Growth + Exit
Growth + Exit
Podcast Description
This is the Growth + Exit Podcast, where owners of privately held, middle-market companies talk about founding, scaling, and exiting their businesses successfully.
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The podcast focuses on key themes such as scaling businesses, effective branding strategies, and successful exit tactics for middle-market companies, with specific episodes discussing topics like de-risking business models and enhancing market positioning, as well as practical advice for navigating revenue growth and leadership challenges.

This is the Growth + Exit Podcast, where owners of privately held, middle-market companies talk about founding, scaling, and exiting their businesses successfully.
Todd Girvin is the Founder and CEO of Futuremakers Leadership Forge, a peer advisory and executive coaching community for leaders of innovative organizations. A former technology founder and CEO, he helps executives strengthen leadership, navigate complex decisions, and build healthier, more resilient companies. Todd previously co-founded Improving, a software development consulting firm, where he served as CEO, corporate board member, SVP, and Houston Branch President before exiting.
In this episode…
Scaling a business takes more than landing new customers or growing revenue. As teams expand, leaders must learn when to delegate, how to preserve company culture, and where acquisitions can accelerate growth. What helps entrepreneurs scale successfully without losing sight of the company’s purpose?
For serial entrepreneur and executive coach Todd Girvin, scaling with purpose starts with intentional leadership and continuous improvement. Building clear roles, setting expectations, gathering meaningful client feedback, and developing leaders internally can create the structure needed for sustainable growth. Todd also emphasizes cultural fit when pursuing acquisitions and encourages entrepreneurs to identify a clear north star that guides their decisions. These practices help business owners build stronger organizations while staying focused on where they want to go.
In this episode of Growth + Exit, Susan Kearney talks with Todd Girvin, Founder and CEO of Futuremakers Leadership Forge, about scaling businesses through intentional leadership. Todd shares how to build accountability, use acquisitions for growth, and navigate a business exit. He also touches on executive coaching and finding a clear north star.

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