The Grow Fast Podcast

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, host Mark Shriner sits down with sales expert Bill Caskey to explore critical dynamics of motivation and professional excellence. Key questions discussed include:

• How do internally motivated people differ from those needing external motivation?

• What truly works to motivate salespeople?

• How can professionals increase confidence for difficult conversations?

The conversation n...

In this episode of the Grow Fast Podcast, Mark Shriner sits down with Mario Martinez Jr., a dynamic entrepreneur and sales expert who shares his remarkable journey of motivation and personal growth. Mario reveals pivotal moments from his life, including his challenging path to UC Berkeley and his first breakthrough job at Sprint, where he was hired as a "wild card" candidate despite not meeting traditional metrics.

His story is a t...

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, host Mark Shriner sits down with Bart Knellinger, a visionary entrepreneur who has revolutionized marketing and sales strategies in the dental industry. Bart is the founder of Progressive Dental Marketing and the Closing Institute, two groundbreaking companies that have transformed how dental practices approach patient acquisition and case management.

Bart shares his unique approach to help...

In this episode of The Grow Fast Podcast, host Mark Shriner sits down with Eli Portnoy, a seasoned entrepreneur who has founded multiple successful startups, to explore the critical importance of customer feedback in B2B businesses. Portnoy shares his journey from working at Amazon to launching innovative companies like Think Near and Sense 360, ultimately leading to the creation of Back Engine, a platform designed to help business...

In this episode of The Grow Fast Podcast, we are doing a deep dive into the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) with a special focus on branding, marketing, and the critical alignment between sales and marketing teams.

Our guest, Andrew Thomas, brings a wealth of experience from leading brands like PepsiCo, Chicken of the Sea, and, currently Archer Meat Snacks, offering a unique perspective on navigating the complex landscape of...

In today's fast-paced startup ecosystem, founders face unprecedented challenges in building successful businesses. Navigating the complex world of venture capital, product development, and market expansion requires not just innovative ideas but a strategic approach to growth.

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, we dive deep with Vijay Rajendran, an experienced entrepreneur, investor, and author who has worked with hundreds of...

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, host Mark Shriner sits down with marketing expert Jeff Wenberg to explore the evolving landscape of digital marketing. Jeff shares his journey from aspiring musician to successful marketing professional, detailing how he transitioned from doing voiceovers on Fiverr to becoming a strategic marketing consultant who helps businesses effectively communicate their value propositions.

The convers...

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, host Mark Shriner sits down with Christian Ray Flores, a remarkable entrepreneur, performance coach, and philanthropist who has lived in six countries across four continents. From his early days navigating political upheaval in Chile and the Soviet Union to becoming a top pop star in Russia, Christian shares an extraordinary journey of resilience, adaptability, and personal transformation t...

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, Mark Shriner interviews Adam O'Connor, Chief Commercial Officer at Gear Inc., a global outsourcing firm specializing in call center services and trust and safety operations.

Adam provides insights into the complex world of business process outsourcing (BPO), highlighting their extensive network of 26 locations that cover 76 different languages across Asia, South America, North America, and ...

In this episode of the Grow Fast podcast, host Mark Shriner interviews David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz, a software development firm with extensive experience working with startups. Hirschfeld shares insights from his 35-year career in software development, emphasizing the importance of building exceptional development teams and helping companies scale effectively. He discusses his philosophy of hiring extremely smart, ex...

This episode of The Grow Fast Podcast features Kevin Dominik Korte, a Board Member and IT Innovation & Growth Strategist with expertise in digital transformation, identity management, and open-source IT infrastructure. With over 50 startup investments—several reaching IPO stages—Kevin shares insights on how investors evaluate go-to-market strategy, sales effectiveness, and scalability. Kevin emph...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Joshua Stout, LinkedIn Certified Marketing Expert™ and Director of Advertising at Influent, focused on leveraging LinkedIn for B2B marketing success. Joshua shared his journey of scaling an agency and developing expertise in LinkedIn advertising, highlighting how businesses can effectively use the platform to generate demand, build trust, and drive conv...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Todd Caponi, an award-winning sales leader and author of The Transparency Sale and The Transparent Sales Leader, explored the evolving principles of sales and the critical role of transparency in fostering trust and long-term success. Todd, whose expertise spans sales methodology, learning theory, and decision science, shared insights from his research on sales history, emphasizing th...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Ralph Burns, the Founder & CEO of Tier 11, the world’s leading client-centric digital marketing agency, author of Virtual Boss: A Practical Guide for Masterfully Leading and Managing Remote Teams, and a sought-after speaker and authority in the marketing and business community, also co-host of the Perpetual Traffic Podcast, delved into innovative st...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Amy Evans, Fractional CRO and Host of the Women in Sales Leadership Podcast, primarily focused on the importance of building high-trust teams and fostering motivation within sales organizations. Amy shared her leadership journey, highlighting how vulnerability and genuine connections with team members are critical for creating a supportive and high-perf...

This episode of The Grow Fast Podcast featuring Hyein Yoon, Founder of HY Marketing and a globally recognized marketing expert, focused on the unique challenges and strategies for entering the South Korean market. Hyein highlighted the importance of understanding local platforms like Naver, KakaoTalk, and Naver Cafe, which are integral to connecting with Korean audiences. She explained that while global platforms like Instagram and...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Mor Assouline, Founder of Demo to Close and a Sales Trainer and Coach for SMB AEs and SaaS companies, primarily focused on the transformative power of effective sales training and coaching. Mor shared insights into his unique approach, emphasizing the importance of "unselling," where sales professionals create healthy friction by questioning prospects’ needs, fostering trust and stron...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Caryn Dean, Chief Executive Officer & Founder of Once Upon an RFP, primarily focused on navigating the RFP process and strategies for success in government, commercial, and grant proposals. Caryn discussed the stability that RFP-based contracts bring to businesses, especially those in industries with long sales cycles. She emphasized that, beyond simply answering questions, a winn...

This episode of the Grow Fast Podcast featuring Scott Leese, CEO & Founder of Scott Leese Consulting, a Fractional CRO, GTM Advisor, and sales expert, focused primarily on the challenges of modern sales in a digital landscape where attention and trust have become scarce resources. Scott discussed how the shift away from traditional phone and email outreach has prompted sales professionals to rethink their strategies for connect...