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From Grit to Growth

From Grit to Growth

By: Dundee Growth Partners
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Welcome to From Grit to Growth! With a combined 50+ years of executive experience in retail, technology, and financial services, Mark and Jennifer have played pivotal roles in the success of several Fortune 500 companies. In this podcast, they'll talk about the key factors of successful founders, what holds them back from growth, how to find the why behind what they do, and much more.

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  • 21. You’re Busy, But Are You Actually Profitable?
    Feb 19 2026

    If someone asked you today how profitable your business is, would you have a real answer or a rough feeling? That gap is where a lot of growing companies get into trouble, even the ones that look successful from the outside.

    In this episode, Jennifer and Mark share a real client story that shows how missing financial visibility can drain a business while everyone stays busy. They break down what actually helps a company scale without burning cash, and how clarity around the P&L becomes a decision-making tool, not a report you avoid.

    Connect with us:

    • Jennifer DiMotta on LinkedIn
    • Mark Hasebroock on LinkedIn

    About Dundee Growth Partners

    Dundee Growth Partners provides E-commerce leaders with the strategy, systems, and tools they need to face growth challenges and scale with confidence. With deep industry experience and AI-powered platforms, we help leadership teams scale in a sustainable way. Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get started.

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    17 mins
  • 20. Why Do CEOs Make the Big Bucks?
    Feb 12 2026

    CEO compensation tends to spark strong opinions, especially from the outside, but the reason it exists becomes clearer once you spend time inside the role itself.

    In this episode of From Grit to Growth, Jennifer DiMotta and Mark Hasebroock talk through what actually sits behind that paycheck, drawing from years of working alongside founders, boards, and leadership teams when decisions carry real weight. They explore how effective CEOs take ownership when the results miss and move forward with conviction long before perfect information shows up.

    The conversation weaves through moments every organization recognizes, like the decision that drags longer than it should, the weak link everyone senses, or the tension between gathering more data and having the courage to act. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of leadership accountability and why titles or visibility don’t define the role at its highest level.

    Connect with us:

    • Jennifer DiMotta on LinkedIn
    • Mark Hasebroock on LinkedIn

    About Dundee Growth Partners

    Dundee Growth Partners provides E-commerce leaders with the strategy, systems, and tools they need to face growth challenges and scale with confidence. With deep industry experience and AI-powered platforms, we help leadership teams scale in a sustainable way. Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get started.

    • Visit the Dundee Growth Partners website
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    18 mins
  • 19. The 90-Day Test for Real Leadership
    Feb 5 2026

    What would happen inside a business if a founder stepped away for 90 days? That question cuts straight to the health of a leadership team, and most leaders know the answer the moment they hear it: things would fall apart.

    In this new episode of From Grit to Growth, hosts Mark Hasebroock and Jennifer DiMotta explore what they consistently see inside companies that grow well and those that struggle to sustain the momentum. The conversation moves past org charts and titles and into how leadership teams actually operate day to day, how they make decisions, and how to show alignment when things feel uncomfortable.

    Accountability, communication, trust under pressure, and warning signs that surface long before results slip. They reflect on all of this and how those signals compound over time, shaping whether a business keeps moving forward or slowly loses its edge.

    Connect with us:

    • Jennifer DiMotta on LinkedIn
    • Mark Hasebroock on LinkedIn

    About Dundee Growth Partners

    Dundee Growth Partners provides E-commerce leaders with the strategy, systems, and tools they need to face growth challenges and scale with confidence. With deep industry experience and AI-powered platforms, we help leadership teams scale in a sustainable way. Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get started.


    • Visit the Dundee Growth Partners website
    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
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