Zac Palmer’s Perpetual Growth Podcast

Episode #21: A Powerful Journey of Reinvention, Growth & Finding Purpose w/ Drew Graham

What if the one thing you've always taken for granted—your voice was actually your greatest asset?
A professional voiceover artist and entrepreneur, Drew Graham, the founder of CE Everything. From humble beginnings in radio and community service to building a thriving voiceover business, Drew shares the raw truth about personal reinvention, mindset shifts, and the power of embracing your true gifts. From radio to voiceover PRO.
🔑 What Drew shares might just reframe how you see your path:
⤷How Drew transformed his natural voice into a full-time business⤷Lessons from decades in radio, production, and entrepreneurship⤷Why mentorship and self-awareness are critical for lasting success⤷What school bus driving taught him about purpose, compassion, and discipline⤷The mindset shifts that fuel perpetual personal growth
Whether you're into self-improvement, launching your own creative business, or looking to tap into your unique voice, this episode is for you. It's real talk on authenticity, career change, mental health, and staying true to your path.
📬 Connect with Drew: Website: https://www.drewgrahamvo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-grahamvo/Instagram: @drewgrahamvo
➡️ If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I really living the life I’m meant to?” — listen to this.
And if you're looking for that extra spark to chase your next level, this is it! 
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Episode #20: How Johnny Pawlik Built a Marketing Empire

I sit down with Johnny Pawlik, the self-made founder and CEO of Mantra Media who went from a struggling mining town to building a global marketing powerhouse. 💼
Johnny shares his incredible journey from touring Europe as a musician to becoming an Oxford-educated business leader whose firm now serves billion-dollar companies and governments worldwide.
 His story of determination, ethical business practices, and international success offers powerful lessons for entrepreneurs at any stage. 🌍
🔍 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
00:00 - Introduction to Johnny Pawlik and his background04:23 - How I escaped my dead-end town - Johnny's turning point 🔥11:05 - The dark side of the music industry nobody talks about 🎸18:37 - My secret weapon: what music taught me about marketing ✨24:50 - How I bulletproofed my business against market crashes 🛡️31:14 - Why Japan is easier to do business in than the UK 🇯🇵38:26 - The one thing every business needs for real growth 📈44:51 - Final thoughts and contact information
Johnny's approach to creating authentic customer connections and prioritizing team wellbeing (including 24/7 psychological support for employees) demonstrates how businesses can thrive while maintaining strong ethics.
Connect with Johnny:
Website: mantrahq.comRetail: https://atelierjapan.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnypawlik/
Want to learn more about strategic marketing that drives real growth? 
This episode is packed with actionable insights from someone who's done it on a global scale! 💡
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As I always say, growth doesn't happen by chance—it happens by choice! 🚀
 
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Episode #19: Storytelling for Business & Leadership w/ Melissa Reaves

This week’s episode is a must-watch for anyone who wants to speak with confidence, connect with any audience, and turn storytelling into a superpower.
Joining us is Melissa Reaves, founder & CEO of StoryFruition, a coaching company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and speakers build unforgettable stories for keynotes, TEDx talks, investor pitches, and more.
Whether you’re pitching to investors, leading a team, creating content, or preparing a high-stakes presentation, 
this episode will teach you how to use storytelling for business success and public speaking mastery.
🌐 Connect with Melissa Reaves: 
Website: https://www.storyfruition.com/Email: melissa@storyfruition.comInstagram: @storyfruitionLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissareaves1/Google Search: "Melissa Reaves Storyteller"Book: The Storyteller's Mind Movie
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• Storytelling tips for entrepreneurs• How to improve your communication skills• Leadership strategies that work• Pitching and presentation skills for startups and founders
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Episode #18: How Andrew Stotz Built Global Success from Nothing

In this 18th episode of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, host Zac Palmer sits down with Andrew Stotz – internationally recognized finance expert, top-ranked stock analyst, and founder of A. Stotz Academy and The Profit Bootcamp – a 12-month coaching system helping family businesses scale profits fast.
But this isn't just about numbers. It's about grit, growth, and real transformation.
This is the episode for entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants, and leaders who are ready to stop playing small and start making strategic, purpose-driven moves.
🎯 If you're searching for: “How to grow your business fast”“Profit strategies for small businesses”“Entrepreneur mindset podcast”“Overcoming failure in business”“How to scale a business”
→ You’re in the right place.
All about: Profit Growth, Business Mindset & Recovery
🌐 Connect with Andrew: 
Podcast: https://myworstinvestmentever.com/Websites: https://www.astotz.com, https://www.theprofitbootcamp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewstotz
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EPISODE 17: How Carmen Williams Built a 125-Person Global Team (from Scientist to CEO)

In this episode of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, I chat with Carmen Williams, founder of Global Teams, about her unexpected journey from fetal lung research to leading a global VA company.
🔍 In this episode, we cover:
✔️Carmen’s wild leap from healthcare project manager to entrepreneur (with two kids and a mortgage)✔️The real reason most people fail at hiring VAs (and how to avoid it)✔️Why your first VA shouldn’t be a unicorn—and what to look for instead✔️How to scale with support instead of stress✔️The power of discomfort, vertical growth, and choosing challenge over comfort✔️What not to do when building your team (Carmen’s learned it all firsthand)
Carmen brings humor, honesty, and a wealth of hard-earned wisdom to this conversation—and if you’re building anything right now (a business, a team, a new phase of life), this one is a must-watch.
🎧 Listen in, and you’ll walk away rethinking how you hire, lead, and grow.

Episode #16: Are You Losing Customers? Here’s How to Fix It w/ Nate Brown

Want to turn customers into loyal, raving fans? 🚀
In this episode, we’re unlocking the secrets to Customer Experience (CX) success with Nate Brown, co-founder of CX Accelerator.
🔹 Struggling with customer retention?🔹 Wondering why your sales are dropping?🔹 Ready to build a 5-star customer experience that boosts loyalty & revenue?
Nate has spent over a decade helping businesses master customer service & CX strategies. 
He reveals:
✅ Why Customer Experience = Business Growth✅ The BIGGEST CX mistakes killing your sales✅ How to create a seamless customer journey that converts✅ The future of CX and how to stay ahead of the competition
📲 Learn more at https://www.cxaccelerator.com/🔗 Connect with Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cxaccelerator/
Don't miss this game-changing conversation! 
Hit play & level up your CX strategy today! 🎧👇
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Episode #15: How Lysle Wickersham Built and Sold a $170M Agency

Are you building a business or just a product?
In this episode of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, I sit down with Lysle Wickersham, a brand strategist turned investment banker who scaled his agency from 2 people to a $170 million exit.
He’s built and sold a $170M agency, launched startups, founded an investment bank, and now helps early-stage companies clarify their positioning and raise serious capital.
We cover real-world business tactics founders wish they knew sooner:
✅ The #1 step most founders skip when building brand equity✅ How to pivot your business model without losing trust✅ The power of emotional branding in customer loyalty and team alignment✅ How to position your company for a successful acquisition from day one
If you're a startup founder, creative entrepreneur, or scaling a business for a future exit—this is your episode.
🔗 Connect with Lysle Wickersham:Website: https://brandthink.bizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wickersham/—Growth doesn’t happen by chance.
It happens by choice.
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🎧 Audio version coming soon to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-zac7us-podcast/id1794170265
⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why most startups fail to scale03:45 – From 2-person agency to $170M acquisition08:22 – Losing control: what happens after selling your company12:50 – Startup vs. public company: ownership trade-offs18:30 – How to pivot your business model without losing brand identity22:10 – The core mistake most founders make in early growth28:00 – Emotional branding: the secret weapon behind brand loyalty35:40 – “New level, new devil”: how mindset shifts with revenue42:25 – How to break through market noise with positioning clarity50:00 – The real driver of business success: teams and alignment54:00 – Wrap-up + where to connect with Lysle
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Episode #14: How to Build Wealth Like a Bank w/ Tiffany Alexander

If you want to make money in real estate with less effort and more control, this is a must-watch!
What if you could make real estate money without dealing with tenants, repairs, or property headaches?
On this episode of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, I sit down with Tiffany Alexander, a seasoned real estate investor who discovered a smarter way to invest—owning the paper, not the property.
Forget flipping. Forget rentals. 
Note investing is the hidden wealth-building strategy the banks have used for decades. 
Tiffany breaks down exactly how it works, why it’s more profitable than traditional real estate, and how YOU can get started—even with little capital.
📩 Connect with Tiffany Alexander 
Website: https://aspensagefund.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thankfulinc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aspensageInstagram: @tiffsinvesting
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Episode #13: Proven Ways to Scale Smarter in Business w/ Stacey Seguin

Are you running a business or just chasing revenue? 💡 
 
 
You’re working hard to grow your business but do you actually know where your money is going?
Most entrepreneurs focus on revenue and sales, but ignoring your financials is a fast track to burnout and lost profits. 
In Episode 13 of the Perpetual Growth Podcast, I sit down with strategic CFO Stacey Seguin, who has helped businesses scale from startup to $100M+ in revenue by mastering their numbers, not just their marketing.
This is the episode that could save your business thousands (or even millions).

EPISODE #12: Master Online Dating & Build Strong, Lasting Relationships w/ Maureen Pound

Why Most Men Fail at Online Dating & Relationships (And How to Fix It!)
Struggling with ghosting, bad matches, or relationships that fizzle out?
This episode reveals the secrets to attraction, confidence, and deeper connections—without playing games.
📌 FULL EPISODE with Maureen Pound, best-selling author and relationship expert, on how to win at dating, communicate better, and build long-term attraction.