What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs?
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.
🎬 Episode Chapters
01:15 – 02:20: Podcast Intro & Why Customer Experience Drives Business Growth
02:20 – 06:15: Disney & NASA Lessons: Enhancing Customer Experience Without Extra Cost
06:15 – 10:10: Mapping the Customer Journey for Service Business Scaling
10:10 – 16:13: Disney’s “Plussing” Method & Continuous Improvement for Small Businesses
16:13 – 18:42: Turning Mistakes Into Customer Loyalty Moments
18:42 – 21:37: Handwritten Thank You Notes & Relationship Marketing That Works
21:37 – 24:27: Client Retention Through Personal Touches & Thoughtful Gestures
24:27 – 26:43: Offline Marketing, Direct Mail & Standing Out in a Digital World
26:43 – 29:10: Internal Customer Experience & Employee Engagement Lessons from NASA
29:10 – End: Final Takeaways, One Action to Implement & How to Connect with Vance Morris
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📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
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Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn
Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
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🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
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Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
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📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
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FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
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💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/
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What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs?
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.
🎬 Episode Chapters
01:15 – 02:20: Podcast Intro & Why Customer Experience Drives Business Growth
02:20 – 06:15: Disney & NASA Lessons: Enhancing Customer Experience Without Extra Cost
06:15 – 10:10: Mapping the Customer Journey for Service Business Scaling
10:10 – 16:13: Disney’s “Plussing” Method & Continuous Improvement for Small Businesses
16:13 – 18:42: Turning Mistakes Into Customer Loyalty Moments
18:42 – 21:37: Handwritten Thank You Notes & Relationship Marketing That Works
21:37 – 24:27: Client Retention Through Personal Touches & Thoughtful Gestures
24:27 – 26:43: Offline Marketing, Direct Mail & Standing Out in a Digital World
26:43 – 29:10: Internal Customer Experience & Employee Engagement Lessons from NASA
29:10 – End: Final Takeaways, One Action to Implement & How to Connect with Vance Morris
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📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
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Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn
Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
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🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
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📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/
How to Make the 10X Leap in Business with Steve Walsh | Grownlearn Podcast
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How to Make the 10X Leap in Business with Steve Walsh | Grownlearn Podcast
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, Zorina Dimitrova sits down with Steve Walsh, investor, entrepreneur, and author of "Make the 10X Leap." Broadcasting from the insurance hub of Des Moines, Iowa, Steve shares his battle-tested strategies for scaling businesses, raising capital, and building a strong company culture—without losing your soul in the process.
This conversation dives deep into startup growth strategies, the difference between venture capital and smart private equity, and why relationship-building and strategic alignment are at the core of truly sustainable businesses.
Whether you're a founder aiming for your first million or a seasoned entrepreneur preparing for an exit, this episode is packed with insights on entrepreneurial mindset, team dynamics, and the real deal behind investor-readiness.
Steve Walsh's website: https://www.bisonequitygroup.com/
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📺 Explore our curated playlist THE CAPITAL PLAYBOOK HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J3Csa1jytu1X1JKyZ_6qTQb
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Unlock Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with GrowNLearn
GrowNLearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
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🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
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📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/
Grownlearn
What if the customer experience principles behind Disney-level service and NASA-grade operational excellence could be applied to your business, without increasing your costs?
In this episode of the Grownlearn Podcast, host Zorina Dimitrova, Investment Matchmaker & Strategic Growth Advisor, sits down with Vance Morris, a customer experience expert who has worked with Disney, NASA, and the Kennedy Center.
🎬 Episode Chapters
01:15 – 02:20: Podcast Intro & Why Customer Experience Drives Business Growth
02:20 – 06:15: Disney & NASA Lessons: Enhancing Customer Experience Without Extra Cost
06:15 – 10:10: Mapping the Customer Journey for Service Business Scaling
10:10 – 16:13: Disney’s “Plussing” Method & Continuous Improvement for Small Businesses
16:13 – 18:42: Turning Mistakes Into Customer Loyalty Moments
18:42 – 21:37: Handwritten Thank You Notes & Relationship Marketing That Works
21:37 – 24:27: Client Retention Through Personal Touches & Thoughtful Gestures
24:27 – 26:43: Offline Marketing, Direct Mail & Standing Out in a Digital World
26:43 – 29:10: Internal Customer Experience & Employee Engagement Lessons from NASA
29:10 – End: Final Takeaways, One Action to Implement & How to Connect with Vance Morris
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📺 Take a peek at our curated playlist Business Tools and Expert Advise: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJlaeHk03J1EXRVuoR-UnjoEu9mGegyh
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Explore Strategic Growth & Investment-Ready Opportunities with Grownlearn
Grownlearn, led by Zorina Dimitrova, connects select VCs, Family Offices, and Strategic Investors with precisely matched, high-growth ventures across Europe and the U.S.
We also support founders with strategic growth advisory—helping you transform your business model, increase valuation, and prepare for investment or exit.
🎯 No random pitches. No wasted time. Just targeted growth and curated deal flow.
📌 Want Curated Investment Deals?
👉 Book Your Private Briefing: https://grownlearn.org/
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🎧 Listen to the GrowNLearn Podcast
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/grownlearn/id1515759956
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1bUIDGbSQl4BlHeNeeJfva
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/grownlearn
All platforms: https://grownlearn.onpodium.com/
📲 Follow Us on Social Media
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grownlearn
X (Twitter): https://x.com/grownlearn1729
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healnlearn_grownlearn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healnlearn_grownlearn/
Success Mindset Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@healnlearn
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📈 Tools for Investors & Founders
Tax Optimization for Real Estate Investors:
https://mavencostseg.referralrock.com/l/ZORINA/
FREE LinkedIn Profile Audit:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/r5wgf
AI-Powered Lead Generation for Dealmakers:
https://ps.linkedvanow.com/tjnia9mrkt85
💬 Ready to connect with investor-ready ventures or expert advisors?
Schedule your 1:1 session → https://grownlearn.org/