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In the Season 2 premiere of Growth Loop, hosts Corey and Tish dive into the transformative role of AI in driving business and career growth. Joined by guest Andy Nester, a seasoned marketing leader, the episode explores how AI and automation are reshaping traditional growth strategies. Andy shares insights from his two decades in B2B SaaS, emphasizing how tools like AI can enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and unlock team creativity.

Key discussion points include:

• The Growth Loop Continuum Model: A data-driven framework aligning marketing, sales, and customer success to fuel scalable growth.
• AI's "Superpowers": How businesses can leverage AI for ideation, content generation, data analysis, and feedback loops.
• AI Adoption Challenges: The importance of cultivating curiosity and breaking complex tasks into actionable steps for meaningful AI integration.
• Leadership and Culture: How fostering a supportive, experimental approach to AI empowers teams and enhances customer outcomes.
• Real-World Applications: Examples of AI in product strategy, customer success, and creating personalized, impactful experiences at scale.

The conversation underscores the need for organizations to embrace AI as a tool to amplify human talent, not replace it. Andy also highlights the rapid pace of AI innovation, urging businesses to act now to stay competitive.

Listen for actionable advice on navigating AI adoption, balancing automation with human connection, and fostering a culture of innovation within your organization. Don’t miss Andy’s practical tips for using AI to achieve faster, more sustainable growth while maintaining data security and compliance.

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In this special year-end episode, co-hosts Corey Tomlinson and Tish Looper reflect on their inaugural year of the Growth Loop podcast. They revisit highlights from 2024, including valuable insights from guest contributors like Sandor Kovacs and Sarah Hartland, who discussed themes such as accountability, growth through failure, and humanizing business with AI-driven transformation.

The duo also candidly share their personal growth, from overcoming fears to embracing new tools like AI to streamline production. Tish emphasizes the core principle of GrowthLoop: a customer-centric approach that aligns marketing, sales, and customer success to achieve sustainable growth.

Looking ahead to 2025, Corey and Tish tease their plans for expanding the podcast, hosting diverse guests, and evolving GrowthLoop from a concept into an actionable framework and new content for businesses. Their commitment to authenticity, learning, and community engagement promises an exciting journey for listeners in the coming year.

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In this follow-up episode of GrowthLoop, hosts Corey and Tish welcome back Sandor Kovacs of Run Rhino to delve deeper into the critical role of accountability in leadership. Drawing from nearly three decades of business experience, Sandor explores the concept of being "cause in the matter," emphasizing the power of owning outcomes, whether in professional projects or personal growth.

Key topics include:

• Defining accountability as the sole responsibility for outcomes, irrespective of external circumstances.
• How adopting accountability transforms team dynamics and fosters mutual respect and trust.
• Practical advice for leaders to instill a culture of accountability within their organizations, including the importance of setting unwavering standards and avoiding the pitfalls of excuses.
• The relationship between accountability, integrity, and effective leadership, with examples from Sandor's coaching experiences.
• Simple, actionable frameworks for holding yourself and others accountable, such as focusing on facts over excuses and asking pivotal questions like, "What could you do differently?"

This episode offers relatable anecdotes, actionable strategies, and a profound perspective on what it takes to lead with integrity and accountability. Whether you're managing a team, mentoring an employee, or working on personal development, Sandor’s insights will inspire you to rethink your approach to accountability.