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In this episode, Ben Hodson shares how AI is helping the engineering team deliver customer-facing work four times faster than six months ago. Ranked No. 1,884 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, JobNimbus continues to accelerate growth through technology, leaders... more

Accountability vs. Ownership is the difference between a team you have to chase and a team that runs without you. Most founders say, "My team isn't accountable," then add more check-ins, more dashboards, and more follow-up. It feels like leadership. ... more

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Thompson, founder of SVI, ranked No. 3,013 (2025) on Inc, and Learner Mobile, to explore how AI is transforming how frontline workers access critical information when they need it most. Mike shares why frontline... more

In this episode, we explore the challenges founders face when their businesses become too dependent on them, creating bottlenecks in decision-making, execution, and growth. As companies scale, internal leadership must evolve alongside external priori... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Thompson
Founder of SVI, creator of Learner Mobile
SVI
Episode: Leading Change in the Age of AI with Mike Thompson at SVI
Henry J. Evans
Author of Bombs, Bacon, and Bankruptcy; former counter-terrorism advisor
Henry J. Evans / Bombs, Bacon, and Bankruptcy
Episode: Leading During A Crisis with Henry J. Evans at Dynamic Results
Andrew Razumovsky
Co-founder of CANDA Solutions, software company serving the government
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Episode: Breaking Founder Dependency and Building Leadership That Scales with Andrew Razumovsky with CANDA Solutions
Boris Musheyev
Founder of BorisMTax, tax planning and advisory firm
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Episode: How to Create an Amazing Employee Experience with Boris Musheyev at BorisMTax
Wes Cobb
CEO of Jerry L. Johnson Associates (JLJ)
JLJ Associates
Episode: Reading Leadership Books is Great, And Hypergrowth Demand Real Leadership: What It Actually Takes to Lead a Company Through Hypergrowth with Wes Cobb at JLJ Associates
Nicholas Janni
Co-author of Leading in Chaos
Leading in Chaos (book)
Episode: The Inner Work of Leadership in Chaos with Nicholas Janni, co-author of Leading in Chaos
Brennan de Raad
Founder of Vessel Advisors, fractional CFO expert
Vessel Advisors
Episode: When Do You Know When to Hire a Fractional CFO with Brennan de Raad at Vessel Advisors
Arad Levertov
Founder of Sunbit, fintech company focused on eliminating financial waste
Sunbit
Episode: Staying True to Your Mission While Scaling a Fast-Growing Company with Arad Levertov at Sunbit
Matt Pierce
Co-founder of Immediate
Immediate
Episode: The Leadership Challenges of Scaling Fast While Staying Mission-Driven with Matt Pierce

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Gene Hammett
Host and Growth Think Tank founder/CEO coach. Leads deep-dive interviews on leadership, growth, and scalable business practices.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Great podcast, great information!!

    This podcast is great! I love the detailed info, and the host. Take a listen, you won’t be disappointed!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tayasay
    United States2 years ago
  • Value every time

    Gene is a fantastic and experienced host. He draws valuable insights from every guest, from seasoned CEOs to rising stars.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marcscheff
    United States3 years ago
  • A Masterclass in Business Efficiency!

    This episode with Mike Michalowicz is a testament to the podcast's commitment to delivering top-tier business insights. Mike's expertise on creating a seamless business operation was both enlightening and actionable. The discussion on the importance of systems, productivity, and the intriguing concept of the 'queen bee' role offers a fresh perspective on running a successful enterprise. Kudos to the host, @GeneHammett, for facilitating such an engaging and insightful conversation. Highly recomme... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Growth Think Tank

    Gene engages in deep dive discussions to accelerate growth and impact leadership

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meta-Game
    United States3 years ago
  • Super valuable!

    Gene provides simple and actionable advice for levelling up your business & leadership. He asks great questions. I love how grounded and down-to-earth he is. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping. I definitely recommend giving his podcast a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashao FreeSky
    Canada4 years ago

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A highly value-packed show with actionable leadership insights.
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Guests are described as real-world leaders sharing valuable growth strategies.

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Leading Change in the Age of AI with Mike Thompson at SVI
Q: Can you give us a use case for how frontline workers access AI in Learner Mobile?
Learner Mobile delivers instant, contextual information to frontline workers, reducing the need for long training sessions and enabling them to perform tasks accurately and safely on the job.
Leading During A Crisis with Henry J. Evans at Dynamic Results
Q: What personal experiences shaped your approach to crisis leadership?
A 22-year career in counter-terrorism, a near-bankruptcy business, and turning those lessons into a framework for crisis leadership that emphasizes prioritization, rapid decision-making, and compassionate, yet efficient, leadership.
Leading During A Crisis with Henry J. Evans at Dynamic Results
Q: How should teams practice for crises outside of actual emergencies?
Run simulations or crisis planning exercises, including scenario-based drills like a sudden attack or infrastructure loss, followed by thorough debriefs to close gaps and reinforce crisis leadership tools.
Leading During A Crisis with Henry J. Evans at Dynamic Results
Q: What are the first steps a leader should take when confronted with a crisis?
Start with self-regulation to keep emotions in check, then use a simple framework to assess the situation, identify top priorities, and empower the lowest competent level to act on specific areas while leveraging experts as needed.
Breaking Founder Dependency and Building Leadership That Scales with Andrew Razumovsky with CANDA Solutions
Q: Where are you now as a company and culture wise?
The leadership is shifting toward autonomous arms that operate independently with leadership from the founders as needed, and they've integrated an HR lead to help formalize processes, KPIs, and coaching to sustain growth.

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What is Growth Think Tank about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Growth-focused leadership conversations with a roster of transformative leaders and operators across tech, finance, and services. Episodes center on scaling without losing mission, building leadership systems, leveraging fractional finance, and navigating hypergrowth through practical frameworks, coaching, and mindset shifts. Notable themes include founder independence, organizational culture, AI-enabled leadership, and sustainable growth strategies grounded in real-world stories and actionable takeaways that listeners can apply to their own companies.

A standout aspect is the clear emphasis on leadership development as a mechanism for growth, with guests ranging from founders to senior operators who share concrete playbooks, leadership ro... more

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