--- title: "Founders Podcast: Unlocking Business Growth Strategies for Founders" id: "400" type: "post" slug: "founders-podcast-ash-business-growth-strategies-founders" published_at: "2025-10-21T14:45:00+00:00" modified_at: "2025-10-20T18:50:44+00:00" url: "https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/founders-podcast-ash-business-growth-strategies-founders/" markdown_url: "https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/founders-podcast-ash-business-growth-strategies-founders.md" excerpt: "Resilience, strategy, and action aren’t just buzzwords – they’re the building blocks of real business growth. In this episode of Founders Podcast, host Ash Lonare sits down with Jeremy Shapiro, a business growth consultant, author, and the mind behind the..." taxonomy_category: - "Podcast Appearances" --- # Founders Podcast: Unlocking Business Growth Strategies for Founders Published in [Podcast Appearances](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/category/media/podcasts/) Resilience, strategy, and action aren’t just buzzwords – they’re the building blocks of real business growth. In this episode of *Founders Podcast*, host Ash Lonare sits down with [Jeremy Shapiro](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/#about) , a business growth consultant, author, and the mind behind the *[Your Business Growth Playbook](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/)*. Jeremy brings decades of entrepreneurial experience to the table and shares a no-fluff conversation about what business owners should actually be doing to grow in 2025. From dissecting outdated models to shifting toward scalable strategies like [SaaS](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/continuity-program-implementation/) , Jeremy’s approach focuses on real steps business owners can take now to grow smarter, not just bigger. A major takeaway from the episode is Jeremy’s emphasis on breaking big goals into small, actionable pieces. Rather than getting stuck in planning paralysis, he encourages business owners to simplify tasks and [take consistent action](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/idea-vs-action/) . The conversation also dives into smart ways to get customer attention without overspending, how to read your market better, and why strengthening relationships with current customers is more profitable than constantly chasing new ones. Jeremy also shares personal stories about transitioning from traditional business models to more agile, tech-driven approaches. He discusses how SaaS isn’t just a trend – it’s a mindset shift that opens up [recurring revenue](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/recurring-revenue-shift/) and predictable growth. And through it all, Jeremy reinforces the value of staying adaptable and resilient, even when the market shifts or the path forward feels uncertain. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just hitting your first growth plateau, this episode packs in practical advice and mindset strategies you can apply today. Jeremy’s insights remind listeners that growth doesn’t have to be chaotic – with [the right playbook](https://yourbusinessgrowthplaybook.com/) , it can be focused, profitable, and sustainable. [Listen on iTunes](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-business-growth-strategies-for-founders/id1817466516?i=1000725490290) [Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Cox7Z7RaCTofNqUQQmX0v) --- ## About Founders Podcast and Host Ash Lonare *Founders Podcast* is where real business conversations happen. Hosted by Ash Lonare, each episode brings you behind the scenes with proven founders and seasoned experts who share the strategies that actually work. Whether you’re building a new venture or scaling an existing business, this podcast delivers the ideas, tools, and examples that business owners can use right away. Listeners walk away with honest, actionable takeaways – no fluff or theory, just straight talk from people who’ve done it. The show’s focus on practical growth strategies and real-world experiences makes it a must-listen for anyone serious about building a successful business. Ash Lonare is the founder and CEO of Odd Circles, a platform that helps streamline community and event management while making monetization easy and efficient. As a speaker and host of the *Founders Podcast*, Ash brings a unique blend of curiosity and strategy to every interview. His mission? Help founders cut through the noise and focus on what really drives growth. 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