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From Grit to Growth
Welcome to From Grit to Growth! With a combined 50+ years of executive experience in retail, technology, and financial services, Mark and Jennifer have played pivotal roles in the success of several Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast, they'll talk about the key factors of successful founders, what holds them back from growth, how to find the why behind what they do, and much more.
Podcasting since 2025 • 6 episodes
From Grit to Growth
Latest Episodes
6. Do You Really Need Capital Right Now? Critical Cash Management Tips for Early-Stage Founders
Cash is king. No one knows the truth of that statement better than a startup founder who suddenly finds himself owing his suppliers, his employees and his landlord all within a week of each other. Growth is exciting, but it’s easy to lose sight...
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5. Culture is More than a Ping-Pong Table in the Office
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s a common saying in the business world, and it’s also one of the most important truths that the most successful startups understand. Too many founders think that culture is as simple as putting a ping ...
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4. How Every Founder Can Leverage AI to Get Better
More often than not, when we ask founders how they’re implementing AI in their day-to-day, we’re met with blank stares. Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape for businesses everywhere, so why aren’t more founders leveraging it to ma...
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3. Healthy Founder, Healthy Startup: Why Physical Health is Key for Growth
Welcome back to “From Grit to Growth,” where we discuss what it takes to be a successful founder. In this episode, we’re talking about health. While many people don’t make the connection between physical health and success at work, we find that...
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2. The Numbers Every Founder Needs to Know (Hint: It’s Not Revenue or ROAS)
In this episode of “From Grit to Growth,” we’re back with our thoughts on cash. Mark shares a story about a founder who wanted $1 million for desks and “probably a CTO” and a few other things. Mark’s response: “If I gave you that $1...
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