Growth Think Tank Podcast
1) Leadership Continuous Improvement Is the Path with Austin Yarborough at Central Coast Moving
In this episode of Grow Think Tank, Gene Hammett sits down with Austin Yarborough, founder of Central Coast Moving, ranked No. 2,278 on the Inc. 5000 list, to explore the power of leadership and conti...Show More
2) The Hidden Year-End Reflection Most Growth-Stage CEOs Skip and Why It Slows Growth
In this episode, I share critical year-end reflections for growth-stage CEOs, especially those leading organizations of around 20 employees. As companies scale, leadership must shift from personal exe...Show More
3) Are you ready for AI-powered Outbound Sales? with AJ Cassata at Revenue Boost
In this episode, Gene Hammett interviews AJ Cassata, founder of Revenue Boost, about AI-driven lead generation in B2B marketing. AJ emphasizes the collaborative use of AI in sales, warns against full ...Show More
Are you ready for AI-powered Outbound Sales? with AJ Cassata at Revenue Boost
25:32 | Dec 29th, 2025
4) 2026 Predictions for CEOs: The Shifts That Will Drive or Stall Growth with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach
In this episode of Grow Think Tank, I unpack the critical shifts CEOs must anticipate as we approach 2026, with a sharp focus on clarity in leadership and organizational expectations. I share five key...Show More
5) Creating a Category of One Business Through Visionary Leadership and Relentless Execution with John Bradford at PetScreening
In this episode, John Bradford, CEO of Pet Screening, ranked No. 879 on the Inc. 5000 in 2025. Joins Gene Hammett to talk about what it really takes to build a "category of one" business. Bradford sha...Show More
6) Increase Urgency within Your Cultures With a 3-Part Formula with Gene Hammett, CEO Coach
In this episode, we're diving into something every organization talks about but few truly master urgency. I share what I've learned coaching CEOs about why urgency matters so much and how clarity, ene...Show More
7) Values-Driven Leadership Drives Everything with Jeff Socha at Socha Capital
2025 list of fastest-growing companies. Jeff shares how values-driven leadership shapes every aspect of his organization, from strategic decisions to daily client interactions. He breaks down the core...Show More
Values-Driven Leadership Drives Everything with Jeff Socha at Socha Capital
28:28 | Nov 30th, 2025
8) Leadership Adaptability and Learning Agility with Houri Tamizifar at Cynuria
Today's guest, Houri Tamizifar, Co-Founder and CEO of Cynuria Inc. and Inc. 5000 honoree (Rank No. 2502), joins the show to discuss the growing importance of Leadership Adaptability and the evolving r...Show More
Leadership Adaptability and Learning Agility with Houri Tamizifar at Cynuria
28:36 | Nov 23rd, 2025
9) 5 "Good CEO" Habits That Quietly Cap Revenue
In this episode, I break down the core habits that set successful CEOs apart and how those habits directly influence organizational growth. We explore the risks of overcommitting and getting too deep ...Show More
10) Culture Shapes Leadership with Kelsey Hensley at NovEx Supply Chain
Today's guest is Kelsey Hensley, President at NovEx Supply Chain, whose company was ranked No. 1,662 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list. In this Grow Think Tank interview, Kelsey shares insights on company cu...Show More