GrowthLogic Episode 12 - Carl J Cox, 40 Strategy

GrowthLogic Episode 12 - Carl J Cox, 40 Strategy

In this episode of the GrowthLogic, Carl J. Cox, CEO of Forty Strategy joined the show to discuss how business owners can unlock growth, increase valuation, and ultimately create exit-ready companies. We explored Carl’s journey as a six-time entrepreneur, his approach to helping companies scale from startup to $50M+, and the frameworks he uses to drive execution, reduce risk, and improve EBITDA. Carl also shared how authenticity became a turning point in his growth strategy, why traditional lead generation alone won’t scale, and how leveraging workshops, community, and AI as an operating system are key to building a modern, high-impact business.

GrowthLogic Episode 11 - Lindsay Guzowski, The Crucible

In this episode of GrowthLogic, I sat down with Lindsay Guzowski, founder and CEO of The Crucible, to discuss how data-driven behavioral assessments can transform leadership teams in private equity and venture-backed companies. We explored how her team built a scientifically validated assessment platform to evaluate both individual leaders and executive teams—helping investors and portfolio companies identify the traits, dynamics, and tensions that ultimately drive growth, performance, and successful exits.

GrowthLogic Episode 10 - Joe McNamara, Iron Leader Team

In this episode of GrowthLogic, Joe McNamara, founder and CEO of Iron Leader Team and a former U.S. Marine Corps commander, talks about what it really takes to build high-performing leaders and teams. We explored how principles forged in the military—like humility, character, and intentional leadership—translate into sports, business, and scaling organizations, along with Joe’s approach to developing leaders who act, not just hold titles.

GrowthLogic Episode 9 - Cristy O'Connor and Aggie Chydzinski, Athena Advisory Collective

In this episode of GrowthLogic, I sat down with Cristy O’Connor and Aggie Chydzinski, co-founders of Athena Advisory Collective, to talk about their first year building a non-equity, private-equity-style advisory firm for women business owners. We covered how they help founders scale, prepare for exits, and increase enterprise value by acting as true business partners—not just coaches or consultants—along with the challenges of growth, talent, and building lasting client relationships.

GrowthLogic Episode 8 - Josh Tapp, Pantheon

In this episode of GrowthLogic, I welcome Josh Tapp to the podcast. Josh is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Pantheon. We unpack how he’s built powerful referral ecosystems that have driven billions in deal flow and revenue. We explore why true B2B value comes down to helping companies raise, scale, or sell, how to engineer repeatable referrals at scale, and what it really takes to turn relationships into meaningful, revenue-generating partnerships.