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Grow More Frequently. Grow More Profitably.

Executive Training for Sustained Growth

Sustained Growth Training equips CEOs and executive teams with the decision-making framework they need to achieve frequent, profitable growth.


At the heart of the training is our Core Curriculum: a system built around the 50 strategic and operational decisions that most strongly predict whether a business will grow consistently over time. These are not checklists or surface-level tips. They are proven decisions rooted in big-data analysis, CEO research, and real-world business performance.

What Makes This Training Different?

These sessions go way beyond theory.


We start by mapping each decision into a systems-thinking framework, helping leaders see how individual decisions—about strategy, operations, finance, HR, marketing, and more—interact and reinforce one another. This integrated approach is what allows top companies to generate increasing returns.


Ultimately, that’s the business Holy Grail: building an organization that can scale smartly, earn superior profits, and grow repeatedly, no matter the economic climate.

What You'll Learn

Through a mix of core instruction and applied interactions, the program will strengthen participants' ability to solve complex problems such as:


  • Identify and replicate their highest-margin customers
  • Develop new offerings in collaboration with supply chain partners
  • Design incentives that drive decentralized decision-making
  • Craft value-based pricing strategies
  • Prioritize new markets using proven frameworks
  • Build brands using behavioral heuristics
  • Improve execution across planning, operations, and talent strategy
  • and many other challenges.


This training is practical, data-driven, and customized to your company’s growth stage and competitive environment.

Two Ways To Learn

Team Training

Private, in-house training for a single company’s leadership team (up to 10 participants). Ideal for CEOs who want to align their full executive team around sustained growth strategies.


Includes:

  • Full Core Curriculum: Intro + 6 sessions on the 50 decisions
  • 2 Strategic Review Sessions tailored to your business
  • ½-day Whiteboard Workshop to apply learnings in real time
  • 10 total sessions, timed around your business calendar
  • High interactivity and full customization

Executive Education

Peer-based training for CEOs and senior leaders from multiple companies. Designed to foster cross-company learning and high-value networking.


Includes:

  • Core Curriculum in a condensed format
  • Deep-dive peer discussions and shared learning
  • 6 sessions delivered over two full days
  • Ideal for companies in early-stage or transitional growth

The Core Curriculum

Growth Planning

Growth Planning

Growth Planning

Planning Process 

Goal Setting 

Problem Solving

Esprit de Corps

Growth Planning

Growth Planning

Leadership 

Decentralization

Reinforcement

Human Capital

Growth Planning

Financial Health

Proactive HR 

Benefits 

Incentives Design

Financial Health

Financial Health

Financial Health

Funding Growth 

Productivity 

Profit Focus

Innovation

Financial Health

Market Expansion

New Offerings

Supply-Chain Collaboration

High-Value Focus

Market Expansion

Financial Health

Market Expansion

New Markets 

Sales and Marketing 

Brand Building

Ready to Lead Smarter Growth

Whether you’re looking to align your internal leadership or sharpen your external strategy, Sustained Growth Training gives you the frameworks to profitably scale for the long-term.


👉 Contact us to discuss upcoming sessions, customized training options, or sponsorship opportunities in your region.

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A Few Words from Trained Leaders

Growth is not accidental. We need to be extremely purposeful in continuing to do the things that lead to growth. We now have a common language to discuss much of what we need to improve. Gary has an outstanding grasp on these concepts.


Will Snook, CEO and Founder

MUVZ, the Traffic Safety Store

The research is unique and we all have much to learn regardless of where we are on our journey.  Gary is a powerhouse and delivered an amazing amount of content with humor, variety, and impact. Keep doing what you're doing!


Zach Burns, CEO

The Motz Group

I think the comprehensive approach to what drives growth can, and should, speak to any organization that participates.  I think the shared language that we learn from the series perhaps creates the most value for the team.  And Gary was great.  He clearly has a command of the material and does a good job prompting input from attendees.


David Lawson, CEO

Lawson Mechanical 

This was the most helpful course I've been to in my professional career.  Absolutely world-class! The topics presented challenged our thinking, the real-world examples provided valuable insights, and the collaboration with peers offered a well-rounded experience with countless takeaways.


Mike Logan, CCO

AVID Products   

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