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The Founder's Growth Show with John "Small Mountain" Hill

The Founder's Growth Show with John "Small Mountain" Hill

著者： John (AKA Small Mountain) Hill | The Founder's Growth Show
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Learn how to grow and scale a business without losing your way. Most business podcasts promise "10x growth," "overnight hacks," and "crushing the competition." But for the founder in the thick of it, those words often feel like more noise in an already loud room. Real growth isn't about moving faster; it's about taking intentional steps built around processes, culture, and leadership. Every week, John (AKA Small Mountain) Hill interviews Founders, Creators, Coaches, and Industry Leaders who have done the work, made the mistakes, and learned how to achieve lasting, sustainable success. No silver bullets or quick fixes; we talk about how they overcame the unsustainable systems, the leadership bottlenecks, and the mental shifts required to build a business that actually serves your life. If you are a founder who feels like you're working harder but gaining less ground, this is your space. No lectures or fluff—just the experienced insights you need to build a resilient, impactful business. New episodes every Thursday. Available in video on YouTube and audio on all major podcast platforms.2026 マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Are You Optimizing for Perception or Progress? Decoupling Founder Identity with Quentin Allums

    Are You Optimizing for Perception or Progress? Decoupling Founder Identity with Quentin Allums
    2026/10/22

    In this episode of The Founder's Growth Podcast, host John Hill, AKA Small Mountain, sits down with close friend Quentin "Q" Allums, Business Coach for Creators and Content-Driven Founders at QuentinAllums.com.

    After closing his highly successful personal branding and video agency in 2020 following personal loss and pandemic shifts, Quentin went offline for several years to examine how public perception was quietly ruining his business and health.

    Together, John and Quentin unpack what happens when founder mindset gets trapped by vanity metrics, and how to shift from anger-fueled growth to sustainable devotion.

    They also explore:

    • Practical strategies for B2B selling,
    • Sales hiring and professional leadership,
    • And scaling a business by making intentional choices "upstream."

    Whether you're navigating a startup pivot, drowning in a business you resent (even if it looks good on paper), or stepping back to analyze what you really should be doing, this honest conversation offers actionable clarity on building a resilient enterprise focused on real progress rather than optics.

    Connect with Quentin:

    Website: quentinallums.com

    LinkedIn: Quentin Michael Allums

    Instagram: Justq.mp4

    Connect with John "Small Mountain" Hill:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblanehill/

    Website: https://adaptedgrowth.com/

    Newsletter: https://podcast.adaptedgrowth.com/podcast

    Book: Selling From Scratch

    Workshops: Revenue Evolution Workshops
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    1 時間 3 分
  • Iterative Pivots vs. Nuking the System: Scaling Operations with Makena Finger Zannini

    Iterative Pivots vs. Nuking the System: Scaling Operations with Makena Finger Zannini
    2026/10/15

    When business growth plateaus, many founders succumb to the temptation to tear it all down: overhauling software, changing brand names, or pivoting their business model entirely.

    But that's a huge mistake that lands you right back at zero.

    On this episode of The Founder's Growth Show, host John Hill, AKA Small Mountain, sits down with Makena Finger Zannini, Founder and Fractional COO at The Boutique COO, to break down why drastic resets are often emotional escapes from hard work, and how iterative, feedback-driven tweaks lead to long-term operational resilience.

    Makena discusses the key difference between high-level advisory consultants and embedded fractional COOs, how to separate true market signals from noisy customer feedback, and why the 80/20 rule is essential for process implementation.

    They also explore scenario-based financial forecasting, managing change across growing teams, and how to build a mental board of directors to keep your leadership grounded.

    If you know something needs to change and think starting over is the only choice, this interview will help you reframe your options.

    Connect with Makena:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makena-finger-zannini-7291981b0/

    Website: https://www.theboutiquecoo.com/

    Connect with me:

    Newsletter: https://podcast.adaptedgrowth.com/podcast

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblanehill/

    Website: https://adaptedgrowth.com/
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    1 時間 5 分
  • Adapting in a Crisis: How Firefly Team Events Grew 500% Mid-Pandemic with James Bennett

    Adapting in a Crisis: How Firefly Team Events Grew 500% Mid-Pandemic with James Bennett
    2026/10/08

    What does it take to turn an in-person events company with $0 in revenue into a $3.7M virtual powerhouse?

    In this episode, host John "Small Mountain" Hill sits down with James Bennett, Co-Founder of Firefly Team Events, to discuss crisis adaptation, sales vs. HR budget dynamics, and scaling operations under pressure.

    James breaks down how Firefly navigated the COVID-19 pandemic by putting client needs first, shifting focus to marketing and sales touchpoints, and replacing spreadsheets with streamlined SOPs and custom database tracking.

    He also shares practical frameworks for genuine workplace engagement, why culture starts with what leaders tolerate, and how unconventional hiring filters help build high-performing teams.

    James's experience is not only a masterclass in building culture and strengthening teams but also a clear guide to what leadership should look like before booking the events.

    Connect with James:

    Website: https://fireflyteamevents.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-bennett-ff/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireflyeventsjames/

    Connect with John "Small Mountain" Hill:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblanehill/

    Website: https://adaptedgrowth.com/

    Newsletter: https://podcast.adaptedgrowth.com/podcast

    Book: Selling From Scratch

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    1 時間 11 分
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