Growth Department

EXPLORE

Society & Culture

Religion & Spirituality

Health & Fitness

© 2024 PodJoint

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/bd/bb/40/bdbb40d3-695f-3e1b-8608-b67bfef79581/mza_14377136091388166095.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Growth Department

Chelsey Reynolds

40 episodes

3 days ago

Send us a text Curious about AI but short on time? This episode of the Growth Department podcast gives leaders and operators a plain-English playbook. Chelsey sits down with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan to unpack what actually moves the needle. No jargon. Just practical wins you can plug into your business this week. You will hear how Sairam thinks about AI literacy for leaders, why simple tools beat shiny toys, and where agents fit in. He also shares a 30-minutes-a-day ...

Show more...

Entrepreneurship

All content for Growth Department is the property of Chelsey Reynolds and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Send us a text Curious about AI but short on time? This episode of the Growth Department podcast gives leaders and operators a plain-English playbook. Chelsey sits down with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan to unpack what actually moves the needle. No jargon. Just practical wins you can plug into your business this week. You will hear how Sairam thinks about AI literacy for leaders, why simple tools beat shiny toys, and where agents fit in. He also shares a 30-minutes-a-day ...

Show more...

Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/40)

Growth Department

AI For The Rest Of Us. Practical Wins for Busy Business Leaders with Sairam Sundaresan

Send us a text Curious about AI but short on time? This episode of the Growth Department podcast gives leaders and operators a plain-English playbook. Chelsey sits down with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan to unpack what actually moves the needle. No jargon. Just practical wins you can plug into your business this week. You will hear how Sairam thinks about AI literacy for leaders, why simple tools beat shiny toys, and where agents fit in. He also shares a 30-minutes-a-day ...

3 days ago

36 minutes

Growth Department

Leadership Selling for Founders: How to win modern buyers without the cold pitch

Send us a text Modern buyers are tuning out the cold pitch, so smart founders and sales leaders are changing how they sell. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey sits down with Joe Candido, founder of Fifth Element Associates and best selling author of Leadership Selling, to explore how sales leaders can ditch outdated tactics and start leading with outcomes that matter. Joe breaks down why traditional selling is dead, what it means to “sell to leaders,” and how the best s...

1 week ago

38 minutes

Growth Department

Make LinkedIn Work in 30 Minutes a Day: Positioning, Commenting, and Real Connections

Send us a text You don’t need a massive following to see real results on LinkedIn. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey sits down with Kayla Ihrig, founder of Writing From Nowhere, to uncover how entrepreneurs can grow their visibility and revenue on LinkedIn with just 30 minutes a day. Kayla shares her best strategies for clear positioning, daily engagement, and creating content that builds genuine relationships instead of chasing algorithms. Whether you’ve avoided...

1 week ago

37 minutes

Growth Department

Human-First Marketing in the Age of AI: Lessons From Uplift 360’s Most Profitable Year

Send us a text AI is changing marketing fast. Wes Towers used it to rebuild Uplift 360 and create the most profitable year in company history, all while doubling down on authenticity. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey and Wes break down the systems, content, and team moves that let a boutique agency serve construction brands at a higher level. You will learn how Uplift 360 helps builders, trades, and materials companies show up in AI overviews and search. Wes wal...

2 weeks ago

35 minutes

Growth Department

The Workplace Transformation Method: Diagnose, Align, Attract, Activate, Sustain

Send us a text Every founder and executive leader wants a high-performing team. But when cracks start to form in your company culture, performance and retention take the hit. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Janice Brathwaite, CEO & founder of Workplace Transformations, creator of the Workplace Transformation Method™, and an expert in helping organizations diagnose and repair cultural breakdowns before they turn into business problems. With...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

Growth Department

HubSpot for Lean Teams: Clean Data. Clear Revenue.

Send us a text Clean data. Clear revenue. Is this dream-come-true world in a CRM possible? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Jasz Joseph, Founder & HubSpot Strategist, human-centered growth advocate, and connector of people and opportunities. Jasz shares how lean teams can get more from HubSpot without adding more complexity. After years working for top HubSpot partner agencies, Jasz saw a pattern she couldn’t ignore. Companies were investin...

3 weeks ago

39 minutes

Growth Department

The Inclusion Upgrade: Reduce Turnover, Boost Revenue, and Innovate Faster.

Send us a text What if we could prove that prioritizing inclusion = a more profitable way to run your business? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey talks with Joseph Santana, executive advisor, inclusion strategist, and host of the ERG PowerTalk® Podcast. Together, they explore how companies can move inclusion beyond HR checklists and turn it into a measurable business advantage. Joe is the Chairman of the CDO PowerCircle and a trusted advisor to executives from companie...

3 weeks ago

48 minutes

Growth Department

Culture of Alignment: How to Build High-Trust, High-Performance Teams

Send us a text When culture feels confusing, growth stalls. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey sits down with organizational strategist and author Matthew Person to unpack why so many company cultures quietly break down and how his “Square Management System” helps leaders create alignment, trust, and scalable clarity. Matthew brings nearly 25 years of experience helping companies create and capture enterprise value. He’s the creator of the proprietary Square Management ...

4 weeks ago

39 minutes

Growth Department

Foresight for Founders: Preparing for Growth, Leadership Shifts, and Exit

Send us a text Growing a transferable business starts with clarity. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Stephen Wolford of Foresight Growth Advisors to explore what it takes to build a company that gives you freedom today and flexibility tomorrow. Stephen shares how to remove owner dependency, improve financial visibility, and strengthen leadership so your business runs smoothly with or without you. You’ll hear how proactive planning turns exit re...

1 month ago

56 minutes

Growth Department

Build Social Authority: Conversations at Scale and Content That Converts

Send us a text What if your brand could become the trusted voice your audience looks for first? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Arias WebsterBerry shares how he built multiple businesses by shifting from random acts of marketing to conversations at scale. He breaks down Social Authority, his blend of smart PR and consistent content, and shows how creative-first thinking gives founders a real growth edge. You’ll hear his incredible journey from homelessness to running arena-s...

1 month ago

38 minutes

Growth Department

Learning in Public: Entrepreneurial Growth, Accountability, and Resilience

Send us a text In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Liora Dudar shares how she co-founded Overtone haircare in a kitchen, grew it into a nationally loved, eight-figure e-commerce brand, and led it through a successful exit. Now as a coach, she helps founders navigate how to clarify their mission, set and hold accountability, and lead with resilience. We dig into people-first leadership, values that guide decisions, and the power of learning in public as an entrepreneur. Plus... a...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Growth Department

2026 Budgeting Playbook: Set Smarter Goals, Incentives, and Accountability

Send us a text Budgeting season is here, and it’s more than just numbers in a spreadsheet. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Marcus Rien joins Chelsey Reynolds to walk founders and leadership teams through a practical, people-first approach to building a 2026 budget. From setting sales goals to holding teams accountable, Marcus shares how to create a process that inspires confidence and alignment across the company. What you’ll learn in this episode: How to evaluate this year’...

1 month ago

50 minutes

Growth Department

How to Find Your Most Important Number (and Align Your Entire Company Around It)

Send us a text What if your company had one number that could keep everyone focused and driving results? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Lee Benson, serial founder, investor, and creator of the MIND Methodology. With three major exits under his belt, Lee shares how leaders can identify their most important number, align every department to it, and build a culture that creates real value—financial, emotional, and even spiritual. This isn’t theo...

1 month ago

50 minutes

Growth Department

How Tenia Davis Left the Boardroom to Create a Bookstore Café That Brings People Together

Send us a text What happens when a successful corporate HR executive trades in the boardroom for bookshelves, coffee, and community? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Tenia Davis, PhD, to talk about her bold leap from the C-suite to founding a bookstore café and podcast studio in Homewood, IL. Tenia shares why she walked away from a thriving career in human resources to build a purpose-driven space for conversation, creativity, and connection. S...

1 month ago

35 minutes

Growth Department

The Sales Leader's 2026 Playbook: Planning, Hiring, and Crushing Targets

Send us a text The 2026 planning season is the perfect chance to sharpen your sales strategy and set your team up for a strong year. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with seasoned Chief Revenue Officer (and now executive sales recruiter) Steve Levitt to share the playbook every sales leader needs to plan, hire, and hit ambitious growth goals From comp plans and hiring filters to culture and consistency, Steve shares hard-won lessons from his career ...

1 month ago

57 minutes

Growth Department

Values-Based Hiring: How to Build a Team That Thrives

Send us a text On this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Dr. David S. Cohen, founder of DS Cohen and Associates Group and author of the new book Selecting the Best: Fostering a Workforce Driven by Values for Lasting Success to explore the art of values-based hiring. Dr. Cohen shares how identifying and hiring for behaviors rooted in authentic company values leads to stronger teams and healthier culture. From defining moments of truth in your...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Growth Department

How to Build Authority, Delegate with Confidence, and Scale Smart Teams with Dennis Meador

Send us a text When your business is just starting out, you wear every hat. You sell, you market, you manage operations. But real growth comes when you learn how to delegate with confidence, build authority in your niche, and put scalable systems in place. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Dennis “DM” Meador, a lifelong entrepreneur and marketing strategist who has helped attorneys and business owners create content ecosystems that generate auth...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Growth Department

The Compassionate Leadership Flywheel: Why Kind Companies Win

Send us a text What if the fastest way to grow wasn’t fear or control, but compassion? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Dr. Bruno, TEDx speaker, researcher, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business, joins Chelsey Reynolds to explore how trust, generosity, and empathy create a flywheel of performance that benefits employees, customers, and leaders alike. You’ll hear from his research: why fear-based management backfires, how to build a culture where people ac...

2 months ago

53 minutes

Growth Department

Leaving Corporate to Lead with Heart: Wendy Jensen on Building a Purpose-Driven Brand

Send us a text Wendy Jensen spent decades leading corporate teams and strategy in a fast-paced environment at a major internet company. Then she walked away to start something entirely her own— a purpose-driven retail and lifestyle brand rooted in Scandinavian values, family heritage, and genuine human connection. In this episode, Wendy joins host Chelsey Reynolds to share how she left executive leadership to build Scandinavian Hearts, a business that brings joy and meaning into people’s live...

2 months ago

30 minutes

Growth Department

How to Align Sales, Finance, and Operations for Smarter Growth

Send us a text When sales, finance, and operations pull in different directions, growth stalls. But when those teams align, momentum builds fast. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Marcus Rien (scratch golfer, COO, and CFO turned founder of Waves CPAs) to explore how founders can create operational clarity, unlock faster decision-making, and build systems that support scale. Marcus unpacks real-world examples of silo breakdowns and shares a...

2 months ago

39 minutes