Episodes 132
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (47)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Hands-Off Growth is for B2B service firm CEOs who are already winning, and ready to grow without the business depending on them. If your revenue is climbing but the weight of running it is climbing with it, this show is for you. Each episode covers the real decisions behind scaling past $3M: how to reprice your offer around outcomes, remove yourself from delivery, and build a team that drives growth without you in every room. Hosted by Mandi Ellefson - consultant, investor, and author of The Hands-Off CEO - with 17+ years and 400+ firms. Mandi has helped service firm CEOs add over $10M of growth, millions in profits. The Hands-Off Growth Operating System covered in this podcast is proven to add $5M in growth and $1M in net profit in 24 months, without the growth depending on the founder. Episodes include pricing, offer structure to move up market, and client selection. Conversations with B2B service firm CEOs detail exactly what it takes to cross a real threshold. If you are building something that compounds without you, you are in the right place. This is the Hands-OFF Growth Podcast with Mandi Ellefson.

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Recent Episodes

Why Your Second-in-Command Is Your Most Valuable Hire with Cameron Herold

Apr 15, 2026 36m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Cameron Herold, founder of COO Alliance and the operational force behind scaling 1-800-GOT-JUNK from $2M to $106M in six years, to uncover how business…

Stop chasing clients: How to turn your network into a referral machine with Dan Englander

Mar 03, 2026 30m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Dan Englander, founder of Sales Schema, to uncover how service business owners can scale their pipeline through referrals, strategic partnerships, and…

How to Scale a Service Business Without Hiring More People

Feb 05, 2026 33m

Let’s unpack the real reason many service firms plateau: they scale by adding clients and headcount instead of clarifying outcomes, ownership, and leadership. She introduces the four-tier service…

Why Smart Founders Get Stuck Selling to Enterprise and How to Scale Revenue with Amanda Freick

Jan 27, 2026 1h 19m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Amanda Freick, founder of Creative Intelligence Group, to unpack what it really takes to sell into complex, high-stakes industries and why mindset,…

Why Most Marketing Data Is Wrong (And How to Prove What Actually Drives Revenue) with Jeff Greenfield

Jan 20, 2026 35m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Jeff Greenfield, CEO and founder of Provalytics, to unpack why most marketing measurement is broken and how brands, agencies, and CMOs can finally prove…

Use Speaking to Scale Influence, Authority, and High-Value Clients with Cam Beaudoin

Jan 13, 2026 56m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson talks with Cam Beaudoin, a speaker strategist who helps founders, consultants, and service-based business owners leverage speaking to build authority, attract…

How Mid-Market Companies Scale Sales Predictably with Shaun Alger

Jan 09, 2026 52m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson talks with Shaun Alger, a sales strategist and advisor to mid-market companies, about how businesses can build repeatable sales systems that scale without relying on…

The Book That Sells for You: Turning Your Knowledge into a Lead-Generating Machine with Steve Gordon

Dec 20, 2025 35m

n this episode, Mandi Ellefson sits down with Steve Gordon, founder of Million Dollar Author, to uncover how business owners can scale, attract clients, and generate referrals without constantly…

How to Scale Your Agency | Pricing, Positioning & Profit Models with Eli Rubel

Nov 27, 2025 36m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson talks with Eli Rubel, founder of Profit Labs, about how agency owners can scale profitably without adding unnecessary headcount, chaos, or complexity.Eli shares how…

How the Top 1% of Agencies Scale Profitably Without Burning Out with Gray MacKenzie

Nov 08, 2025 54m

In this episode, Mandi Ellefson talks with Gray MacKenzie, co-founder of ZenPilot, about how agency owners can build scalable, self-managing operations that run smoothly, without adding more people,…

How to Build Authority and Win Clients Through Podcasting with Jeremy Weisz

Nov 01, 2025 48m

In this episode, Mandi talks with Jeremy Weisz, co-founder of Rise 25, about how service firm owners can use podcasting as a powerful tool to build authority, deepen relationships, and consistently…

Here’s How the Top 5% of Firms Raise Prices (and Win Bigger Deals)

Oct 21, 2025 40m

In this episode, Mandi shares how one firm went from charging a few hundred dollars an hour to closing million-dollar contracts,  simply by redefining the category they played in. Instead of selling…

The #1 Advantage the Top 5% of Firms Have (& How To Build It In 30 Days)

Oct 15, 2025 40m

In this solo episode, Mandi reveals the single biggest advantage that sets the top 5% of consulting and agency firms apart and how you can start building it in your business in just 30 days.While…

From Zero to Booked Out: Build a High-Converting B2B Webinar Strategy w/ Logan Lyles

Oct 08, 2025 40m

In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Logan Lyles, founder of Demand Shift. Logan helps B2B agencies and brands turn simple marketing into predictable growth using…

Clients Say “Why Are Your Prices Going Up?” And You Say…

Oct 03, 2025 10m

In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson unpacks one of the biggest fears firm owners face, raising prices. For many, it feels risky, even dangerous, because losing a single…

How to Simplify Your Agency Marketing and Attract Better Clients w/ Kristie Plantinga

Oct 02, 2025 39m

In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Kristie Plantinga, founder of Place Digital. Kristie helps agencies and service providers simplify their marketing and attract…

The Entrepreneur Operating System (EOS) Won't Work Without This

Sep 27, 2025 3m

If you’ve tried EOS but growth still feels flat, exhausting, or like you’re just spinning your wheels, this podcast explains why.EOS is a powerful framework, but it’s not designed to fix weak…

How to Simplify Agency Growth and Win Better Clients w/ Jody Sutter

Sep 25, 2025 30m

In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Jody Sutter, founder of The Sutter Company. Jody has helped agencies of all sizes simplify their business development and win…

How to Protect Your Agency, Get Paid, and Grow with Sharon Toerek

Sep 20, 2025 31m

In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson talks with Sharon Toerek, founder of Toerek Law and host of The Innovative Agency. Sharon is an attorney who’s spent years helping…

AI, Uncertainty & Consulting in 2025: How to Stay Ahead w/ Michael Zipursky

Sep 17, 2025 29m

In this episode of the Hands-Off CEO Podcast, Mandi Ellefson welcomes back Michael Zipursky, CEO of Consulting Success. Michael has worked with thousands of consultants worldwide, helping them build…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Hands-Off Growth have?

Hands-Off Growth has published 132 episodes since August 2018, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Hands-Off Growth still active?

Hands-Off Growth is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 28m.

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