In this 5:56 video, Gregory Banning discusses why internal alignment is one of the greatest challenges to creating sustainable growth. He shares an example in which communication breakdowns caused customer confusion and explains how better systems and processes can prevent such issues. Gregory also introduces Rithum's Founding Customer Program, which brings customers directly into product development decisions.
Episode #315: Gregory Banning, Chief Revenue Officer at Rithum, explains why customer obsession is the foundation of sustainable revenue growth. He shares how internal alignment, company culture, and customer feedback systems help organizations stay focused on what truly matters. Gregory also reveals why leaders should regularly pause and audit whether the customer remains at the center of every decision.
Episode #307: John Laughlin, CEO and President of CTI, shares why earning executive access starts with trust, not selling. He explains how customer understanding, relationship-building, and organizational culture drive long-term growth. The conversation explores why trust accelerates speed, efficiency, and decision-making. John also reveals how leaders can use culture, communication, and AI to strengthen customer relationships while scaling their businesses.
Episode #307: John Laughlin, CEO and President of CTI, shares why earning executive access starts with trust, not selling. He explains how customer understanding, relationship-building, and organizational culture drive long-term growth. The conversation explores why trust accelerates speed, efficiency, and decision-making. John also reveals how leaders can use culture, communication, and AI to strengthen customer relationships while scaling their businesses.
Episode #306: Julie Zwissler, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Office Beacon LLC, shares why trust, relationships, and internal alignment have become the foundation of sustainable growth. She explains how the Connector Economy is changing the way businesses build partnerships and generate opportunities. The conversation explores trusted ecosystems, executive leadership alignment, and the growing importance of personal brands. Julie also discusses how organizations can achieve scalable growth by focusing on relationships rather than transactions.
Episode #306: Julie Zwissler, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Office Beacon LLC, shares why trust, relationships, and internal alignment have become the foundation of sustainable growth. She explains how the Connector Economy is changing the way businesses build partnerships and generate opportunities. The conversation explores trusted ecosystems, executive leadership alignment, and the growing importance of personal brands. Julie also discusses how organizations can achieve scalable growth by focusing on relationships rather than transactions.
Episode #292: Jamie Thorpe, Chief Experience Officer & UK Service Line Leader for CX at Ipsos in the UK, shares how AI is reshaping customer experience, business growth, and competitive differentiation in modern organizations. He explains why companies must balance automation, personalization, and efficiency with authentic human connection and trust. He also outlines how organizations can align culture, leadership, and customer understanding to build stronger relationships in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Episode #292: Jamie Thorpe, Chief Experience Officer & UK Service Line Leader for CX at Ipsos in the UK, shares how AI is reshaping customer experience, business growth, and competitive differentiation in modern organizations. He explains why companies must balance automation, personalization, and efficiency with authentic human connection and trust. He also outlines how organizations can align culture, leadership, and customer understanding to build stronger relationships in an increasingly AI-driven world.
Episode #289: Ian Plummer, Chief Customer Officer at Autotrader, shares how customer value consulting helps businesses turn insight into sustainable growth. He explains why long-term growth depends on continuously helping customers make smarter decisions through actionable data, industry expertise, and consultative partnership. He also highlights how businesses can strengthen trust, improve customer ROI, and create a lasting competitive advantage by never stopping the pursuit of customer value.
Episode #289: Ian Plummer, Chief Customer Officer at Autotrader, shares how customer value consulting helps businesses turn insight into sustainable growth. He explains why long-term growth depends on continuously helping customers make smarter decisions through actionable data, industry expertise, and consultative partnership. He also highlights how businesses can strengthen trust, improve customer ROI, and create a lasting competitive advantage by never stopping the pursuit of customer value.