Todd Westra

Episode 306 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Scott Schober, the CEO of a wireless threat detection company specializing in cybersecurity, discusses his company's transition from a design-focused business to a product-focused one, offering niche solutions at the intersection of wireless technology and cybersecurity. Scott highlights the importance of building a solid brand and reputation over time, enabling his company to thrive without advertising. The conversation explores operating in a specific niche market, the significance of wireless security, and the company's B2B approach to selling to various industries. Scott also shares insights on growth strategies, including strategic outsourcing and improving profitability and efficiency. The discussion concludes with Scott's experience using Kickstarter to gather customer feedback and refine product design, emphasizing the value of customer input in driving success. Learn from Scott Schober's success story and take action to strengthen your brand, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition. Elevate your business by implementing these proven strategies and unlock its full potential today! Ways to Connect with Scott Schober: Website: http://www.bvsystems.com/ Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScottBVS Company Twitter: https://twitter.com/BVSystems Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Bvsystems Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WirelessDetection/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scott_schober/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/snschober/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bvsystems/ What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 01:44 Who is our guest for today 02:16 What is his business 02:55 When was the company founded, and what is their niche 04:01 What does their business do that makes them different from others 04:58 An explanation of what a wireless platform is and how it is being used in illegal activities, and what the company does to help prevent it 05:46 Who are the consumers of their hardware solutions 06:30 What is his job as a CEO 07:57 How has been their growth journey since he took over the business 09:43 What did they do to meet customers' needs rapidly, and what did he learn about their industry 11:31 What should CEO’s need to analyze and focus 12:31 Why is it important to get feedback and listen to your costumers 13:35 captainscouncil.com ad 15:31 What had been the greatest challenges he faced since taking over and running the company 17:01 What are the steps he learned from his dad that he modified or instilled in their business that helped his people to grow 19:04 How did they decide when to hire someone, and what are the things that are under his control 20:43 How did he manage to continue the growth of their family business and be able to get everyone get along 22:53 What you need to know if you want your business to succeed 24:08 Who inspires him to keep going and growing 25:12 Where to find and connect with Scott to know more about him and his business I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Scott Schober ⭐️ Todd Westra 📈 Full episode details here: https://links.thegaspodcast.com/306 Subscribe and Listen to The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. 👉 https://links.thegaspodcast.com/ Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉 https://www.linqed.ai/

Episode 304 of the Growth of Scaling Podcast is an interview with Tim Albright, the Chief Marketing Officer of CTI, a national audiovisual integrator based in St. Louis. Tim Albright shares insights on identifying your unique value proposition and outperforming competitors. The episode focuses on strategies to create an irresistible offer and establish yourself as an industry leader. Tim Albright's diverse background in designing, installing, and maintaining audiovisual systems for various industries allows him to engage and captivate audiences. He is a renowned speaker, writer, and host in the AV industry, delivering compelling presentations at industry events and contributing to respected publications. Tim Albright's inspiring journey in the world of CTI showcases his technical brilliance, leadership, and captivating communication skills, making him a visionary in driving innovation and setting high standards in the AV field. This episode promises to be a game-changer for listeners seeking inspiration and valuable insights. Get valuable insights on outperforming competitors, creating an irresistible offer, and becoming an industry leader. Take advantage of this inspiring episode that can transform your business! Ways to Connect with Tim Albright: Website: https://www.cti.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ctiav Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTIAV/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-albright-698aaa7/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ctiav/ What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 01:51 Who is our guest, and what is his business 02:30 Who are their clients and what problems do they solve 04:10 How did they find their product, and how did they take off and grow 06:01 The processes and systems in their business 09:18 Their growth journey and where they are now 11:15 Their strategic play and why they want it to make part of their business 13:37 captainscouncil.com ad 15:49 His opinion when content production is a good move 17:45 What is their ultimate goal, and why is it having an exit strategy is important 19:05 What is his opinion of other founders who are dimensional in the way they think about their business 21:52 The most significant challenges they hit when they grow their business 23:23 Someone in his network that's been an inspiration and keep him going to grow 24:37 Where to connect with Tim and know more about him and his business I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Tim Albright ⭐️ Todd Westra 📈 Full episode details here: https://episodes.thegaspodcast.com/ Subscribe and Listen to The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. 👉 https://links.thegaspodcast.com/ Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 https://captainscouncil.com/home Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉 https://www.linqed.ai/ #GASpodcast #WithMoku #Toddwestra #TimAlbright #CTI #businessgrowth #businessscaling #marketing #sales #Audiovisual #CMO #business #scalingabusiness #scalingbusinessexamples #scalingbusinessmodels #howtoscaleabusiness #scaleabusiness #keystoscalingabusiness #scaleyourbusiness #scalingyourbusiness #businessscale #businessscalability

Adrian Moise is the founder and CEO of Aequilibrium, a digital design and software development studio. With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, he has successfully built and managed several businesses, focusing on research, user experience, and product development. Adrian is passionate about creating lean and agile organizations that deliver custom solutions and help clients gain a competitive advantage. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has received executive education from Harvard and Wharton. Adrian's expertise includes technology design, implementation, omni-channel strategy, branding, advertising, and more. Ways to Connect with Adrian: Website: http://www.aequilibrium.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AequilibriumInc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AequilibriumInc Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aequilibriuminc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aequilibriuminc/ Medium: https://aequilibrium.medium.com/ Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amoise/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aequilibrium-software/ Full show notes here: What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 01:53 Who is our today's guest, and what is his business 03:35 Who are they helping with their business 06:37 What type of client are they looking for, and what problem they are trying to solve 09:34 What are his favorite parts of their growth journey 10:55 How is their growth and scaling journey during the pre-pandemic, and how do they bring talent from all over the world 13:41 captainscouncil.com 15:37 Some challenges they had and how did they tackle it 17:17 Another challenge that he think is difficult to handle 18:26 The disadvantage and advantages of having peers work remotely and how did they create ways to improve collaboration and engagement with them 23:29 Where to follow and connect with Adrian to know more of him and his business 24:20 Someone that inspires him to keep growing and scaling #GASpodcast #WithMoku #Toddwestra #AdrianMoise #Aequilibrium #businessgrowth #businessscaling #marketing #sales #product #CEO #business

Stephen Key is a renowned inventor, author, and speaker who has licensed over 20 products and holds over 20 U.S. patents. He co-founded inventRight, an organization that teaches inventors how to commercialize their ideas through licensing. Key has helped inventors from over 65 countries and has received endorsements from notable figures like Taylor Swift, Michael Jordan, and Alex Trebek. He is considered an expert in product licensing and intellectual property strategy and is involved in various initiatives and organizations in this field. Key is affiliated with Fishbone Packaging Inc., contributing to its intellectual property strategy and licensing efforts. He has authored several books and shares his knowledge through publications and speaking engagements at universities and events. Stephen Key got his Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University. Ways to Connect with Stephen Key: Website: https://inventright.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inventrightllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephenkeymedia Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/inventrighttv Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmkey/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inventright/ Full show notes here: https://episodes.thegaspodcast.com/b/stephen-key What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 02:09 Who is today's guest, and what is his business 02:49 Who are they helping with his business 05:16 What you need to know when someone copies your idea 05:47 What you need to realize when someone copies your ideas 08:26 Why do you need to stop the mindset of worrying about someone impersonating your business or copying your ideas 10:50 What did their brand represent 11:22 Who's their ideal client, and who needs their services the most 12:14 captainscouncil.com 14:14 How does their growth journey looked like since the year 2000 15:51 His favorite part of their growth journey 17:38 His mission why he started the business 19:45 Roadblocks they had to face in their growth journey 22:52 What do you need to do with all the available information to learn out there 24:18 Things that he notices today that he finds interesting and why you need to find someone that can help and guide you 26:57 Who are the people he wants to give a shoutout to, and the lessons he learned from them 28:58 Connect with Stephen to know more of him and his business #GASpodcast #WithMoku #Toddwestra #StephenKey #inventRight #businessgrowth #businessscaling #marketing #sales #product #CEO #business

Jono Bacon is a leading community and collaboration speaker, author, and podcaster. He is the founder of Jono Bacon Consulting, which provides community strategy/execution, workflow, and other services. He previously served as director of community at GitHub, Canonical, XPRIZE, and OpenAdvantage. His clients include Huawei, GitLab, Microsoft, Intel, Google, Sony Mobile, Deutsche Bank, Santander, HackerOne, Mattermost, SAP, FINOS Foundation, The Executive Center, data.world, Creative Commons, and others. Jono Bacon holds a BA (Hons) degree in Interactive Multimedia Communication from the University of Wolverhampton, where he also received an Honorary Research Fellowship for his career achievements. Ways to Connect with Jono: Website: http://jonobacon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonobacon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonobacon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jonobacon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonobacon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonobacongram/ Full show notes here: https://links.thegaspodcast.com/301 What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 02:06 Who is our guest, and what does he do in his business 02:51 Who are the people who can benefit from his business 04:32 How his business started 06:41 The types of trends of people in the community that he saw and what to do to get community impact 10:21 His biggest success in building a community 11:45 captainscouncil.com 14:37 His favorite part of his scaling journey 18:33 Difference between coach training and group training 20:33 What he wants everyone to know aside from learning from him 21:54 How is his growth journey looked like 24:28 Two types of things that he hit during his growth journey that he didn't expect to happen 27:36 His advice to people who wants to launch a business 28:46 Someone in his circle whom he is fortunate to have 29:28 Another person that coaches and helps him and makes things transformational 31:36 Why is it essential to surround with people with exciting ideas and experiences 32:37 Where to follow Jono to know more about him and his business

John Crestani is a renowned influencer and entrepreneur who has gained recognition in affiliate marketing and online business. Growing up in Los Angeles, he thirsted for knowledge and a passion for exploring new places. While pursuing his college education, Crestani became disillusioned with the lack of practical application for his acquired knowledge and felt anxious about achieving success in the expensive city. After working at a marketing agency for two years, he realized he needed to control his destiny to reach his life and financial goals. So, in 2012, he embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, establishing his own business to live a low-stress life, earn millions of dollars annually, and travel the world. Remarkably, Crestani has surpassed these goals since 2014, consistently making seven figures yearly, all while running a solo operation without any employees. Presently residing in Malibu with his two daughters, he enjoys flying helicopters, gardening, camping, and reading science-fiction literature. With a focus on affiliate marketing, influencer marketing, and software development, Crestani shares his expertise through his online channel, where he imparts knowledge and insights to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. Additionally, he founded Advancepay.io, a startup in the software development industry, in March 2022. Before that, Crestani served as an affiliate marketer at Pendragon Labs Marketing since January 2017. From September 2012 to December 2016, he was the Director of E-commerce/SEM Analyst at Results Driven Marketing LLC. Earlier in his career, he gained experience in National Positions from July 2010 to September 2012. Crestani's academic qualifications include a BS in Business from Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business (2006-2008) and a BS in Marketing from California State University, Northridge (2008-2010). Ways to Connect with John: Website: advancepay.io Website: https://johncrestani.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnCrestani Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johncrestani7 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrestani/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnCrestani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncrestani/ Full show notes here:https://episodes.thegaspodcast.com/b/john-crestani What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 01:36 Who is our today's guest 02:00 What does he do and who is he helping with his business 02:55 How he started his business 03:50 Which client avatar does he love to help the most 05:33 What needs should be built to hit a sweet spot of revenue when launching 06:55 What data should marketers look at and the reason behind it 10:05 What does the growth of his company look like 12:52 What he realized after talking to other marketers 14:50 Where he is right now compared to a few years back 15:52 captainscouncil.com 17:25 What is the growth track in his company like 17:43 The biggest challenge they have overcome in their growth journey 18:32 What kind of investors is he trying to find 20:18 His experience after meeting a billionaire 22:26 Why is it important to be selfless rather than selfish 25:32 Someone in his circle that he wanted to shout out to 28:05 His pitch for Todd 29:47 Where to follow John to learn more about him and his business 31:06 His message to all who are watching and listening #GASpodcast #WithMoku #Toddwestra #JohnCrestani #AdvancePay #Antler #businessgrowth #entrepreneur #businessscaling #marketing #sales #product #CEO #business #influencer #affiliate

Nick Thompson⁠ is the Co-Founder & President of ⁠VEA Office Professionals Inc⁠., providing customizable virtual services to support entrepreneurs and businesses. With over 80 experienced Executive Assistants, Bookkeepers, and Fractional Controllers, VEA aims to simplify work and help companies to grow. Visit veapros.com for more information. Nick is also a Business Execution Specialist with UnleashResults.com, offering expertise in corporate image management, culture development, and enterprise growth. With 25+ years of leadership experience, he shares his knowledge with business owners and professionals across North America. Nick has a proven track record of success, having co-founded and led internationally recognized companies. In addition, he has received numerous accolades, including being a finalist for the Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award and the Humanitarian of the Year award for his philanthropic contributions. Additionally, Nick is an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization and has written a book titled "The 13 Biggest Pitfalls of Business and How to Avoid Them." He holds a degree in Marketing, Hotel & Restaurant Management, and Ski Resort Management from Humber College. Ways to Connect with Nick: Website:⁠ https://veapros.com/⁠ Personal Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickthompson7/⁠ Company LinkedIn:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/veapros/⁠ Company Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/VEAOfficePros/⁠ Book Website:⁠ https://www.nickthompsonbooks.com/⁠ Full show notes here:https://episodes.thegaspodcast.com/b/nick-thompson What’s in this podcast episode? 00:00 Intro 02:29 Who is our guest, and what does their company do 03:09 Who are they helping 04:20 His growth and scaling journey 06:03 Who are their perfect client 07:05 What is his favorite part of their growth and scaling journey 08:35 What is their most significant issue in scaling their business 09:39 Captain Council Ad 11:50 How did he manage to solve client's problems with people, processes and tools as a virtual assistant provider 13:41 Why is it important to know your budget numbers 16:00 How to help other companies to point out what they need to work on without offending them 17:44 What are the biggest fails in outsourcing remote companies or remote employees, and how does he solve that 21:11 His view and expectations of every person on a team 23:50 The people who serve as his greatest heroes, that inspire and taught him the greatest lessons in life 26:51 His message to Todd #GASpodcast #WithMoku #Toddwestra #NickThompson #VEApros #businessgrowth #businessscaling #marketing #sales #product #CEO #business #virtualassistant #remotework #outsource #author