Join Esteban Riano, founder of Ovanix AI, on the Seven-Figure Growth Show Podcast! This is your community for understanding how leaders in high-ticket consulting firms and marketing agencies tackle growth, optimization, and AI integration.
We dive into authentic conversations with innovators and strategists, exploring everything from growth strategies to financial challenges and the transformative impact of AI.
If you're ready for honest discussions, actionable strategies, and insights into thriving in 2026 and beyond, hit subscribe and become part of our community!
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🎙️ Guest: Danielle Schermerhorn🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danielleschermerhorn🏢 Company: Atelier Commerce: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atelier-commerce/
From building and selling her own marketing firm to leading growth at a full-service e-commerce agency — Danielle Schermerhorn shares what actually moves the needle in marketing and scaling a business in 2026.
💡 In this episode we cover:
The foundation most founders skip that quietly kills growth
Why communication — not strategy — is the real bottleneck
Where AI genuinely helps in e-commerce (and where it doesn't)
How to tell the difference between a small fix and a structural problem
The honest truth about AI-generated copy and data analysis
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
1 Jun 2026
Why Net-Zero Construction Is So Hard Right Now
👤 Roy Nandram | LinkedIn: Roy Nandram
🏗️ RND Construction | LinkedIn: RND Construction
🌐 https://rndconstruction.ca/ (https://rndconstruction.ca/)
In this episode, we dive into the realities of building net-zero and high-performance homes in today’s market. Roy breaks down the tension between cost pressure and sustainability, what it actually takes to scale energy-efficient construction, and how integrated design-build systems are changing execution on the ground. We also explore how AI and new technology are starting to influence estimating, documentation, and construction workflows.
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA (https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA)
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/ (https://ovanixai.com/)
20 Apr 2026
From Field Labor to Prefab: How Contractors Are Innovating - Podcast with Ben Cooley
🎙️ Guest: Ben Cooley🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-cooley-54a49449/🏢 Company: T.H. Martin Inc.🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/t.h.-martin-inc./🌐 Website: https://www.thmartin.net/---In this episode, Ben Cooley, VP at T.H. Martin, breaks down how mechanical contractors are adapting to labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and shifting industry demands.We dive into:* The shift from field labor to prefab and modular construction* How lean principles are improving execution and reducing waste* Why communication gaps still impact project timelines and cash flow* How top contractors are moving upstream with design-assist strategies* Where technology (and AI) is actually making an impact — and where it’s still earlyIf you're in construction or operations, this episode gives a real-world look at what’s actually changing inside the industry — and how leading teams are staying ahead.---👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
4 Mar 2026
From White House to Global Growth Strategy - Podcast with James Rosebush
👤 Guest: James Rosebush
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrosebush/
🏢 Company: Growth Strategy Inc.
🌐 Website: https://growthstrategy.us
In this conversation, James Rosebush (Founder & CEO of Growth Strategy Inc.) shares how his experience serving in the White House under President Ronald Reagan shaped his approach to building strategies that actually drive growth.
You’ll hear:
- Why “growth strategy” is both a way of thinking and a way of building
- What clients really value when hiring advisors
- How world-class relationships are built and retained over decades
- Why communication is becoming a hidden growth bottleneck
- James’ take on AI in consulting (and why judgment still matters)
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
24 Feb 2026
Aerospace Compliance: Why Systems Fail, Not Engineers - Podcast with May Guevara
👩🚀 Guest: May Guevara
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/may-guevara
🏢 Company: Guevara Group LLC
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guevara-group-llc
🌐 Website: https://www.guevaragroup.com
🚀 In this episode, May Guevara, Founder & CEO of Guevara Group breaks down a hard truth in aerospace, defense, and space industries: systems fail far more often than engineers do.
We dive into:
- Why outdated quality systems create reactive, high-risk cultures
- How compliance can become a strategic advantage, not a burden
- The real risks of deploying AI in regulated environments
- What AI governance, traceability, and human-in-the-loop systems actually look like
And a first look at Galaxron, an AI-driven internal audit and compliance platform built for mission-critical industries
This is a must-watch for leaders navigating compliance, AI adoption, and operational risk in highly regulated sectors.
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
21 Feb 2026
From Army Corps to AI: Rigorous Cost Estimating - Podcast with Douglas Gransberg
👤 Guest: Doug (Douglas) Gransberg
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-gransberg-58b1461a
🏢 Company: Gransberg & Associates, Inc.
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gransberg-&-associates-inc-
🌐 Website: https://www.gransberg.com
In this episode, Doug breaks down what it really takes to scale a boutique consulting firm in complex infrastructure—without chasing hype or becoming a 1,000-person company.
📊 We talk differentiation, PhD-level rigor in cost estimating (random forests, case-based reasoning, neural nets), and how AI has been embedded in their workflows for years—especially when data is scarce.
🌍 Plus: international expansion lessons, cultural reality checks, and why continuing professional education became their best “marketing engine.”
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
17 Feb 2026
How Do You Build a Business That Runs Without You?
Jen Eckhardt
🔗 Guest LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeneckhardt/
🏢 Company LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurial-freedom/
🌐 Website → https://www.entrepreneurialfreedom.com/
In this episode, Jen Eckhardt — founder of Entrepreneurial Freedom — breaks down what it really takes for founders to move from being indispensable to truly optional in their businesses.
We dive into:
- Why delegation isn’t the goal authority transfer is
- The hidden value of people & systems (not just revenue)
- The “Superman → Yoda” leadership shift every founder must make
- How AI should be used as a leverage layer, not a replacement for humans
- Building AI-powered SOPs and internal operating systems that scale decision-making
- How founder freedom directly impacts enterprise value, exits, and legacy
This is a must-watch for service business founders who want growth without burnout and freedom without losing control. 🚀
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
15 Feb 2026
Compensation, Career Growth, and Retention: A Practical Framework - Podcast with Scott Trumpolt
🎙 Guest: Scott Trumpolt
🔗 Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-trumpolt-m-a-g-r-p-257a6b317/
🏢 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trumpolt-compensation-design-solutions/
🌐 Company Website: https://hrcompensationconsulting.com/
In this episode, Scott Trumpolt explains how compensation strategy, pay transparency, and career architecture are reshaping employee engagement and retention. We discuss why market-based pay structures matter, when internal teams need outside expertise, and how niche consultants are adapting to a world where visibility and trust matter more than referrals.
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
14 Feb 2026
High-Ticket Clients Need Trust
Jim Anderson
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejimanderson/
Psalm Tree CFO (Psalm Tree Consulting)
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/psalmtreecfo/
🌐 https://www.psalmtreecfo.com/
In this episode, Jim breaks down what it really takes to win high-ticket clients when trust matters more than volume. We unpack why relationship-first growth still wins, how he’s using content + LinkedIn shorts to generate connections, and the reality of scaling a fractional CFO practice without getting distracted by “shiny object syndrome.” 🚀🤝
Topics we cover:
- Why you can’t automate trust (especially for high-ticket services)
- Relationship-building strategies that actually convert
- Using LinkedIn + short-form content to build inbound momentum
- When automation makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
12 Feb 2026
AI as a Capability Enhancer, Not a Replacement.
👤 Guest: Paul Austin-Menear
🔗 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/pwamenear
🏢 Company: Six Catalysts
🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/six-catalysts/
🌐 Website: https://www.sixcatalysts.com
In this episode, Paul Austin-Menear breaks down why most “traditional consulting” incentives are broken and how founders can build systems that actually execute instead of strategies that sit on a shelf.
We cover:
- The Six Catalysts framework (trust, innovation, operational excellence, cross-functional exploration, and more)
- Why great ideas don’t come only from the top — and how to design for bottom-up innovation
- The Scalable Feedback Engine: a practical system for turning customer insight into repeatable momentum
- AI as a capability enhancer, not a replacement — and how to adopt it without chaos
- A real-world AI pilot in a law firm that improved productivity and reduced after-hours burnout
What’s next: helping Canadian businesses expand internationally (UK/EU/AUS focus)
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
10 Feb 2026
Why Great Consultants Struggle With Marketing (And How to Fix It)
Rashaun Banjo
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiodun-rashaun-banjo-6b486646/
🏢 Prolific Consulting Services
🌐 Website → https://prolificconsultingservices.com/
🎙️ In this episode, Rashaun Banjo, President & CEO of Prolific Consulting Services, shares his journey from education and athletics to consulting—and breaks down what actually helps organizations move from vision to execution.
We dive into:
- Why strong content, workshops, and books often don’t translate into leads
- How great consultants define clear goals and measurable outcomes
- Lessons from working with schools, municipal partners, and corporate teams
- Building culture, leadership, and resilience that scale
- A grounded take on AI as a tool to support (not replace) human leadership
This conversation is packed with practical insight for consultants, founders, and mission-driven leaders looking to grow without losing their core values. 🚀
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
9 Feb 2026
Beyond the Binder: The Business Psychology of Organizational Health
👤 Guest: Melonie Boone🔗
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melonieboone/
🏢 Company: Boone Management Group
🌐 Website: https://boonemanagementgroup.com
In this episode, Melonie Boone breaks down what “organizational health” really means—and why most companies don’t need another strategy binder… they need alignment.
We cover:
- How Boone Management Group was rebuilt (and why the relaunch is different)
- Why client acquisition still runs on referrals—and what most firms get wrong
- The Boone Alignment Index (BAI): combining quantitative + qualitative diagnostics- Strength-based culture work, repetition, and modeling behaviors over time
- How Melonie uses AI (Gemini + ChatGPT) for reporting, messaging, and outreach—without losing the human touchThe “insource” consulting model: walking side-by-side to execute, not just advise.
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA
🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/
2 Feb 2026
The 4-Step Client Acquisition Framework For Consultants
👤 Daniel Feiman🔗 Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfeimanbuilditbackwards1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfeimanbuilditbackwards1/)🏢 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-backwards/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/build-it-backwards/)🌐 Website: https://www.builditbackwards.com/ (https://www.builditbackwards.com/)
In this episode, Daniel breaks down a timeless client acquisition framework for consulting firms: Recognition → Differentiation → Conversation → Value — plus how he “builds it backwards” by reverse-engineering the ideal outcome into a clear success roadmap. You’ll also hear real examples on strategic planning, profitability by product line, and the metrics leaders should actually track.
👉 Want to see how AI actually drives revenue, cuts costs, and scales operations inside your business?
📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA (https://calendar.app.google/sfJquTCvLKddCuHMA)🌐 Visit → https://ovanixai.com/ (https://ovanixai.com/)
31 Jan 2026
Introductory Episode : The Seven-Figure Growth Show
Join Esteban Riano, founder of Ovanix AI, for the 7-figure Growth Show Podcast! This is your community for understanding how leaders in high-ticket consulting firms and marketing agencies tackle growth, optimization, and AI integration.We dive into authentic conversations with innovators and strategists, exploring everything from growth strategies to financial challenges and the transformative impact of AI. If you're ready for honest discussions, actionable strategies, and insights into thriving in 2026 and beyond, hit subscribe and become part of our community!
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