Grow! Business Podcast w/Cory Mosley

Hosted by Cory Mosley, CSP

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The Grow! Business Podcast is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and business owners grow their businesses. Each episode explores one of the core elements of Host, Business Growth & Media Educator Cory Mosley's 5 Pillars of Business Growth. This podcast is high-humor, packed with actionable ideas and real entrepreneurship lessons and stories. Be prepared to learn, laugh, and grow.

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August 12, 20261 hr 6 min

The Spiritual Side of Entrepreneurship: Purpose, Resistance & Growth | Special Edition

In this special edition of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley sits down with longtime friend, entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach Mary Foley for a real conversation about the spiritual side of entrepreneurship and what building a business can teach you about yourself. Drawing from her journey from an $8-an-hour customer service position at AOL to corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Mary shares lessons on perseverance, accountability, overcoming resistance, staying connected to your purpose, and doing the revenue-generating activities that actually move a business forward. From navigating difficult seasons to confronting fear, developing stronger leadership, and understanding when to keep going—or when it may be time to change direction—this episode explores how entrepreneurship can shape your courage, discipline, humility, patience, faith, and gratitude. Your business is about more than generating revenue. This conversation will remind you why. Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co-Hosted by: Mary Foley, Entrepreneur, Speaker & Coach Produced by: Willie H. ⁠Disclaimers

June 24, 2026Episode 11251 min

Every Business Is in the Sales Business: Here’s How to Win | Special Edition

In this special edition of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley sits down with longtime friend and sales leader Jamal Sutton for a real conversation about what it takes to sell with confidence, integrity, and consistency. With nearly 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Jamal shares practical lessons on product knowledge, listening more than you talk, building trust, creating a better customer experience, and why every business owner needs to understand sales—even if they have a sales team. From hiring the right salespeople to selling to affluent customers and mentoring teams that perform, this episode is packed with real-world insights for business owners, sales leaders, and anyone looking to grow their revenue. If you’re in business, you’re in sales. This conversation will remind you why. Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co-Hosted by: Jamal Sutton, Sales Leader Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

June 3, 2026Episode 11144 min

Summer Slowdown or Summer Surge? How Smart Business Owners Win in Any Season

Summer can either be your biggest opportunity or your biggest excuse. In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down the difference between a summer slowdown and a summer surge , and show business owners how to win in either situation. Whether your phones have stopped ringing, your team is overwhelmed with demand, or your business stays steady year-round, this episode provides practical strategies to strengthen your business and build momentum for the second half of the year. You'll learn: How to identify which type of summer business you are What to do when sales slow down How to avoid panic-driven business decisions Why busy doesn't always mean profitable The biggest mistakes business owners make during seasonal shifts How to improve marketing, sales, operations, and team performance during summer Ways to build a stronger pipeline for Q3 and Q4 How to use the Five Pillars of Business Growth to create sustainable success Key Takeaway: If summer is slow, prepare. If summer is busy, optimize. If summer is stable, improve. The businesses that win aren't the ones with perfect conditions—they're the ones that make the most of the conditions they have. 🎯 Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, sales leaders, executives, and growth-minded professionals. 📚 Get Cory's book: Positioned for Growth 🌐 Visit: CoryMosley.com 🌐 Learn more about Lon Graham: LonGraham.com 🌐 Build your authority: ObviousChoiceInterview.com Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

May 27, 2026Episode 11033 min

Busy Isn’t Growth: 5 Signs Your Business Is Stuck (And How to Fix It)

Are you building your business… or just staying busy? Too many entrepreneurs confuse packed calendars, nonstop emails, constant firefighting, and exhaustion with actual progress. But being busy doesn’t automatically mean your business is growing. In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast , Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down one of the most dangerous traps business owners fall into: confusing motion with momentum. Inside this episode: 5 warning signs your business may be stuck Why “being busy” can become emotionally addictive How owner dependency kills scalability Why innovation stops when your calendar is overloaded How AI, automation, and modernization can unlock growth Why growth often requires subtraction before addition Leadership, delegation, and strategic thinking for scale You’ll also hear practical insights on: Escaping constant firefighting Building systems instead of bottlenecks Making uncomfortable but necessary business decisions Creating space to think strategically Positioning your business for sustainable growth If you’ve been feeling exhausted but not seeing meaningful results, this episode is your wake-up call. 🎯 Because growth isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters. Subscribe to the Grow Business Podcast for weekly insights on mindset, sales, marketing, operations, and leadership to help you scale smarter. Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

May 20, 2026Episode 10954 min

The Hidden Weight of Leadership: Why Business Owners Feel Alone at the Top

What does success really cost? In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham unpack the hidden emotional weight that comes with leadership, entrepreneurship, and business ownership. From sleepless nights and payroll pressure to isolation, decision fatigue, unsupportive relationships, and the constant expectation to appear strong—this is the conversation most leaders never have publicly. If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, or team leader carrying the weight of responsibility, this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why leadership can feel lonely—even when you’re successful The hidden mental load business owners carry How to build a trusted peer network Why coaching and support systems matter Practical ways to manage leadership stress and emotional burnout How to separate your identity from your business performance Why mindset is the foundation of sustainable business growth This honest conversation explores the real side of entrepreneurship that social media doesn’t show. Because growth isn’t just about strategy—it starts with mindset. Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

May 13, 2026Episode 10842 min

How to Raise Prices Without Losing Your Best Customers

Everything is getting more expensive — gas, software, payroll, supplies, and operating costs. So what should business owners do when margins start shrinking? Raise prices? Hold steady? Hope for the best? In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down the real-world strategies businesses can use to raise prices without losing their best customers . You’ll learn: Why staying underpriced is often more dangerous than raising prices The biggest pricing mistakes business owners make How to increase perceived value before increasing prices Why better customers beat more customers How to segment customers and protect loyal clients The psychology behind premium pricing and customer trust Smart ways to package offers, communicate increases, and improve margins How authority and positioning impact what customers are willing to pay If you’ve been afraid to raise prices, this episode gives you a practical framework for doing it strategically, confidently, and profitably. Whether you’re a business owner, executive, consultant, or entrepreneur, this conversation will help you rethink pricing as a growth strategy — not just a financial decision. 📘 Get Cory Mosley’s book Positioned for Growth 🌐 Learn more at CoryMosley.com 🎥 Discover the Obvious Choice Interview at ObviousChoiceInterview.com Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. D isclaimers

May 6, 2026Episode 10746 min

Your Client Services Team Is Killing Your Sales (And You Don’t Even Know It)

Most business owners think their biggest problem is getting more leads. They’re wrong. In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down one of the most overlooked growth killers in business: 👉 What happens AFTER the sale If your client services, onboarding, or customer experience is inconsistent, slow, or disconnected from your sales process… you’re quietly losing future revenue. And the worst part? You probably don’t even see it happening. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your next sale is decided by your last customer experience The 5 ways your client services team may be killing future revenue How poor follow-through destroys referrals, retention, and upsells The hidden “leaks” most businesses never measure How to turn your service team into a growth engine This isn’t about better marketing. It’s about delivering an experience people actually talk about. Because in today’s market: Marketing gets attention Sales gets the deal But service determines if you ever get paid again If you’re serious about scaling your business, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 🎯 Learn more about building authority in your business: Visit: obviouschoiceinterview.com Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

April 29, 2026Episode 10653 min

Don’t Get Sold in the Interview: How to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes (And Spot Real Performers)

If you’ve ever hired someone who crushed the interview … and then completely fell apart on the job—this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: Interviews reward performers. Business rewards producers. In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down how business owners, leaders, and operators can stop getting “sold” in interviews—and start making smarter, more predictable hires. We’re talking about the real cost of bad hires, why charisma can fool you, and how to build a hiring process that actually protects your business. What You’ll Learn: Why likability is NOT a hiring metric The danger of hypothetical interview questions How to use real-world tests to expose true capability The difference between one-time wins vs. repeatable success How to identify ownership vs. excuse-driven candidates Why fast hires create slow problems Plus, they share real stories (including one unforgettable “resume vs. reality” moment) that will change how you evaluate talent forever. ⚠️ Bottom Line: A bad hire doesn’t just cost money—it quietly drags down your entire business. If you’re serious about growth, you need to get serious about who you let into your business. 🎯 Want to position yourself as the obvious choice in your market? Check out: obviouschoiceinterview.com 📘 Grab Cory’s book: Positioned for Growth on Amazon . Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

April 22, 2026Episode 10549 min

Fear Is Costing You Growth: How to Execute When You Don’t Have All the Answers

Everyone wants certainty in business—but it doesn’t exist. In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down the real reason business owners stay stuck—and it’s not a lack of strategy. It’s fear of the unknown. If you’ve ever hesitated to raise your prices, hire help, invest in marketing, or make a bold move… this conversation is for you. We’re unpacking how fear shows up in your business, why it leads to inaction, and most importantly—how to move forward without having all the answers. You’ll learn: Why uncertainty—not strategy—is the real growth killer How fear is actually tied to perceived loss (and how to reframe it) The power of controlled experiments vs. “all-in” decisions A simple decision-making framework to eliminate emotional paralysis Why confidence is built through action—not waiting Because the truth is this: 👉 Clarity doesn’t come before movement—it comes after it. If you want to grow your business, you need a bias for action. And this episode will show you how to build it. 📘 Get Cory’s book Positioned for Growth on Amazon . 🌐 Learn more: Cory Mosley's Website Lon Graham's Website Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers

April 15, 2026Episode 10453 min

Your Competitor’s Weakness Is Your Growth Strategy

If you’re trying to outwork your competition… you’re already playing the wrong game. In this episode of the Grow Business Podcast, Cory Mosley and Lon Graham break down a smarter path to growth: leveraging your competitors’ weaknesses as your biggest advantage. Because here’s the truth—most businesses aren’t losing because they’re bad. They’re losing because they got comfortable. And that’s where your opportunity lives. Inside this episode, we unpack: Why complacency is the silent business killer How to identify competitor blind spots and service gaps Where to find real customer frustration (hint: it’s not just reviews) How to build a “complaint capture system” that fuels growth Why out-servicing beats out-spending every time How to reposition your offer to become the obvious choice And how to spot underserved markets your competitors are ignoring You’ll also hear real-world breakdowns—from CRM resistance to poor customer experience to outdated business models—and how those failures create openings for you to win. Bottom line: You don’t need a better product. You need a better angle. 👉 Stop trying to outwork your competition. 👉 Start outthinking them. Credits: Hosted by: Cory Mosley, Business Growth Strategist Co‑Hosted by: Lon Graham, Voice of Reason Produced by: Willie H. Disclaimers