Growth Decoder Podcast

Growth Decoder

Canadian Western Bank
It can be tough for business owners to figure out how to drive growth when they’re in the thick of it. Growth Decoder digs into the pivotal moments that entrepreneurs face and asks how they tackled each challenge to get where they are today. Brought to you by Canadian Western Bank, this podcast will give you tangible takeaways that you can use as you build your own business. Episodes feature companies at various stages of growth, from one that’s grappling with a rapid rise in revenue, employees and customers, to another that’s handing over the reins to new leadership. Host Mahfuz Chowdhury is a brand manager and keynote speaker who helps organizations and brands enhance their culture and team performance through creative storytelling.
The leap to a second location, with Odd Company Brewing
In Episode 1 of Growth Decoder, Mahfuz meets John Toman and Brett Loree, two of the owners behind Odd Company Brewing. The home brewers turned business partners share how their team overcame production and pandemic constraints to expand to a second location in the brewing heart of Edmonton.
Feb 27, 2023
23 min
Proven disruption, with Sharp Trucking
In Episode 3 of Growth Decoder, Mahfuz meets Matthew Halstead, the president of Sharp Trucking, and hears how the business overcame the loss of its CEO and more than doubled its number of trucks in just over a year. Matthew also digs into how to build trust with a new team and shares how an accident completely changed the way Sharp Trucking operates.
Feb 27, 2023
23 min
Why authenticity matters, with HRD Homes
In Episode 2 of Growth Decoder, Lindsay and Robert Vieville join Mahfuz to talk about building their custom home business. HRD Homes saw 1,000-per-cent growth over three years, testing the couple’s ability to adapt and stick to their core values. The Vievilles discuss running a company together, balancing parenting with entrepreneurship, and how authenticity on social media has helped to solidify their brand.
Feb 27, 2023
31 min
Trailer
Feb 22, 2023
2 min