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The Growth Drive Hot Seat: Dr. Patricia Malone on Unlocking Business Value Beyond EBITDA
SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Patricia R. Malone and George discuss the concept of strategic capacity as a fundamental driver of value creation in businesses. They ...
The Growth-Drive Hot Seat: Beyond the Ask: Building a Referral-Driven Process with Mike Garrison
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, George Sandmann and Mike Garrison discuss the importance of referrals, collaboration, and the dynamics of effective workshops. Th...
The Growth-Drive Hot Seat: Cracking the Code–Private Equity and the Middle Market with Bob Dunn
SummaryIn this conversation, George and Bob Dunn discuss the intricacies of middle market private equity, focusing on GF Data's role in providing valuable insights int...
The Growth-Drive Hot Seat: Why Owners Delay–and How to Break Through With Fletcher Brown
SummaryIn this conversation, Fletcher Brown, CEO of the Business Enterprise Institute, and George Sandmann discuss the concept of owner-based planning, its evolution f...
The Growth-Drive Hot Seat with Mike Garrison
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Mike Garrison and George Sandmann discuss the evolving landscape of client acquisition, emphasizing the decline of email marketin...
Growth-Drive Hot Seat with Jacob Andra, AI Thought Leader
SummaryIn this conversation, Jacob Andra from Talbot West discusses the transformative potential of AI in various business sectors, particularly in mergers and acquisi...
Engineering Enterprise Value: How Strategic Capacity is Redefining M&A
In this episode, we explore how the concept of Strategic Capacity is transforming the way businesses are valued in mergers and acquisitions. Moving beyond traditional ...
From Strategy to Execution: How Firms Grow with Intention with Christine Hollinden
SummaryIn this conversation, George and Christine discusses the evolving landscape of the accounting industry, emphasizing the importance of strategic capacity, client...
Burn the Boats: Why CPAs Must Evolve or Get Rolled Up
SummaryThis conversation delves into the evolving role of CPAs in the business landscape, emphasizing the importance of advisory services and the need for CPAs to adap...
Stop Being the Hub of the Wheel: Brad & Clay Eure on Systematizing Success
SummaryIn this conversation, Brad & Clay Eure discuss their journey as small business consultants, focusing on the importance of systematic processes in advisory servi...
The Truth About Exit Planning: Why 83% of Owners Aren’t There Yet
SummaryIn this conversation, George discusses the importance of exit planning and growth strategies for businesses. He emphasizes that while exit planning is crucial, ...
FA Exit Planners + Growth Advisors = WIN
SummaryIn this episode of The Business Advisor Hot Seat, George Sammann discusses the importance of collaboration between wealth advisors and growth advisors in the co...
C3D Certification: Top Business Advisor Explains Why He Loves It
SummaryIn this conversation, Tim Rhode shares his extensive experience in business advisory and how the C3D certification has transformed his approach to helping busin...
George explores Referral-Driven Sales Process with Mike Garrison
SummaryIn this podcast, Mike and George delve into the critical issue of owner dependence in businesses, discussing its implications on valuation, sales processes, and...
CLARITY: What's In the Box?
SummaryThis conversation focuses on the Growth Drive Summit and the importance of building a profitable advisory business. It delves into the Growth Drive process, emp...
How Collaboration Drives Business Growth with Author and CEO Mike Garrison
SummaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the Growth Drive methodology and the importance of collaboration in business development. They emphasize the need for effecti...
Transforming Accounting: From Bean Counters to Strategic Advisors with Growth-Driver Carl J. Cox of 40Accounting
Summary: In this episode, George speaks with Carl J. Cox, founder of Forty Accounting and Forty Strategy, about the evolving role of CPAs in strategic planning and bus...
Exit Planning and Unlocking the Freedom Point with Greg Maddox of Cultivate Advisors
Summary: In this engaging conversation, George and Greg delve into the concept of the 'Freedom Point' in business, exploring how business owners can achieve a lifestyl...