On this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox welcomes Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Build Grow Scale. Matt shares how he turned a $1,000 investment in analytics into a billion-dollar path in e-commerce.

They dive into the mindset shifts leaders need, how AI transforms data into action, and why profitability matters more than revenue growth. You’ll hear how one client scaled from $10,000 to a $60M run rate in just three years.

Tune in for insights you can apply to your business today.

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Cash flow is more than money in the bank—it’s about clarity, planning, and purpose.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox talks with Michelle Röse, COO and co-founder of Breakaway Bookkeeping and Advising. Michelle shares how her team helps businesses forecast cash weekly, align budgets with reality, and make faster, smarter decisions.

She also dives into why success isn’t only about profit—it’s about purpose, balance, and measuring what truly matters.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to strengthen cash flow and measure success in business and life.

On this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J. Cox talks with Mark Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group and top-ranked financial security professional.

Mark explains why wealth is created not by holding assets, but by investing in your business, real estate, and smart financing. He shares how leaders can strengthen culture, improve liquidity, and turn volatility into opportunity.

Whether you’re building wealth, scaling your business, or seeking financial freedom, this conversation offers practical insights for entrepreneurs and executives.

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Innovative ideas often die inside large companies — not because they lack potential, but because they don’t fit the organization’s existing priorities and processes.

On this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox speaks with Jim Bodio and Stephen Rich of BRI Associates, creators of Growth Forge. They share how their platform helps companies de-risk innovation by guiding teams through strategy definition, market evaluation, and execution planning.

You’ll hear lessons from their time leading Intel’s new business incubator and discover how to overcome internal friction that can derail even the best ideas.

Professional services firms often face a growth ceiling — struggling to scale without losing client relationships or service quality. In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl J Cox sits down with Mohan Rao of KnownWell to discuss how AI can help break through that barrier.

Mohan explains how their platform turns everyday communication data into actionable insights, helping firms identify client risks, spot expansion opportunities, and strengthen account management. We also explore the “Playing to Win” strategy framework and how it applies to service-based businesses.

Tune in to learn how you can use AI to scale without sacrificing client experience.

What if curiosity was the secret to getting unstuck?

In this episode, Jon Bassford — CEO of Lateral Solutions and author of The Curious Leader — shares how leaders can overcome fear, break unhelpful habits, and create a culture of growth.

We explore his TEDx talk, how to create operational excellence, and the difference between being busy and being effective.

✅ How to stop doing everything yourself
✅ Why psychological safety unlocks innovation
✅ Simple strategies to save time and money in operations

Listen now and start building a more curious, effective organization.

What if a business disaster was the exact push you needed?

Nicole Cramer’s story starts with a total digital wipeout: her Facebook group hacked, Instagram accounts stolen, website taken down. Instead of folding, she turned it into fuel for her long-delayed goal—becoming a full-time speaker.

In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Nicole shares how she pivoted, what she learned from professional speaking training, and how to build trust in an AI-saturated sales world.

Key takeaways:

• How to rebuild after a tech breakdown
  
  

• Building a repeatable, profitable speaking business
  
  

• Using curiosity—not pressure—to sell with integrity
  
  

🎧 Tune in and learn how disruption can fuel your next chapter.

Trey Taylor returns to discuss what CEOs are getting wrong about AI—and why lazy usage is worse than no usage at all. From productivity tools to people leadership, this episode challenges leaders to take full ownership over how AI is integrated in their organizations.

You’ll also hear how AI is being used in construction, insurance, and even quoting systems—and why quality control still starts with the CEO.

🎧 This is strategy for the future—listen now.