Growth Think Tank

Are you guessing what and how things are converting on your website? A lot of people do it this way and if you're one of those people, you really want to lean into this episode. Today's podcast guest, Dustin Drees tells us why it's so important to drop the guessing game and determine what the real numbers are for optimal success. Plus, with the technology we've got at hand, determining numbers has become an exact science. As always, if you're not into the numbers and research game, you want to hire someone to do that for you since this is a crucial factor for your business. Get the show notes for 154 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 2 of 3 with Dustin Drees Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @dustindrees #Technology #ExactScience #CrucialFactor #Episode154 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

I know you've seen lots of entrepreneurs out there killing it online through social media. Are you wondering how you can do it too? Well our guest Andrew Medal today tells us how his company Agent Beta helps entrepreneurs do just that! Digital Marketing is a gigantic field and guess what? It's growing at a super speed like never before. An entrepreneur, you've got tons of tasks you're juggling, so what are you willing to let go of? Find out why it's better to hand this off to experts in this field to grow your business without going insane! Get the show notes for 153 | Digital Marketing: What's Working Now Episode 1 of 3 Andrew Medal Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @AndrewMedal #entrepreneurs #DigitalMarketing #Experts #Episode153 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Do you have all the leads you can handle? Do you have high-quality leads for your business? Well, usually the answer is - I can use more of those, thank you. There are many ways to build leads for your business, but one powerful channel that many are not using is Facebook. Today's guest is Valerie Shoopman, who is a Social Media Expert...but her main focus is Facebook ads. Listen in to the interview as we discuss how you can focus on your ideal clients and get a steady stream of leads rolling in. Get the show notes for 152 | Lead Generation with Facebook Ads with Valerie Shoopman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #FacebookAds #Powerfulchannel #HighQualityLeads #Episode152 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you heard of the power of vulnerability? Being vulnerable is often considered to a sign of weakness. Today's guest is Rohit Bhargava, who is a best selling author and an expert on the non-obvious path to success. We talk about perfection and imperfection. Do you have the courage to show your imperfections? Listen to the show to find out how to use that courage. Get the show notes for 151 | Being Imperfect: A Non-Obvious Path to Success with Rohit Bhargava Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @rohitbhargava #powerofvulnerability #Imperfections #Success #Episode151 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Who doesn't want to be more charming? Well you should want this. With more charm you will add more to the lives of others than trying to beat them into submission. You get my point, right? Charm is rarely thought about in the busy lives of us leaders. Today we explore deep into charm with Jordan Harbinger, from "The Art of Charm". We talk about increasing social influence and building trust. Get all the charm you can handle with this episode and add some to your life/business too. Get the show notes for 150 | Increasing Your Levels of Charm with Jordan Harbinger Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @JordanHarbinger #Charm #Leaders #SocialInfluence #Episode150 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Join us for our final episode in a 3 part series of Hiring and Managing a Sales Rep! We'll dig into the process of hiring and firing in this one too. Reflecting back on this series, episode 147 with Mark Jamnick focused on how to motivate your team for heightened performance, while episode 148 with Joe Kouffman focused on hiring traits you should look for. This episode builds upon the series and expands into how to fire a sales rep too. Listen in to get the full scoop on why you MUST take your time on this one! Get the show notes for 149 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 3 of 3 With Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #Motivation #FireaSale #heightenedperformance #Episode149 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Today is all about the hiring process for your first or your next sales rep. Don't take this lightly. Hiring the wrong person will derail you in many ways. Be smart about bringing in the RIGHT person. Our guest today is Joe Koufman with AgencySparks. Joe didn't start out as a master of sales. It took years of work and likely a kick in the pants too. Joe shares insights on what characteristics make for high performing salespeople. Joe shares one book that he recommends to all businesses, especially digital agencies. Listen in to this episode to be enlightened on what it takes to hire right when it comes to sales. Get the show notes for 148 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 2 of 3 With Joe Koufman Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @markjamnik #enlightened #Business #SalesPeople #Episode148 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Sales is a critically important part of your business success. In fact, it's arguably the most important part. Most business owners have to learn to sell and position their products and services with blood, sweat and tears. When they figure it out, they hold on to this part with tenacity and refuse to let go. Meanwhile, there are others eager to hire someone to do the networking, relationship building and the endless calls to prospects. Well, one of the most important hires you will make as a business owner will be the one that makes it rain (rain with money that is). Get the show notes for 147 | Hiring and Managing Sales Rep Series 1 of 3 With Mark Jamnik Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @jessemoskel #Networking #BusinessOwner #LearntoSell #Episode147 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

If you want to do something different or new, you have be willing to do something new. Ok, not rocket science. Well this is only partly right. You have to be willing to let go of some stuff too. You might even have to let go of what made you reach your current level of success. This is the hard part. Today's guest is Jesse Moskel with Agile Marketing Solutions. We talk about a lot of stuff to make you successful in the game of business so tune in to get your dose of wisdom from a fellow Leader in the Trenches. Get the show notes for 146 | Let Go of What You Have Now To Get Success With Jesse Moskel Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #RockerScience #Wisdom #Success #Episode146 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!

Have you ever had a client that stressed and frustrated you? I know you have. Even the newest of business owners have taken on a client that has turned out to be less than ideal. This episode is a wake-up call and a step-by-step plan on doing work that matters. It is about understanding what work matters to you (really matters to you) and it is about who you do it with. I believe we should be seeking to work with those that are INSPIRED by a new future. Discover some secrets in this episode about doing work that matters with inspired clients. Get the show notes for 145 | Doing Work That Matters With Inspired Clients with Gene Hammett Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett #BusinessOwners #InspiredClients #StepbyStepPlan #Episode145 #Podcasts Give Leaders in the Trenches a review on iTunes!