LEAD. GROW. LIVE.
Welcome to Lead. Grow. Live., the weekly podcast that empowers business owners and entrepreneurs to navigate the intricate balance of leadership, growth, and life. Hosted by Jeff Martin, along with expert co-hosts from Company Growth Advisors, we dive deep into the minds of those who are not only running successful companies but are also living fulfilling lives.
In each episode, we interview leaders from various industries, uncovering their secrets to effective leadership, sustainable growth, and living peaceful, healthy lives. After all, we enter business not just to make a living, but to create the lives we desire.
Join us every Monday morning for inspiring stories, actionable insights, and live coaching moments that can help you unlock your potential as a leader and grow your company. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, Lead. Grow. Live. offers valuable guidance to elevate your leadership game and enrich your life.
Tune in and transform the way you lead your people, grow your company, and live your life!
Episodes
32 episodes
Servant Leadership For Those Who Serve with Greg Grogan - Ep. 32
The people who are always on watch, protecting our community and way of life are often appreciated and honored, but they are human beings who need help from time to time just like the rest of us.From military to first responders, the peo...
Protecting People, Production, and Profitability with Scott Rainey - Ep. 31
Each company and industry has it's own set of complexities, but this episode's guest runs a company with a lot at stake!Scott Rainey is the President of Quest Safety Solutions, so what makes his position and this episode unique is that h...
Finding Value in Each Season of Life with Pete Prados - Ep. 30
If you're look for top-level business insights from someone who's got experience in more companies than you can imagine, then this episode is for you!Pete Prados, a Business Broker at Sunbelt, shares his experiences and lessons in this e...
Conquering the Mountain in Your Mind with Mandie Romero, P.D. - Ep. 29
Does your work resonate on a deeper level because it's tied to a challenge or personal experience you've lived through?This week's guest has taken their life-changing transformations and built a business that has benefitted countless wom...
The Journey to Entrepreneurship with Nick Cart and Paul Kreamer - Ep. 28
Typically, business owners hope that they leave a great impact on people and make their lives better, but this episode's guests own a business that physically makes people better!Paul Kreamer and Nick Cart own Tri-City Physical Therapy i...
Finding Success Beyond Business with Tyler Hebert - Ep. 27
Is time flying by as you are growing your company, creating a sense of urgency to not only succeed in business - but ensure you are taking care of your family, friends... and even your own health?If you can relate to this phenomenon, the...
Lessons from a Life in Business with Jim Dore - Ep. 26
If you're looking for deep lessons from someone who's spent decades and decades in business, then this episode is for you!Jim Dore of Beyond Consulting has an incredible business history from top-level leadership in a billion-dollar comp...
Blackbelt Business Breakthroughs with Jared Conques - Ep. 25
There's fighting for your business, then there's fighting FOR your business - and this episode's guest literally fights for his business every day!Jared Conques of Gladiators Academy of Lafayette and Ragin' Fighting Championships bridges...
Growing People As You Grow Your Business with John Ray Perkins - Ep. 24
When you start a business, it's usually because you have an idea or a solution that you want to bring to market, but somewhere along the way, many entrepreneurs realize one of their business's greatest accomplishments is the growth of the peopl...
Building an Elite Team with Kent Masson - Ep. 23
Do you ever marvel at high-level, championship teams in sports and wonder what goes into creating such a powerful group of performance-driven athletes?There are so many parallels between sports and business, so it makes sense that a lot ...
Focusing the Vision of Entrepreneurship with Jude David - Ep. 22
Breaking into the world of entrepreneurship means taking risk and investing in yourself - often to the extent of being misunderstood by those around you.The payoff, however, can be massive, often outweighing the typical paycheck lifestyl...
A Business that Speaks to Seekers with Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon - Ep. 21
Can you relate to the fear, excitement, and internal calling that an entrepreneur feels when they're launching their business?Sarah Mary Toce-Donlon of Sarah Mary, LLC speaks to those feelings as she shares her journey of starting her ow...
Sharing Sucess with Others with Grayson Stepanek - Ep. 20
You won't believe the incredible list of leadership achievements Grayson has acquired at such a young age, as he describes in this episode!Grayson is all about sharing success with others.In fact, his definition of success is he...
Living the Entrepreneurial Lifestyle with Tyler Albrecht - Ep. 19
Do you know anyone who's subscribed to the age-old model of working hard for decades, waiting to live out their dreams when they retire, only to arrive at retirement too worn out to actually make their dreams reality?Tyler Albrecht of Ke...
Building a Business that Connects Community with Michael Soileau - Ep. 18
Discover the mindset and strategy behind LFT Fiber as Michael Soileau, Director of LFT Fiber, shares his experiences, insights, and lessons he's learned along the way.From managing large companies in massive cities to coming back home, M...
Putting People First with Joel Fruge - Ep. 17
In a world where big-box stores are becoming increasingly prevalent, exceptional customer service is truly a distinguishing factor for smaller businesses.Joel Fruge of Acadiana Prescription Shop talks about how he and his staff provide u...
Helping Others Help Others with John Williams - Ep. 16
Can you relate to feeling immense fulfillment from helping others through your unique skill set?It's a cornerstone of entrepreneurship to be of service and truly help people live better lives - and that's exactly what drives John Willia...
Keep Learning, Keep Living with Abi Falgout - Ep. 15
Ever feel like if you had a stronger skill set, you'd be able to achieve more in your career?Technology is developing at record speed, which creates a need for humans to learn and grow with it - especially in the workplace.Abi Fa...
The Business of Helping with Becky Phares - Ep. 14
This episode features the captivating story of Becky Phares, a Lafayette business owner and Pilates instructor who is paving the way for other instructors by setting them up for success.We get into her leadership style and what's next o...
Concious Coaching with John Hitter - Ep. 13
Learn about how John Hitter, Founder of Pelican State Running, takes a qualitative and conscious approach to training runners who set high goals.From building discipline to understanding your team on a personal level, there's a ton of l...
Business Ownership from a Service Provider with Christy Pennison - Ep. 12
Are you an expert service provider and entrepreneur? Your expertise won’t run the business for you.In this episode of Lead. Grow. Live., Chrsity Pennison, a Louisiana founder in the mental health space, shares the shift from delivering ...
Financial Decisions with A.J. Toce - Ep. 11
Entrepreneur? Your financial decisions could cost you thousands.AJ Toce and Blake Eiermann (Toce Financial Group) join Company Growth Academy’s Lead. Grow. Live. to discuss financial strategies built specifically for entrepreneurs.<...
Holistic Marketing with Ethan Conques - Ep. 10
This week on Lead Grow Live, our host Jeff Martin sits down with Ethan Conques, founder and president of Econ Marketing. From agency life to launching his own business, Ethan shares his inspiring journey into entrepreneurship and how he discove...
Knowing when to let go with Jackie Hettich - Ep. 09
In this powerful episode of Lead Grow Live, Jackie Hettich opens up about the moment everything changed for her thriving wellness business. From a regulatory curveball that forced her IV clinic to shut down to the emotional chaos of letting go ...
Two words that transform conversations with Fred Reggie – Ep. 08
In this episode of Lead, Grow, Live, host Jeff Martin engages with longtime friend and esteemed executive coach, Fred Reggie. Fred discusses his new book, Tell Me: How to Initiate and Nurture Meaningful Conversations with Anyone, Anywhere, Anyt...