In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Ryan Drake-Lee, Founder and President of RDL Consulting, about driving operational growth in small businesses. He shares how business owners can identify barriers to growth through process mapping and improve communication and accountability. The episode offers practical insights for leaders aiming to streamline operations and scale sustainably.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Garrett Wood, Founder and CEO of Get Scale, about building successful sales and marketing teams. Garrett shares 4 steps every successful sale should follow. The episode offers valuable strategies for sales and marketing leaders looking to enhance their efforts and improve conversions.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with John Martinka, Co-founder at Nokomis Advisory Services about how to boost a company's value ahead of a future exit. John outlines seven essential factors that make a business more attractive to buyers: strong financial systems, reduced owner dependency, proven growth, employee retention, customer diversification, supplier management, and favorable leases.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Nikita Bykadarov, Founder and CEO of Maildoso, about the power of cold email in B2B customer acquisition. Nikita also discusses the challenges of scaling and why cold email remains an affordable, growing strategy for modern marketers.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Nathan Whitacre, CEO and Founder of Stimulus Technologies,. They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in adopting technology as a growing business. Nathan emphasizes the need for founders to shift from tactical problem-solving to strategic decision-making. The episode offers practical advice for business leaders navigating the evolving tech landscape.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Jon Gilham, Founder of Originality.ai about the impact of AI on content marketing and SEO. They discuss the challenges of maintaining authenticity in an AI-driven world and highlight strategies for standing out with human-centric content. The episode underscores the importance of originality and integrity in digital marketing.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Behdad Jamshidi, Founder at CJAM Marketing Matchmakers. They discuss the role and benefits of a Fractional CMO for growing businesses, including when to hire one, how to go about it, and the process for success. The episode highlights the strategic value fractional CMOs bring to scaling companies.

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In this episode of Exploring Growth, host Lee Murray talks with Nick Foy, Founder and CEO of Silverdale Technology. They discuss the importance of building effective systems for scaling companies. With over 30 years of experience, Nick introduces the 4 steps to build structured systems. This episode offers valuable insights for leaders looking to enhance their business processes.

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