What does it take to drive remarkable business growth while building a mission-driven company culture?

In this episode of Here We Grow, host Marcia Barnes speaks with Dave Lindsey about the transformative journey of his business, DEFENDERS, and the strategies that led to its unprecedented success. Dave delves into the power of outsourcing non-core competencies, the pivotal transition from an hourly rate to performance-based compensation, and the importance of removing operational bottlenecks. He shares how these strategic decisions not only optimized his company's marketing and sales teams but also fostered a resilient and collaborative work environment.

Tune in for a candid conversation as Marcia and Dave provide valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and fostering a thriving organizational culture and how all three can lead to transformative growth.

To learn more about the podcast and Marcia Barnes’ book Here We Grow: The Marketing Formula to 10x Your Business and Transform Your Future, visit https://mathbeforemarketing.com/podcast/.

What does it take to build a resilient company culture capable of weathering any storm?

In this episode of Here We Grow, host Marcia Barnes speaks with Deborah Wood, Founder and Chairperson of Avant Healthcare about a pivotal moment when her business faced significant challenges and how a resilient company culture helped navigate through it. Deborah stresses the importance of a value-driven culture and how these values guide critical decisions, including walking away from a toxic client. And that’s just one of Deborah's hard-won lessons that led to her company's remarkable growth despite the ever-present curveballs that life seems determined to throw her way!

In this important conversation between Marcia and Deborah, they provide valuable lessons on leadership, resilience, and creating a thriving organizational culture. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a team leader, or someone navigating personal and professional challenges, this episode offers inspiration and practical advice for fostering a positive work environment that will hold fast against life’s obstacles.

To learn more about the podcast and Marcia Barnes’ book Here We Grow: The Marketing Formula to 10x Your Business and Transform Your Future, visit https://mathbeforemarketing.com/podcast/.

San Pathak and Darye Henry credit after school programs with not only keeping them out of trouble in their youth, but setting them on the path to success as adults. Now they’re on a mission to pay those experiences forward with youth program management software that makes it easy for parents and kids to get connected with after school programs.

In this episode of Here We Grow, Marcia Barnes speaks with San and Darye about AfterSchool HQ, and their mission to decrease childhood crime rates, boost graduation rates, and ultimately lead more kids into successful futures.

Discover how instilling young people with the entrepreneurial spirit can help put them on a path to developing generational wealth. Marvel at how these two founders have gone from after-school program participants to business owners and job providers in their own right.

Darye and San’s inspiring story perfectly exemplifies the transformational impacts key mentors in our youth can have on our futures.

To learn more about the podcast and Marcia Barnes’ book Here We Grow: The Marketing Formula to 10x Your Business and Transform Your Future, visit https://mathbeforemarketing.com/podcast/.