Growth Department

Growth Department

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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July 8, 2025 26 mins

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What really happens in the first year of launching a startup? 

In this episode of The Growth Department, Chelsey sits down with Marcus Rien, a CFO and CPA turned tech founder and the brains behind Waves CPAs. We'll unpack the messy, high-stakes, and deeply rewarding reality of going from corporate life to taking the entrepreneurial leap.

Waves CPAs is a tech-driven platform helping businesses find fractional financ...

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If you’re building a business and avoiding sales like it’s the plague… this one’s for you.

John Kennelly is the founder of I Hate Sales, and he helps smart, scrappy founders get over their fear of selling without sounding sleazy. In this episode, we dig into why sales feels so cringe, what to do instead of cold spam, and how to reframe your role as a founder (spoiler: you’re the head of sales whether you like it or not...

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What if your dream job dropped you with zero warning... right after naming you Salesperson of the Year?

That’s exactly what happened to Dee Henry. In this episode, she shares the raw, real story of how a shocking layoff turned into the launchpad for two successful businesses. From imposter syndrome and Moet-for-breakfast moments, to building a sales and marketing agency and productivity app, Dee gets brutally honest ab...

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