hayward delves into the fascinating world of qualitative market research with guest David Schneer, CEO of Mel Research. Schneer presents his innovative approach, ...

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Sept. 30, 2024

From DJ to Tech Entrepreneur: Peter Schroeder's Journey to Telzio (Re…

In this exciting episode of the Business Growth Talks podcast, host Mark Hayward sits down with Peter Schroeder, a former DJ and tech pioneer who transitioned from spinning records to pioneering a cloud phone system for busin...

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