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. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 c...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps ...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 loving the people God places in front of us. Information isn’t the gap betw...
Jul 29, 2025•44 min
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 intentionally and efficiently. Information isn’t the gap between failure ...
Jul 22, 2025•55 min
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, and he uses examples from Ben’s own onboarding process to show what these pr...
Jul 15, 2025•59 min
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 from becoming the bottleneck to the business’ growth. Information isn’t the g...
Jul 08, 2025•58 min
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 more. He also explains why a capacity for suffering has served him well, d...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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! Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and exe...
Jun 24, 2025•59 min
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 why he believes every entrepreneur needs therapy. He also explains why “D...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 shares tips for newer business owners who haven’t yet had to navigate a major e...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 ways leaders can support the women and men who work for them. Information isn...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . 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 practice healthy growth. They also talk about the importance of managing your funk...
May 27, 2025•59 min
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. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 c...
May 20, 2025•44 min
The Path for Growth team community has benefited greatly from our relationship with the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn. In this episode, Alex talks with community members Naftali Tessler and Karen Behfar about their experience with Path for Growth and a new opportunity for leaders to learn more at our upcoming experience. Alex then discusses seven lessons he’s learned from the Orthodox Jewish community about ritual, connection, generosity, and more. Information isn’t the gap between failu...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Education is important, but so much of business and leadership can only be learned by experience. In this episode, Alex talks about 10 of the biggest lessons he’s learned from the act of running a business — and why they aren’t things he could learn from a textbook or a lecture. From people management, to embracing your core values, to finances, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights! Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coach...
May 06, 2025•41 min
Generosity is not something you can perfect; it’s an endless process of growth and commitment. In this episode, Alex explains what true generosity is and why it’s important. He then shares 8 key principles for becoming a more generous leader and individual. Make sure to follow and review the podcast on your favorite platform for more content like this! Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what ma...
Apr 29, 2025•35 min
Have you been feeling frantic and frazzled in your work or your personal life? In this episode, Alex is sharing 5 practical actions to help you feel more centered, so you can focus on making the next right decision for your business. Remember, if you want to get your business in order, you need to start by putting yourself in order. Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your ...
Apr 22, 2025•35 min
When taking steps to make your business data-driven, seemingly small actions can have a massive impact. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken walks us through 6 of those small actions you can take to start identifying, collecting, and using the data that matters most for the outcomes you’re trying to achieve. He and Alex also provide advice for getting your team on board with these changes, and they share some examples of how data has informed their work at Path for Growth. Informati...
Apr 15, 2025•33 min
Executing a strategy without data is like chopping down trees without ever stopping to sharpen your axe. In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken addresses the five common blockers that keep leaders from becoming data-driven. He also shares actions you can take today to overcome each one. Make sure to check back next week for an episode where Matt will dive deeper into next steps for making sense of the data you’ve collected! Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action ...
Apr 08, 2025•27 min
How do you collect the right data for your business, and once you have it, how should you respond? In this episode, Path for Growth coach Matt Aiken joins the podcast to talk about a data-driven approach to leadership. He shares 5 key principles for growing your business based on data. Matt and Alex also share a new perspective for leaders who might feel less comfortable with numbers and figures, reminding us that good data is ultimately telling a story. Information isn’t the gap between failure...
Apr 01, 2025•36 min
If patience is the price of impact, then it’s also one of the most important traits for leaders to cultivate and maintain. In this episode, Alex continues our series on patience by exploring 5 things patience does for leaders. He also shares words of encouragement for any listener who’s finding it hard to endure their current season. Make sure to catch up on the other episodes of this series if you haven’t already, and leave us a review letting us know what you’ve learned! Information isn’t the ...
Mar 25, 2025•40 min
The same principles that Andrew Simpson uses to train athletes have helped him own and run a business more successfully. In this episode, he joins Alex on the Path for Growth podcast to discuss some of those principles, along with his own incredible story of faith and leadership transformation. Andrew is the founder of Player’s Fitness Performance, a personal training gym focused on young athletes and people over 40. He explains why fitness is such a powerful medium for helping people transform ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min
If you want to make a sustainable impact, you need to embrace patience. In this episode, Alex continues the conversation about the price of impact by examining 3 beliefs every patient leader possesses. He also breaks down the difference between first, second, and third order consequences, shares real-life examples of practicing patience, and explains what leaders can learn from the Grand Canyon. Make sure to sign up for our weekly growth guide to access all the resources mentioned in this episod...
Mar 11, 2025•48 min
If you want to scale your business, you’ll need to be intentional about both delegation and personal growth. In this episode, Alex continues his conversation with Bryan and Shannon Miles about healthy business ownership. Bryan and Shannon leverage their own experience as multi-time, successful business owners to share practical advice and examples for our listeners. They also explain how you can be one of the first to get involved with their new nonprofit for leaders, O’nr. You won’t want to mis...
Mar 04, 2025•37 min
At its best, business ownership can be a dream, but at its worst, it can feel like a nightmare. In this episode, Alex talks with two wildly successful business owners, Bryan and Shannon Miles, about the lessons they’ve learned about healthy, lifegiving business ownership. Bryan and Shannon are co-founders of the virtual staffing company Belay and serial business owners who are now launching a new nonprofit to help business owners experience personal and professional growth. In this episode, they...
Feb 25, 2025•58 min
Too often we underrate the importance of patience, but sustainable growth will never happen overnight. If you want to make a lasting impact, patience is the price you’ll have to pay. In this episode, Alex kicks off a new series where he’ll be sharing principles, questions, and action items to help you become a leader who can sit with the discomfort of waiting. Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss the next installment! Struggling to make success in your business repeatable? Path for ...
Feb 18, 2025•27 min
A committed team doesn’t just happen overnight. Instead, it requires repeated rhythms and clear standards. In this episode, Rusty Fulling shares three more actions you can take to help you develop a committed team, along with practical examples of what each action can look like when you’re just getting started. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, and he’s also offering a free opportunity to learn from his team if you listen to the end of the episode. Struggling to ...
Feb 11, 2025•37 min
Running a business is often less like sailing a cruise ship and more like rowing in a rowboat — if you want to get anywhere, you need to have a team that’s committed. In this episode, Alex talks with Rusty Fulling about actions you can take to build a more committed team. Rusty is the founder and CEO of Fulling Management and Accounting, and his company is an amazing example of what can happen when you surround yourself with people who share your vision. Listen to the end to find out about a fre...
Feb 04, 2025•53 min
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . Learning how to delegate effectively allows you to be a leader who plays the long game. In this episode, Alex wraps up our series on Exodus 18. He shares four more delegation principles and a couple of key questions to help you become a leader who accepts wise counsel, delegates w...
Jan 28, 2025•38 min
Information isn’t the gap between failure and success—action is. Path for Growth’s 1-on-1 coaching helps you create a plan and execute on what matters most for your business. Apply today at pathforgrowth.com/coaching . Effective leaders know that their impact grows when they learn to lead and develop other leaders. In this episode, Alex continues his exploration of Exodus 18, discussing several more key principles for leaders looking to delegate better and stop being a bottleneck in their busine...
Jan 21, 2025•24 min
