It can be tough for business owners to figure out how to drive growth when they’re in the thick of it. Growth Decoder digs into the pivotal moments that entrepreneurs face and asks how they tackled each challenge to get where they are today. Brought to you by Canadian Western Bank, this podcast will give you tangible takeaways that you can use as you build your own business. Episodes feature companies at various stages of growth, from one that’s grappling with a rapid rise in revenue, employees and customers, to another that’s handing over the reins to new leadership.
Host Mahfuz Chowdhury is a brand manager and keynote speaker who helps organizations and brands enhance their culture and team performance through creative storytelling.
Grooming the next leader—succession, transition and mentoring with Christine Faulhaber
Mahfuz speaks with Christine Faulhaber, CEO and founder of Faulhaber Agency, about how she found and mentored the right person to take over when she stepped away from day-to-day operations of her PR agency.
18 Sept 2024
Living the brand—building a top-performing team with Altea Active
Mahfuz talks to former Team Canada decathlete Mike Nolan, who’s now co-founder and COO of premium fitness club Altea Active, about identifying market opportunities in a crowded field and building the right team.
17 Sept 2024
Following your passion, with The Idea Suite and Energy for Growth
Mahfuz talks with Fiona Stevenson, co-founder of The Idea Suite and Energy for Growth, about the hows and whys of running two businesses -- and what it takes to keep the passion for entrepreneurship.
12 Sept 2024
From strategy to results—the power of execution with Al Safa Foods
Mahfuz speaks with Abdul Munim Sheikh, CEO of halal food company Al Safa Foods, about identifying market opportunities, assembling a team and the need for patience.
10 Nov 2023
Growing pains: How to scale your business without sacrificing quality, with Pure Image
Mahfuz speaks to Drew Galvin, principal of Pure Image, about the hard work of building his home theatre and automation company from scratch – and the even harder work of steering it through a period of growth.
9 Nov 2023
Selling at peak value: Succession planning, with V.I.P. Soaps
Mahfuz speaks to VIP Soap Product’s Keith Bozman. Bozman, recently retired, shares insights on the ups and downs of leading a successful business before steering it into the care of new owners.
27 Feb 2023
Proven disruption, with Sharp Trucking
In Episode 3 of Growth Decoder, Mahfuz meets Matthew Halstead, the president of Sharp Trucking, and hears how the business overcame the loss of its CEO and more than doubled its number of trucks in just over a year. Matthew also digs into how to build trust with a new team and shares how an accident completely changed the way Sharp Trucking operates.
27 Feb 2023
Why authenticity matters, with HRD Homes
In Episode 2 of Growth Decoder, Lindsay and Robert Vieville join Mahfuz to talk about building their custom home business. HRD Homes saw 1,000-per-cent growth over three years, testing the couple’s ability to adapt and stick to their core values. The Vievilles discuss running a company together, balancing parenting with entrepreneurship, and how authenticity on social media has helped to solidify their brand.
27 Feb 2023
The leap to a second location, with Odd Company Brewing
In Episode 1 of Growth Decoder, Mahfuz meets John Toman and Brett Loree, two of the owners behind Odd Company Brewing. The home brewers turned business partners share how their team overcame production and pandemic constraints to expand to a second location in the brewing heart of Edmonton.
22 Feb 2023
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