Path for Growth

When Joe Corcione decided to see if exercise could help him get sober, he had no idea how dramatically his life would change. Today, Joe has completed more than 20 ultramarathons and is helping other athletes do the same as the owner of the coaching business Everyday Ultra. In this episode, Joe talks with Alex about his incredible story of transformation and the lessons it taught him about limiting beliefs, breakthroughs, ...

Impact-driven leaders are committed to reaching a higher standard — in consistency, in quality, in intentionality, in relationships, and ultimately, in growth. In this episode Alex and Ben discuss the importance of these 5 areas and what it looks like to hold yourself to a higher standard in each one. They also share examples of organizations who have established and maintained high standards, and they caution leaders to a...

Jonathan Duarte is a business owner who has fully committed himself to the fundamentals of healthy growth, and the results have been incredible to witness. In this episode, Jonathan shares his powerful testimony of discovering a new relationship with Jesus and His grace, and he describes how that transformation changed every part of his life. He also explains how he’s maintained his peace and his identity in Christ, while ...

Failure is inevitable, but how we respond to it reveals so much about our character. In this episode, Alex and Ben reflect on what it looks like for a leader to grow through failure. They explore the different ways people might define failure based on their personalities, discuss the difference between failure and mistakes, and share practical advice for leaders looking to respond in a healthy way after their team experien...

To be a great leader is to repeat important messages over and over again, until they become part of your culture. In this episode, Alex and Ben talk about why language matters and how they’ve seen it create meaningful change in organizations they’ve worked with. Alex then shares the 5 core principles he finds himself repeating over and over at Path for Growth. He also explains why every person listening should learn to lea...

Starting any new business takes courage, but if you embrace the process wholeheartedly, you’ll learn some powerful lessons along the way. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his decision to leave a great job and start Path for Growth, even though he wrestled with choosing between two good options. He also shares some of the biggest lessons he’s learned while scaling this business, from ensuring quality while you gro...

The book of Proverbs reminds us that wisdom is one of the most valuable pursuits. In this episode, Alex and Ben unpack 5 proverbs and their implications for leaders and business owners, covering topics like the pursuit of wealth, sustainable growth, decision making, and more. They also discuss the benefits of meditating on and talking about Proverbs as a way to examine our worldviews and gain more wisdom. 

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As leaders, we all face temptations that can distract us from what matters most. And more often than not, those temptations take one of 5 common forms: certainty, obsession, apathy, distraction, or isolation. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about how these temptations tend to manifest in our businesses and our personal lives. They then discuss practical strategies for avoiding each one. 

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God can call us to do many unique and amazing things, but every one of us is called to serve. In this episode, we share a sermon Alex preached at Cornerstone Church about Jesus’ instruction to wash people’s feet. Reading from John 13, Alex warns against the Enemy’s attempts to stop us from serving the people around us. He also reminds us that sometimes service feels uncomfortable or messy, but that shouldn’t stop us from l...

A key part of getting better at something is making the intentional choice to build that skill. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about a 4-part framework for developing new skills, from accessing information, to seeing the skill represented, to taking action, to receiving feedback. Whether you’re looking to improve at a hobby, train up new team members, or strengthen your relationships, this framework can help you grow...

Hiring is not just about finding the most competent candidate. If you want to build a team of impact-driven leaders, you also need to prioritize culture, character, and chemistry. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about the key principles for hiring that have helped him build the Path for Growth team. He explains how you can evaluate for competency, culture, character, and chemistry throughout the hiring process, an...

Impact-driven leaders will always feel tension between managing the businesses they have and building the businesses they want. But the phase you’re in now doesn’t have to last forever. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about the four stages of business ownership: founder, operator, CEO, and owner. He breaks down some of the common characteristics and pitfalls of each stage and explains how you can keep yourself fro...

Chris Fisher’s whole life changed when he decided to become a Navy SEAL. And even though he didn’t finish BUD/S training, Chris applied the dedication and perseverance he learned to pursuing a new life as a professional, world-record breaking mountain athlete. In this episode, Chris talks with Alex about his incredible life story, including the Navy SEAL training experience, his approach to his athletic projects, and much ...

When you’re a visionary leader, your greatest strengths can also become a roadblock to sustainable growth. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about five important warnings for visionary leaders to keep in mind. He also shares practical tips for wearing multiple hats, pursuing excellence, giving effective feedback, and much more. You won’t want to miss this one! 

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Entrepreneurship can and should be life-giving, but it takes intentionality to build a business that serves your life. Brad Johnson started Triad to help people do just that — working with independent financial advisors to help them scale their businesses. In this episode, Brad talks about the process of transitioning from an independent operator to a leader, the importance of candid conversations in difficult moments, and...

As Sargent Corporation prepares to celebrate its 100th year in business, Herb Sargent is returning to the podcast to reflect on his family’s legacy, the leadership lessons he’s learned while running this company, and his perspective on weathering the current economy. Herb talks with Alex about the biggest lessons he learned from his grandfather, the importance of balancing strategy and tactics, and much more. He also share...

Men and women are wired differently, and that wiring impacts the way we relate to work and to each other. In this episode, Path for Growth Coaching Manager Olivia Graham explains how learning about biological relations has changed the way she views work and leadership. She and Alex discuss some of the tensions men and women face when operating against their biological design, and then they explore some of the practical way...

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Falling into a funk is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay there. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben Loy about a four-step process for getting yourself out of a rut and beginning to practi...

What once worked for marketing has stopped working today. But the good news is, relational approaches will win out over the transactional every time. In this episode, Trey Sheneman joins Alex to break down his 5A Flywheel for effective marketing. He explains the key question you need to answer for customers at each stage, and he also provides a state of the union for today’s marketing and sales landscape.

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