Growth by Design

About Growth by Design

Growth by Design isn’t just another business podcast; it’s a conversation about building stronger organizations by design, not by chance. Each week, we dive into the realities leaders and entrepreneurs face: scaling teams, navigating shifting markets, and overcoming hurdles every business encounters. You’ll hear timeless strategies paired with fresh insights from years of partnering with companies across industries. Expect discussions on empowering employees, strengthening culture, tackling sales challenges, marketing missteps, and accounting lessons learned the hard way. We’ll share case studies, break down current market climates, and spotlight trends that matter today and tomorrow. Each episode also features a Recruitment Tip of the Week with practical, actionable advice on hiring, retention, and talent strategy. Growth by Design gives leaders the tools, context, and perspective to put into practice immediately. Because growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design.

Publisher

Robert Graham & Ross Rosner

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Oct 2025

Latest episode

24 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

26 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Stop Hiring Like a Charity: Avoid Friend, Loyalty & Legacy Hires | Growth by Design

   Stop Hiring Like a Charity: Avoid Friend, Loyalty & Legacy Hires | Growth by Design Welcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by design. In this episode, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner explain why small businesses can't afford charity hires. Every seat is a strategic seat, and a poor-fit hire damages performance, culture, and retention. They break down the three common traps: the friend hire, the loyalty promotion...

2. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Stated vs. Actual Culture: What You Tolerate Defines Your Company | Growth by Design

   Stated vs. Actual Culture: What You Tolerate Defines Your Company | Growth by Design Welcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by design. In this season finale, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner break down the gap between a company's stated culture, the values on the wall, and its actual culture, which is whatever leadership tolerates. They dig into the common culture killers: chronic lateness, the protected toxic high p...

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Your PTO Policy Says What You Believe About Work

   Your PTO Policy Is Costing You More Than You Think (Unlimited vs. Lumped PTO) | Growth by Design Welcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by design. In this episode, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner break down what your PTO policy is really costing you, in dollars and in culture. U.S. companies are carrying roughly $225 billion in unused PTO liability, about $2,000 per employee, and most owners never see that number. R...