Growth Department
Growth Department
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Welcome to Growth Department, the business podcast for founders, small business owners, and growth-minded leaders who want real answers to the question, "How do I grow my business?"Each week, host Chelsey Reynolds talks with experienced operators, executives, and entrepreneurs who share what actually worked (and what flopped) as they built their companies. We cover everything from how to find customers, scale operations, and lead with impact to how personal growth shows up in professional success.If you're tired of recycled advice, influencer hype, and growth hacks that don’t work in the real world, you’re in the right place. Expect honest conversations, battle-tested strategies, and the mindset shifts you need to scale smart and stay sane.
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The podcast focuses on actionable business growth strategies, personal development, and real-life entrepreneurial experiences, with episodes covering topics such as navigating startup challenges, effective sales techniques, and overcoming layoffs through entrepreneurship.
Welcome to Growth Department, the business podcast for founders, small business owners, and growth-minded leaders who want real answers to the questions, “How do I grow my business?” and “How can I become a better leader?”
Each week, host Chelsey Reynolds talks with experienced operators, executives, and entrepreneurs who share what actually worked (and what flopped) as they built their companies. We cover everything from how to find customers, scale operations, and lead with impact to how personal growth shows up in professional success.
If you’re tired of recycled advice, influencer hype, and growth hacks that don’t work in the real world, you’re in the right place. Expect honest conversations, battle-tested strategies, and the mindset shifts you need to scale smart and stay sane.
What if we could prove that prioritizing inclusion = a more profitable way to run your business?
In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey talks with Joseph Santana, executive advisor, inclusion strategist, and host of the ERG PowerTalk® Podcast. Together, they explore how companies can move inclusion beyond HR checklists and turn it into a measurable business advantage.
Joe is the Chairman of the CDO PowerCircle and a trusted advisor to executives from companies that collectively generate nearly one trillion dollars in revenue. As a former line executive with multimillion-dollar P&L responsibility, he led inclusion across a 65,000-person enterprise and helped unlock hundreds of millions in revenue while strengthening culture and reducing costs.
Through his coaching and development programs for DEI leaders, Joe equips executives to connect inclusion directly to business outcomes. His approach turns inclusion into a true center of excellence that drives growth, efficiency, and shareholder value.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- How inclusion directly impacts retention, innovation, and revenue
- Ways to measure the business ROI of inclusive practices
- How to build an inclusion strategy that earns C-suite support
- The key differences between performative DEI and purposeful inclusion
- Why inclusion belongs at the center of your business, not just in HR
🎙️ Guest: Joseph Santana
Executive Advisor | Inclusion Strategist | Chairman, CDO PowerCircle | Host, ERG PowerTalk® Podcast
🔗 Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesantana/
#dei #inclusiveworkforce #profitable
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Each week, we interview founders, business leaders, and experts in their field about how to grow a business and the personal growth that comes with the journey. #LetsGrow !
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