C2 Biz Growth
C2 Biz Growth features insightful information and lessons learned from entrepreneurs and CEOs who are growing and scaling their companies. We realize that being the CEO and leader can be a lonely position. However, Success breeds Success and our conversations with men and women on the “entrepreneurial battlefield” will inform, inspire, and drive you to keep marching onward and upward.
C2 Biz Growth is hosted by John Hale III, Founder and CEO of The Cornerstone Group, a business advisory and strategy consulting firm specializing in enhancing companies’ ability to accelerate growth and scale their businesses.
Episodes
25 episodes
How a 24-Year-Old Built Access to $72B in Capital | Family Offices Explained with Anmol Goel - Episode 25
How do you go from $650 to working with over $72 billion in capital?In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, Anmol Goel, Founder & CEO of Gax Multi-Family Office, breaks down how he built trust with elite investors, scaled 40+ startups, and...
From $15K Failure to $175M CEO | Leadership, AI & Scaling Businesses with Travis Mack - Episode 24
How do you go from losing your last $15,000 to building multiple companies and leading a $175M business?In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, John Hale III sits down with Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Salex Corporation, to break down the ...
From Intern to CEO, Leadership Lessons with Tom Linebarger - Episode 23
How do you go from intern to CEO of a global powerhouse? In this episode, former Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger shares hard-earned leadership lessons on building high-performing teams, making bold strategic decisions, worki...
Leadership, Funding, and Exit Strategy with Maria Thompson - Episode 22
Episode 22 of C2 Biz Growth, hosted by John Hale III, features an inspiring and deeply practical conversation with entrepreneur and venture partner Maria Thompson.Maria shares her remarkable journey from a fine arts and industrial design...
From Toxic to Thriving: Leadership Lessons with Anton Gunn - Episode 21
In Episode 21 of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III sits down with leadership expert, executive coach, and CEO of 937 Strategy Group, Anton Gunn, for a powerful conversation on leadership, workplace culture, and employee engagement.Anton ...
From $35K to $90 Million: Business Blueprint Revealed with Austin Okere - Episode 20
In this powerful episode of the C2 Biz Growth Podcast, host John Hale III sits down with Austin Okere, Founder of CWG Plc and the Ausso Leadership Academy. Austin shares how he grew CWG from a modest startup with thirty-five thousand dollars in...
Leadership that Listens: People, Power, and Purpose with Cllr. Biyi Oloko FCA - Episode 19
In this insightful episode of the C2 Biz Growth Podcast, host John Hale III sits down with Biyi Oloko, Executive Vice Chairman of Stephen Simeon Limited, Co-Founder of the Reading Tech Cluster, and a Council Member of the West Berkshire Council...
The Mindset of Growth: Risk, Resilience, and Innovation with Dr. Mathew Knowles - Episode 18
In this powerful episode of the C2 Biz Growth podcast, host John Hale III sits down with the legendary Dr. Mathew Knowles, a global authority in sales, marketing, brand development, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Known for generating more th...
Faith, Family, and the Future of Beauty with Ursula Dudley Oglesby - Episode 17
In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III talks with Ursula Dudley Oglesby, President and CEO of Dudley Beauty Corporation, about transforming a $10 kitchen startup into a global multicultural beauty brand.Ursula shares powerf...
Generative AI, Leadership, and the Future of Work with Sophia Velastegui - Episode 16
In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III welcomes Sophia Velastegui, a globally recognized leader in artificial intelligence, technology strategy, and corporate innovation. With senior leadership roles at Microsoft, Google, Apple, a...
The AI Gold Rush, Silicon Valley Investments, and the Future of VC with Michael Downing - Episode 15
In Episode 15 of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III sits down with Michael Downing, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of MDSV Capital. With over 25 years of experience founding five software companies and investing in more than 65...
Innovating Cancer Treatment: Biotech, Bold Moves, and Business Success with Eric C. Broyles - Episode 14
In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III welcomes Eric Broyles, serial entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Nanocann Therapeutics, for a powerful conversation about resilience, innovation, and leadership in business.Er...
Building Dreams, Partnerships, and Community with C. David Moody Jr. - Episode 13
In this episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III speaks with C. David Moody Jr., founder of C.D. Moody Construction, one of the largest African-American-owned construction companies in the United States. David shares his journey from being ...
The Happy CEO: From Segregation to Success & Giving Back with Byron Boston - Episode 12
Join host John Hale III for a powerful conversation with Byron L. Boston, Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Dynex Capital, Inc, in episode 12 of the C2 Biz Growth podcast. In this illuminating discussion, Byron shares his remarkable jo...
Leading with Purpose: Automotive, Diversity & Community Impact with Ronald Hall - Episode 11
Join your host John Hale III for an insightful conversation with Ronald Hall, President & CEO of Bridgewater Interiors, LLC. As the head of one of the country's largest Minority Business Enterprise certified firms, employing over 2,200 peop...
The Money Maker's Mindset: Venture Capital, AI, & Social Change with Eric D. Collins - Episode 10
Join your host John Hale III for an incredibly insightful and compelling conversation with Eric D. Collins, a true force in the worlds of entrepreneurship, investment, and technology. As a serial entrepreneur, seasoned investor, and co-founder ...
Human First, Employee Second: Transforming Your Workplace with April Lewis - Episode 9
Join your host John Hale III for an inspiring conversation with nationally recognized leadership and workplace wellness expert, April Lewis, President and CEO of the A. Lewis Academy. In this insightful episode of the C2 Biz Growth Podcast, Apr...
The Optimal Path: Funding, Federal & Future AI Tech with Tracye C. Turner - Episode 8
In this insightful eighth episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III sits down with Tracye C. Turner, President & Co-Founder of Revelo Software, LLC, and Vice President & Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Optimal Solutions Group...
Funding & Flourishing: Decoding Capital Acquisition, Customer Loyalty, and Fintech 2.0 with Glenn Noble - Episode 7
In this illuminating seventh episode of C2 Biz Growth, host John Hale III sits down with the visionary Glenn Noble, founder of Proudly Give and Aspen Hill Partners Ltd. This is a must-listen for C-suite executives, founders, and entrepreneurs n...
From Spare Bedroom to $1.7 Billion: Scaling Real Estate with Ivan Barratt - Episode 6
Ready to uncover the strategies behind building a real estate empire from the ground up? Join host John Hale III on C2 Biz Growth for a compelling conversation with Ivan Barratt, Founder & CEO of The BAM Companies. A 25-year real estate vet...
The Authentic CEO: Honesty, Kindness, and Bipartisan Success with Jessica Beeson Tocco - Episode 5
Join host John Hale III in a compelling conversation with Jessica Beeson Tocco, the dynamic CEO and founder of A10 Associates LLC, the nation's largest woman-owned bipartisan lobbying firm. In this insightful episode, Jessica shares her powerfu...
Investment Unveiled: Stories from the Funding Landscape with Brett Sharenow - Episode 4
Ready to unlock the secrets to securing the funding your company needs to thrive? Join host John Hale III on C2 Biz Growth for an insightful conversation with Brett Sharenow, a leading fundraising consultant and Founder & CEO of Broadscope ...
Level Up: Engineer to Tech Leader with Norman Ireland - Episode 3
Ready to learn from a tech leader who navigated the early internet boom and now scales global organizations? Join host John Hale III on C2 Biz Growth as he sits down with Norman Ireland, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in ...
An Immigrant's Journey to Success with Solomon Luke - Episode 2
In this powerful episode, John Hale III sits down with Solomon Luke, the visionary CEO and Founder of Strategia Solutions. Solo's story is one of resilience, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of the American dream.Join us as Sol...
Insider Threat & National Security with Joe Ruffini - Episode 1
Join host John Hale III as he sits down with Joe Ruffini, a distinguished military veteran and a leading expert in anti-terrorism and corporate security. In this eye-opening episode, Joe pulls back the curtain on the hidden threats facing busin...
