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.
Episodes
22 episodes
Succession Planning and Legacy Leadership
The Unplanned Exit: Mastering Succession Planning for Business Continuity | Growth by DesignIn this episode of Growth by Design, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner tackle a leadership topic that often gets pushed aside until it’s...
The Company Feels Like You
Leadership Energy: How Your Stress Affects Your Team | Growth by DesignIn this episode of Growth by Design, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner dig into a topic that shows up in every organization, whether leaders realize it or no...
Silence Is Not Kindness
The High Cost of Being Nice: Effective Feedback for Business Growth | Growth by DesignBeing nice can feel like the right move in leadership. But avoiding feedback comes at a real cost.In this episode of Growth by Design, ...
The CEO/CHRO Partnership
The Power Duo: Why CEO and CHRO Alignment Transforms Businesses | Growth by DesignIn this episode of Growth by Design, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner dig into one of the most important, and often underestimated, leadership re...
Different Expectations. Same Team.
Bridging Generational Gaps: Creating Cohesive Teams Through Clear Communication | Growth by DesignIn this episode of Growth by Design, Rob Graham sits down with Ross Rosner to talk about something leaders ask about all th...
Promotion Without Preparation: Why Top Performers Can Become Weak Managers
Promotion Without Preparation: Why Top Performers Can Become Weak Managers | Growth by DesignWelcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by des...
Accountability Without Micromanagement: Trust the Outcome, Verify the Process
Accountability Without Micromanagement: Trust the Outcome, Verify the Process | Growth by DesignWelcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by ...
Overcoming Meeting Overload: Strategies for Small Businesses
Overcoming Meeting Overload: Strategies for Small Businesses | Growth by DesignWelcome back to Growth by Design, presented by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by design. In this episod...
Overcoming Decision Bottlenecks: Empowering Growth Through Delegation
Overcoming Decision Bottlenecks: Empowering Growth Through Delegation | Growth by DesignWelcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by design. ...
Clarifying Roles to Boost Productivity: Overcoming the Hidden Costs of Role Tax
Clarifying Roles to Boost Productivity: Overcoming the Hidden Costs of Role Tax | Growth by DesignWelcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth does not happen by accident, it happens by desig...
Reflecting on 2025 and Predictions for 2026
Reflecting on 2025 and Predictions for 2026Welcome back to Growth by Design. At RX2 Solutions, growth is shaped through intention, structure, and a clear understanding of the people who drive an organization forward. In t...
The New Employer Value Proposition
The New Employer Value PropositionWelcome back to Growth by Design. At RX2 Solutions, growth is built through clarity, intention, and a people-first mindset. This episode focuses on one of the most important drivers of re...
Unlocking Retention: The Ultimate Growth Tool for Small Businesses | Growth by Design
In this episode of Growth by Design, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner take a closer look at one of the most powerful and overlooked drivers of growth, employee retention. While hiring often gets the spotlight, the real financial impact shows...
Leading Through the Uncertainty Holidays, Economy, and Market Fluctuations
Welcome back to Growth by Design. At RX2 Solutions, growth is never left to chance. It is shaped by thoughtful decisions, steady leadership, and a clear understanding of the environment businesses operate in.In this episode, Ros...
Building Leadership in Small and Mid-Size Businesses
In this episode of Growth by Design, presented by RX2 Solutions, hosts Rob Graham and Ross Rosner explore what it really takes to build strong leadership inside small and mid-size organizations.They break down four essential pha...
Vendor Partnerships Extending Your Team Without Losing Control
Maximizing Growth: Leveraging Vendor Partnerships for Small Business SuccessIn this episode of Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, hosts Rob Graham and Ross Rosner dive into how small businesses can use vendor partnership...
Aligning HR and Finance Strategies for Small Business Growth
In this episode of Growth by Design, hosts Rob Graham and Ross Rosner take a closer look at how small businesses can better align their financial and HR strategies to drive real, sustainable growth. They break down the true costs of hiring and ...
Cutting Through the Noise: How Small Businesses Make Smart Moves in Any Market
Welcome back to Growth by Design, brought to you by RX2 Solutions, because growth doesn’t happen by accident-it happens by design. This week, Ross Rosner and Rob Graham unpack how leaders can cut through headlines and hot takes to make clear, c...
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Reactive vs Proactive Hiring: How Small Businesses Can Stop Panic Hiring
Most businesses are stuck in reactive hiring, scrambling when someone quits or the business spikes. But panic hiring costs you money, culture, and momentum. In this episode of Growth by Design, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner share how small busines...
The Hidden Costs of Turnover (and How to Fix Them)
In this episode, Rob Graham and Ross Rosner break down the real cost of losing the people you most want to keep: lost productivity, missed opportunities, morale dips, and the ripple effect that can trigger more exits. We share practical steps l...
Building a Thriving Company Culture for Small Businesses
In this episode of Growth by Design, hosts Rob Graham and Ross Rosner dive deep into how small businesses can build a strong company culture, rivaling that of big players like Google, Patagonia, and Meta. They discuss the importance of having c...
People Aren’t a Cost. They’re the Investment.
In our first episode of Growth by Design, Ross and I set the stage for what this show is about: practical conversations that help leaders grow with intention. We break down a simple truth that small and mid-sized businesses often miss: your peo...
