The Growth Class with Phil Masiello
Join Phil Masiello on Crunching Your Growth, a weekly show, designed for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Every episode features exclusive interviews with founding entrepreneurs who have successfully grown their ventures, offering invaluable advice and actionable strategies. From tales of triumph to close calls, each guest shares the lessons they’ve learned on their growth journey, providing viewers with the insights and tactics needed to achieve their own business success. Whether you're just starting out or you're ready to scale, Crunching Your Growth is packed with practical tips to help you overcome challenges and seize growth opportunities. Hear inspiring anecdotes, uncover key growth tactics, and gain access to insider knowledge from those who have been in your shoes. A must-watch for anyone serious about scaling their business!
Episodes
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Marty Babayov, founder of The Suit Depot.
Marty shares how he turned a teenage eBay reselling hustle into a multimillion-dollar menswear business, evolving from clearance and overstock inventory into manufacturing, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail.
The conversation explores the economics of selling through marketplaces like Amazon...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Massiello interviews JoAnn Elardo, founder and owner of Wicked Dolphin Distillery.
JoAnn shares the unconventional entrepreneurial journey that took her from building an international footwear and apparel business across 11 countries to creating a craft rum brand rooted in Florida agriculture. They explore how spotting an overlooked market opportunity led to the creation of Wicked...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Massiello interviews Mitchell Hagan, CEO and President of Country Life Natural Foods.
Mitchell shares how his background in healthcare administration shaped his approach to leading a legacy natural foods business and discusses the transition from traditional food distribution to a predominantly e-commerce-driven model.
The conversation explores how Country Life Natural Foods is mod...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Amy Riordan, Chief Executive Officer of Sachin & Babi.
They explore how the luxury fashion brand evolved from a wholesale-reliant business into a stronger direct-to-consumer and e-commerce operation, and how data can inform creative and product decisions without compromising a brand’s identity.
Amy shares insights on using e-commerce analytics to...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Ian Lopatin, co-founder of Of Course Sanctuary and co-founder and former CEO of Spiritual Gangster.
Ian shares his journey from entertainment law to building At One Yoga and ultimately turning a yoga studio T-shirt concept into Spiritual Gangster, a global wellness and lifestyle brand.
The conversation explores how validating customer demand can create the...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Massiel interviews Misha Kuryla, founder of Misha’s Cupcakes.
Misha shares the story of building her dessert brand from a home kitchen in 2005 into a multi-location, multi-channel consumer business, offering an honest look at what it takes to scale while preserving the heart of a brand.
They explore the realities of rapid expansion, including managing multiple stores, m...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Layne Mayfield, owner of BBQ Outfitters.
Layne shares how he transitioned from a 12-year career in commercial real estate to entrepreneurship through acquisition, ultimately purchasing the established Texas barbecue retailer in 2021.
They explore the advantages of acquiring an existing business rather than starting from scratch, including the value of an e...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Pattie Friedman and Kristin Wielenga, Co-Founders of Think Royln.
They share how two longtime fashion industry professionals turned a small collection of functional, fashion-forward bags into a growing lifestyle brand built around “life on the fly.”
Pattie and Kristin discuss starting Think Royln with limited resources, using decades of industr...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Meredith Curren and Bari Harlam, co-founders of TROUBLE, also known as TroubleMakers for Good. They explore how challenging the status quo can create better outcomes in business and society, from advancing gender equity to bringing more diverse perspectives into decision-making.
Meredith and Bari explain TROUBLE’s unique model of using merchandise sales a...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Catherine Dennig, co-founder and former CEO of Fursure.
Catherine shares how a deeply personal experience with unexpected veterinary bills inspired her to build a venture-backed pet insurance company that helped thousands of pet owners better prepare for the financial realities of caring for their pets. Drawing from her background as a former Facebook Senior Pr...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Tina Loyd, CEO of Terry Costa.
They explore what it takes to grow and sustain a destination retail brand through changing customer expectations, technology, and market conditions.
Tina shares her journey of taking over Terry Costa in 2007, navigating the challenges of growing the business during a recession, expanding its brick-and-mortar presence and e-co...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Chris Bray, co-founder of BILLYKIRK and co-founder of Bray Brothers Creative.
Chris shares the story of how he and his brother transformed a simple leather watch strap idea into a heritage brand known for timeless craftsmanship and products designed to last for decades.
Chris also discusses the inspiration behind Bray Brothers Creative, where the team help...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Massiello interviews Ricky Tiscareno, co-founder of Poured Candle Bar and co-founder of Poured New York.
Ricky shares how he and his husband, Dennis Green, transformed a retirement dream into a thriving experiential retail business and nationally distributed luxury fragrance brand.
The conversation explores how Poured Candle Bar carved out a unique niche by combining custom candle,...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Hannah Redmond, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Happy Box.
Hannah shares the remarkable journey of turning a thoughtful care package for her sister into one of America’s fastest-growing custom gifting companies. The conversation explores how Happy Box evolved from an Etsy side hustle into a thriving consumer and corporate gifting platform, the bo...
In this episode of The Growth Machine, host Phil Masiello interviews Dewar Gaines, Founder and CEO of Gaines Family Farmstead. Dewar shares the inspiring story behind building one of the fastest-growing premium pet treat brands, from hand-slicing sweet potatoes in a 700-square-foot garage to scaling into a nationally recognized omnichannel business.
The conversation explores how a relentless focus on product quality, strategic...
In this episode of Crunch Your Growth, host Phil Masiello interviews Tomo Delaney, founder and CEO of Noshi For Kids. Tomo shares the remarkable journey of transforming an innovative idea born from his own parenting challenges into a category-defining children’s food brand.
After years of developing edible “Food Paint” made from organic fruit purée, a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban inspired a bold pivot towa...
In this episode of Crunching Your Growth, host Phil Masiello interviews Rob te Braake, Founder and Fractional CFO of Insight Matters.
Rob breaks down how founders of online and e-commerce businesses can move beyond surface-level reporting and start using financial data as a real operational decision-making tool. He explains why most business owners underutilize their numbers, how breaking down revenue, margins, and cost struct...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Chimere Faulk, Founder and CEO of Dr Locs.
Chimere shares the entrepreneurial journey behind building a premium hair care brand dedicated to the loc community, explaining how years of hands-on experience as a loctician inspired her to create vegan, buildup-free products that solve real customer problems.
The conversation explores the importance of developi...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Liza Roeser, Founder and CEO of FiftyFlowers. Liza shares how a Peace Corps assignment in Ecuador led her to discover the global flower export industry and eventually build one of the first direct-to-consumer online flower companies.
Starting with just $2,400 in savings, she transformed FiftyFlowers into a leading farm-direct ecommerce business serving weddings...
In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Stephen Calsbeek, co-owner of Farm Hounds. They discuss how Farm Hounds grew from a small pet retail concept into an Inc. 5000 direct-to-consumer brand built around regenerative agriculture, transparent sourcing, and single-ingredient dog treats.
Stephen shares how a conversation with White Oak Pastures sparked the idea for transforming nutrient-rich farm bypro...
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