Grow Sell and Retire

Grow Sell and Retire

Business and Life Success tips for LAZY Over-Achievers. This podcast gives you the tips it took me 20 years to get right! Your business can be a lonely place, but hugely rewarding. In Grow, Sell and Retire, my goal is for you to have the tools available to make things happen in your business to create real change. I have continued to grow my own businesses, Temple Row Wealth Management and Rockfine Group whilst while continuing expand my horizons, becoming CEO of a Legal Practice. This contributes greatly to my ever-growing knowledge of the business world, and allows me to to share insights and concepts to you. A motto that rings true for both of my businesses: “If you want to work for the rest of your life, that’s your business. If you don’t, that’s ours.”

Episodes

July 13, 2025 29 mins
When it comes to thriving in life and business, it’s not just about what you do—it’s about where you do it. In today’s session with Ryan Frederick, we unpacked why your environment, community, health, and finances are all shaped by the places you choose—whether you're launching a company or planning your next chapter in life. The right place can fuel your happiness, connections, and success. Don’t just plan your finances—plan your ...
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Want to master the art of negotiation in business and life? In this episode of the Grow, Sell and Retire podcast, I sat down with Molly Bloomquist—a 20-year US government vet turned negotiation expert. Molly shared game-changing insights on preparing for negotiations, the power of silence, reading body language, and the importance of empathy and sincerity. Her secret? Active listening, staying flexible, and making real human connec...
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Welcome to another episode of GSR Place, where host B.D. Dalton digs deep into the secrets of growth, marketing, and personal branding for the “lazy overachiever." In today's episode, B.D. is joined by the incredible Stacy Cohen—a seasoned entrepreneur and PR/marketing agency owner from New York with over 25 years of experience.

Introduced by Allison Kluger, Stacy shares her dynamic journey, starting as a 14-year-old home waitress a...
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In this episode, host B.D. Dalton is joined once again by Robert Siegel, lecturer at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, investor, operator, and now author of “The Systems Leader.” 

Together, they dive into the crucial role that systems—and the leaders who master them—play in guiding both billion-dollar companies and small businesses through today’s constant change and crisis.Robert shares insights from eight years of research, ...
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Welcome to another episode of the Grow, Sell and Retire podcast! In this engaging conversation, host B.D. Dalton sits down with the dynamic Carrie Freeman, whose career journey has taken her from the clean rooms of Intel’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, to spearheading sustainability and community engagement initiatives, and even to running a sparkling wine business. Together, they dive into how Carrie made her bold lea...
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Health & Profits: The Productivity Connection In a revealing conversation with B.D. Dalton II, Dr. Pat shared groundbreaking insights on the direct connection between health optimization and business profitability. What began as an observation of struggling professionals in Boston evolved into a comprehensive approach that's transforming how forward-thinking companies view wellness programs. Rather than promoting health as mere...
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Forget the outdated concept of retirement! Wealth management veteran Russ Hill (with 55 years of industry wisdom) shares game-changing strategies for business owners who want more than just a long life—they want a purposeful, profitable one. Drawing from his 96-year-old travel agent mother's inspiring journey and Stanford's innovative "road atlas" for life planning, Russ reveals how today's entrepreneurs can build businesses that s...
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In this episode of the Grow Sell and Retire podcast, B.D. Dalton II sits down with branding expert Barry to dive deep into the world of differentiation in business. They explore the power of authenticity, consistency, and how understanding your unique selling points can skyrocket your brand’s market presence.
Barry shares his wisdom on:
- Why being real and consistent matters in branding
- How leaders shape a brand’s identity and boos...
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How do you grow from $10 million to $500 million? Here's some tips.
Get ready for an energizing and insightful episode of the Grow Sell Retire Podcast, where B.D. Dalton sits down with the brilliant Melanie Dulbecco, CEO of Torani! In this episode, Melanie dives into her journey through the Liquor Era, Café Era, and now the booming Consumer Era, sharing what it takes to empower teams and lead them through growth and transformation. ...
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Want to learn secrets about improving your business image, enhancing your communication in the boardroom or just want ways to engage and motivate team members? This episode Allison Kluger, whose pedigree goes from Good Morning America to teaching classes along side American idols like A-Rod and Tyra Banks, gives so many tips from her life time of helping people communicate to sell and enthrall. You will have frame works to get team...
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In this episode of the Grow Sell and Retire podcast, B.D. Dalton sits down with Peter to delve into his remarkable career and his latest book, "Leading from the Jump Seat." With a background that spans 25 years as a Royal Air Force pilot and a collaboration with Simon Sinek, Peter brings a wealth of experience to the table. He explains the "jump seat" philosophy, emphasizing learning from every experience and sharing those lessons ...
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Hey folks! Tune in to the latest episode of B.D. Dalton's dynamic business podcast where he sits down with Glenn Kramon, the editorial genius from The New York Times and a seasoned Stanford professor. This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to elevate their written communication game. Glenn shares his top tips, emphasizing the importance of standing out with his mantra, "Be one in a million, not one of a million." He also rev...
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Brain and Brawn: Two Powers of Herculean Business:
In this dynamic episode, B.D. Dalton II sits down with Robert Siegel to dive into the pivotal themes of digital transformation and systems leadership, as unpacked in Robert's enlightening book "The Brains and Brawn Company". They dissect how the most successful firms are those that effectively meld the digital with the physical, and how traditional companies can evolve to keep pace ...
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Want to Crush the Competition? Here is episode 3 of our mini Series from Dave Dodson.
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Small Business Strategy: Key to Growth
The discussion revolved around the importance of business strategy, especially for small business owners. B.D. and David spoke about the significance of strategy for business growth, even for companies with a small market share. David shared insights from their book, "The Manager's Handbook," and t...
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Michael Watkins gives the Lazy Over Achievers tactical strategies to make amazing things happen.
1. Navigating the Geopolitical Business Maze with Michael Watkins
In this eye-opening episode, B.D. Dalton II chats with the illustrious Michael Watkins, straight out of scenic Zurich. They dive deep into Michael's riveting new book, focusing on mastering the art of strategic thinking in the often unpredictable realms of geopolitics and ...
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Episode 2 of Crushing the Competition with Dave Dodson
This episode with is part of three episodes designed to deliver punch and focus in three parts The Manager's Superpowers, Employee Heroes and lastly, Leveraging Strategy
Dave Dodson is the guru behind the amazingly useful The Manager's Handbook (not boring; inside joke from original episode #134)

Employee Training and Development
B.D. and David discussed the importance of employe...
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Crushing Competition Ep 1 Management Superpowers Leadership Priorities B.D. and David engaged in a conversation about strategic management and the concept of 'employee heroes'. David shared their motivation behind writing their book, emphasizing the need for a practical handbook on leadership implementation. They highlighted the importance of consistent leadership and setting priorities, using the example of Sam Walton. B.D. praise...
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In this awesome GSR podcast we learn to get back to basics to get stratospheric returns from your next event. Nick Gray gives B.D. and the Lazy Over Achiever massive top tips on making the 2 Hour Cocktail party your next and best event ever.

Networking Events: Focus on Interests, Not Resumes
1.In this engaging episode, B.D. Dalton II chats with Nick Gray, a renowned entrepreneur and author, about the evolution of networking events....
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In the latest "Grow Sell and Retire" episode, B.D. Dalton II is joined by Jeanne, a dynamic consultant and coach renowned for aiding coaches and consultants in skyrocketing their sales. The episode delves into Jeanne's eclectic career journey, beginning as a fashion designer, then venturing into acting and executive recruitment on Wall Street. After overcoming numerous challenges, Jeanne transitioned into a successful online coach,...
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October 2, 2023 27 mins
"I called his book boring... It was anything but and his idea that Crushing your competition has a formula was awesome. This is a no BS chat with David Dodson who shows us the 5 traits and practical tools that we need to build a formidable business. This based on years of research, hands on application and interviews with CEOs from Apple, Southwest Airlines and many more.
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