Networking is not about collecting business cards.

It is about building relationships that create measurable business growth.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Donnie Boivin, founder of Success Champion Networking, shares how business owners can stop wasting time networking and start building systems that generate real ROI.

In this conversation we discuss:

• Why most networking groups fail business owners
• The difference between introductions and referrals
• Building a network that actually creates revenue
• How to create strategic relationships that scale
• Why business development requires discipline

If networking has felt frustrating, this episode offers a different way to think about relationships, sales, and growth.

Listen now and start building your championship team.

Connect with Donnie:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/donnie.boivin

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/donnie.boivin/

Website https://successchampionnetworking.com/

AI is moving faster than most businesses realize.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Trent Gillespie, former Amazon executive and CEO of Stellis AI, breaks down what business leaders need to understand about AI agents, automation, and organizational readiness.

We discuss:

• Why prompts are no longer the main conversation
• How AI agents are changing work
• What leaders should do to prepare employees for change
• Why businesses need visibility in AI search and recommendation systems
• How organizations can build AI adoption without overwhelming teams

If you think AI is only about saving time, this episode will challenge that assumption.

Listen now and start building for your future customer.

Connect with Trent:

LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/trentgillespie

Website https://trentgillespie.live

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Ryan Hogan, founder and CEO of Talent Harbor, about entrepreneurship, leadership, recruiting, and recovering from failure.

Ryan shares the story of building a zombie-themed event company that scaled quickly before collapsing into bankruptcy. He explains the stress, lessons, and rebuilding process that followed. He also discusses launching Hunt A Killer, scaling the business to more than $55M in revenue, and eventually exiting the company.

You will learn:
• Why great businesses need the right people
• How top sales talent changes company growth
• What companies miss when hiring salespeople
• Why peer groups matter for leaders
• How Ryan rebuilt after losing everything

If you lead a business, hire talent, or want practical lessons on growth and resilience, this episode is worth your time.

Listen now and follow the Measure Success Podcast for more leadership and strategy conversations.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Rich Kahn, CEO and co-founder of Anura.io, about entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, and digital ad fraud.

Rich shares lessons from building multiple successful technology companies over the past three decades while staying committed to family and long-term relationships. The conversation covers leadership, work-life balance, remote work, scaling teams, and how businesses lose billions each year to fraudulent digital traffic.

You will learn:
• Why entrepreneurs regret not taking the risk
• How strong company culture improves retention
• What ad fraud is costing businesses today
• How leaders can protect both growth and family priorities

If you lead a business, manage marketing spend, or want to build a healthier company culture, this episode is worth your time.

Listen now and follow the Measure Success Podcast for more leadership and strategy conversations.

Connect with Rich:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richkahn/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anurasolutions/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/anura.io/

Twitter https://x.com/richkahn

Website https://www.anura.io

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl sits down with Jason Sherwood, founder of Phase 23, to discuss how businesses can stand out in a crowded market.

As AI reshapes search and marketing, many companies struggle to stay visible. Jason explains why strong positioning and clear messaging still matter most.

They explore a simple exercise: ask your best customers to describe your company in two words. If the answers are not consistent, your brand lacks clarity.

Key takeaways:

• AI is changing how customers search and find businesses

• Clear positioning reduces price competition

• Strong messaging builds trust and drives growth

• Branding is not design—it is strategy

Listen now to learn how to sharpen your message and build a brand that connects.

Connect with Jason:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsherwood/

Website https://phase23.com/

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox talks with Alex Smith, founder of Basic Arts and author of No Bullsht Strategy*. They discuss why many companies chase being better when they should focus on being different.

Alex explains how businesses can cut through noise, build clear positioning, and create real competitive advantage. He also shares why simple strategy often works better than overcomplicated plans.

If you lead a business, manage a team, or want smarter growth decisions, this episode is for you. Listen now and rethink how your company stands out.

Connect with Alex:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-m-h-smith/

Twitter https://x.com/smithesq

Book No Bullsh*t Strategy

Book Link https://basicarts.org/book/

Website https://basicarts.org/

In this episode, Carl sits down with George Sandmann of Growth Drive to discuss how business owners can increase the value of their company by building strategic capacity.

They explore the gap between what owners think their business is worth and what it could be worth. The conversation highlights how improving leadership, systems, and execution can increase valuation multiples and create predictable growth.

Key takeaways:

• Strategic capacity drives higher business value

• Revenue alone does not determine worth

• Most businesses are too dependent on the owner

• Private equity rewards structure and discipline

• Exit outcomes depend on preparation, not timing

If you want to build a business that creates long-term wealth and runs without you, this episode gives you a clear path.

Listen now and apply one idea this week.

Connect with George:

Guest Assets:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-sandmann/
Book: The Growth-Driving Advisor: Proven Strategies for Leading Businesses from Stuck to Best-in-Class
Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Driving-Advisor-Strategies-Best-Class/dp/164225875X
Website: https://www.growth-drive.com/

In this episode, Carl speaks with Will Spengler about what it takes to build success that lasts.

They discuss the role of discipline, clarity, and execution in business and leadership. Many people focus on ideas, but this conversation highlights the importance of systems and consistent action.

Key takeaways include:
• Why clarity drives better decisions
• The role of discipline in long-term success
• How systems improve performance
• What separates high performers from others

This episode offers a practical look at how to think, act, and lead with purpose.

Listen now and apply these ideas to your own work.

Connect with Will:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-spengler-2193433a/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FrederickFoxGroup/

Website https://frederickfox.com/