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The Strategic Growth Podcast features expert insights, interviews with thought leaders & business plan triage for entrepreneurs, funders & decision-makers.

  • The Final Episode of the Strategic Growth Podcast Ep200
    All good things must come to an end, including the Strategic Growth Podcast. Episode 200 ends a series of conversations we began back in 2017 to help entrepreneurs, business owners and decision-makers better understand how to be successful in the real wo
  • Flashback to Conversations With The Golding Group Podcast Pilot Series
    Before the Strategic Growth Podcast and before the NeoMarketing Podcast, we recorded three pilot episodes called Conversations With The Golding Group. These 3 episodes became the prototype for our current podcast and video interview series. As the podcas
  • The Power of CareerTech with Cara Evans, Director of Axis at Francis Tuttle
    Special guest Cara Evans is the Director of AXIS business incubator powered by Francis Tuttle Technology Center, immediate past chair of the Oklahoma Venture Forum and long-time entrepreneur whose economic development journey has come full circle. Ev
  • Executive Coaching with George Glover, Vistage OKC Chair
    Special guest George Glover is an executive coach for Vistage Oklahoma City. He manages multiple private peer advisory groups of over 50 high-integrity Oklahoma CEOs, key executives and managers who desire to improve their personal and business growth. G
  • The Future of AgTech with Sean Akadiri, CEO of AgBoost
    Special guest Sean Akadiri, MBA is the Founder, President & CEO at AgBoost, a data analytics company in Oklahoma City. He is an Ag-Tech entrepreneur passionate about using data analytics to improve the performance and productivity of livestock. Ak
  • Revolutionary Ideas Between The Coast with Justin Wilson, Plains Ventures
    Justin Wilson, MBA, is the President and Managing Director at Plains Ventures, an OKC and Tulsa-based Venture Capital fund management firm with over $120m in assets under management. With a background in private equity, healthcare, politics and non-profi
  • Educational Disruption, Anthropology and BBQ Fundraisers
    We have two return guests, Suzette Change and Corey Walker, on the podcast today to talk about a BBQ fundraiser for Thick Descriptions, a non-profit org. that disrupts traditional education methods to help humans thrive where they are, building a better
  • Startups And Rebrands with Shelter Ready!
    The best businesses have three main components: Solve a problem, offer a manageable solution and provide value above what is expected. Local startup Storm Check was launched with this in mind. After initial success, the founders recently went through a b
  • 4-Step Strategic Decision-Making Process
    A guide to being strategic, systematic and comprehensive in your decision-making. Todays episode provides a structural overview that anyone can use; just apply your situational details. You need to know four things before you begin the strategy proce
  • How To Be Successful in Oklahoma Venture Capital with Rex Smitherman, President of i2E
    Since 1998, i2E has been a trusted and accomplished partner in Oklahoma’s community and economy, working closely with business owners and leaders to develop and strengthen their ideas, scale their companies responsibly, launch successfully and ensure rel
  • Bold Statement: Improve Any Business with Effectiveness and Efficiency
    Were making a BOLD but true statement today to grab your attention but also offer you an opportunity to improve your business in specific ways that create sustainable success and profitability. The Golding Group can help you do just that. All you have to
  • Darrel Frater, Senior Associate at Serac Ventures Talks VC Day OKC
    Heres a cool idea: for one day, co-work with VCs in your ecosystem. Our guest today is Darrel Frater, Senior Associate at Serac Ventures talking about VC Day - OKC on Thursday, February 8th. This is an open event for VCs, LPs, and Founders interested in
  • The Best of the Strategic Growth Podcast 2023 (Part 2)
    Last year, we had so many amazing guests, insightful conversations and interesting topics discussed on the Strategic Growth Podcast. We kick off 2024 with part two (part one posted on 1/3/24) of the best clips from July to December). Guest appear in
  • The Best of the Strategic Growth Podcast 2023 (Part 1)
    We had so many amazing guests, insightful conversations and interesting topics discussed on the Strategic Growth Podcast in 2023. We kick off 2024 with a review of the best clips from January to June (Part 2 will cover July to December). Guest appear in
  • Medical Innovation with Chelsea Luxen, CEO of ParaNano Wound Care
    Biotech, nanotech and medical device development are rapidly advancing in Oklahoma. Chelsea Luxen, CEO of ParaNano Wound Care, is one of the innovators in these industries in the Sooner State. Her startup is a pre-clinical company founded in 2018 directe
  • The Rebranding Process with Tim Priebe
    Rebranding an existing business is not an easy task to be taken lightly, but when done right the benefits are worth the extra effort, attention to detail and dedication to the process. Our guest on episode 184 is Tim Priebe, CEO of Backslash Creative, wh
  • People Over Projects with Bryce Thompson, CORD Construction and CTB Group
    Every decision that I make as a business owner, I want it to be through the lens of people first. Whats best for not just my people but also for the people were working with and contracting with are trusting us by hiring us. Whats best for them as well.
  • Systems of Success with CEO William Blake
    Our special guest for this episode is William (Will) Blake, CEO of Vesta Foundation Solutions & Unisonworx, President of Construct My Future Non-Profit and Business Consultant. We discuss developing systems, working with the right people, scaling up
  • Capital Growth Support Services For Venture Capital
    Venture Capital (VC) investing is more than just writing checks. VC firms, limited partners and individual investors offer support, connections and expertise to the startups and early-stage companies in their portfolios. To better support your investment
  • Embracing Emerging Technology featuring Ashley Coffey
    Special guest Ashley Coffey is host of Coffey & Code Podcast, CEO of Coffey & Consult startup and TEDx Speaker focused on bridging the gap between technology and people. She is an emerging technologies subject matter expert with over a decade of