

Can't Stop the Growth
Chad Peterman
Can't Stop the Growth is driven by Chad's personal mission to provide a platform for others to grow and thrive. CSTG offers inspiration, leadership lessons on growth, grit, and chasing potential.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 27min
CSTG 241: Fixing Team Dysfunction With Vulnerability-Based Trust with Andrew Hasty
Andrew Hasty reveals that team dysfunction, not lack of talent, drives failure in home service businesses. He emphasizes the critical role of vulnerability-based trust in enhancing performance. Through personal anecdotes from his life, he illustrates how perfectionism and fear contribute to blame cultures. Hasty encourages leaders to embrace vulnerability by admitting mistakes and seeking feedback. He also challenges listeners to identify their own strengths and weaknesses, fostering growth within their teams.

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Nov 25, 2025 • 29min
CSTG 240: Creating "Win for All" Solutions with Andrew Hasty
Andrew Hasty, a leader at Peterman Brothers and advocate of conscious leadership, dives into creating win-for-all solutions. He explores how win-lose strategies lead to resentment, drawing parallels from history. Andrew emphasizes the importance of loyalty to outcomes, adapting processes, and the four key traits of candor, abundance, allyship, and curiosity in leadership. He shares engaging stories from his experiences and highlights the need for leaders to own failures and celebrate their team's successes.

Nov 19, 2025 • 1h 4min
To the Point: The 5-Year Sprint from $5M-$65M with Zero Technical Skills
In this engaging conversation, Michael Bruner, co-founder of Iceberg Home Services, recounts his remarkable journey scaling the company from $5.5M to $65M despite lacking technical skills. He emphasizes the power of letting go, mentoring, and cultivating a people-first culture. Michael shares valuable insights on hiring the right talent, embracing a 'fail faster' mindset, and how fitness transformed his leadership. With personal stories ranging from poker to tough business decisions, his approach inspires leaders aiming for growth with integrity.

Nov 18, 2025 • 26min
CSTG 239: Commit to Enough with Andrew Hasty
Andrew Hasty, COO at Peterman Brothers and an expert in leadership development, dives deep into the transformative idea of recognizing that we already have enough. He challenges the scarcity mindset that breeds fear and competition, illustrating how an abundance mindset fosters creativity and collaboration. Andrew shares personal anecdotes and practical tools for reframing our approach to time, energy, and resources, promoting gratitude and healthier leadership dynamics. This engaging conversation encourages listeners to rethink their definitions of success and presence in their personal and professional lives.

Nov 11, 2025 • 37min
CSTG 238: Lead Like a SEAL | Lessons in Grit and Growth with Dan Newell
Dan Newell, a former Navy SEAL and family business owner, shares impactful leadership lessons rooted in his military experiences. He discusses how failures can build resilience and the importance of prioritizing team welfare to overcome obstacles. Newell emphasizes the significance of a strong mindset, accountability, and a bottom-up leadership approach, urging leaders to empower their teams. He also reflects on transitioning from military to civilian life and innovating his family’s cabinet business through automation, all while inspiring the next generation.

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Nov 4, 2025 • 21min
CSTG 237: Find Your Purpose | How to Lead with Passion and Consistency
What if work felt like play? Discover how aligning your home and work identities can lead to authentic leadership without masks. Embrace a mindset shift from 'have to' to 'get to' to energize your daily tasks. Chad encourages approaching challenges with curiosity and reframing them by their positive impact on others. He emphasizes the joy of collaboration in home services and reminds us that work should be fun, even on tough days. Cultivate purpose and passion in every setting and inspire your team through consistent, authentic leadership.

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Oct 28, 2025 • 27min
CSTG 236: Zone of Genius with Andrew Hasty
In this enlightening discussion, Andrew Hastie, COO at Peterman Brothers and an expert in education and leadership development, explores the transformative concept of the 'zone of genius.' He breaks down Gay Hendricks' four zones: incompetence, competence, excellence, and genius, emphasizing how leaders must first identify their own strengths. Andrew challenges listeners to reflect on energizing tasks versus draining ones and provides practical strategies to reshape roles for greater fulfillment, ultimately inspiring teams to discover their own genius.

Oct 23, 2025 • 47min
You Need to Learn to Give a $h*t with Katie Donovan
Katie Donovan, CEO of CAMP Digital and advocate for second-chance hiring, shares her people-first approach to business. She discusses how giving away 50% of profits fosters employee ownership and culture. Katie emphasizes the power of gratitude in leadership, battling imposter syndrome, and cultivating authenticity in the trades. She highlights the benefits of hiring for attitude over technical skills and building a diverse workforce. This conversation is packed with insights on balancing customer and employee needs while challenging traditional leadership norms.

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Oct 21, 2025 • 26min
CSTG 235: Practice Gratitude: The Note Card That Built a Leader
Discover the transformative power of gratitude in leadership through a heartfelt story of a handwritten note that shifted Chad's mindset. Learn how appreciation should be a systematic practice rather than just a catchphrase. Key insights include recognizing effort over mere results, the importance of specific praise, and how a brief, sincere note can create immediate impact. Explore daily gratitude practices that enhance mood and resilience, and tackle the challenge of expressing genuine appreciation in your team. Join the movement towards a culture of thanks!

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 4min
To the Point: Why 99% of Salespeople Fail -Here's the $42M Sales Process That Actually Works with Weldon Long
Weldon Long, a former inmate turned successful sales trainer and entrepreneur, shares his incredible journey from prison to building a $42M home-services business. He emphasizes the transformative power of personal responsibility and a strong mindset in overcoming adversity. Weldon dives into his four core sales fundamentals, the importance of addressing objections proactively, and how to create a compelling customer experience. He highlights that execution is key to success, urging listeners to embrace challenges and maintain perseverance for lasting results.


