Advisors on Growth Podcast

Sponsored by Griffin Resources

Derek Colin

Derek Colin is the host of Advisors on Growth for Griffin Resources and creator of The Growth Xperts Podcast.

As Founder of AI Growth Xperts (AIGX) and former PE sponsor and executive search consultant, Derek brings an insider’s perspective to conversations with M&A advisors, PE operators, and capital allocators. His approach decodes the high-stakes playbooks that drive institutional-quality deal flow and sustainable growth.

Based in San Diego, his mission is to help founders, operators, and investors architect their market dominance through disciplined execution and proprietary origination.

The Advisors on Growth Podcast is a dynamic series dedicated to uncovering the real challenges and solutions behind business growth. Hosted by Derek Colin and sponsored by Griffin Resources, the show features trusted advisors—including CFOs, Fractional CFOs, Executive Coaches, brokers, and deal advisors—who share their firsthand experiences and insights from the field.
Each episode offers a relaxed, conversational deep dive into the patterns, problems, and solutions that business leaders encounter as their companies scale. 


The podcast explores:

  • Growth Stages & Advisory Roles: What triggers the need for expert advisors, who reaches out first, and the typical growth stages clients are in.
  • Misdiagnosed Problems: Common issues leaders misinterpret, and what’s really happening beneath the surface—from financial symptoms that are actually people problems, to accountability issues mistaken for talent gaps.
  • Early Warning Signs & Business Costs: The subtle signals leaders often overlook before problems become expensive, and where costs show up first in the business.
  • Healthy Company Habits: What the strongest leadership teams do differently to prevent issues from escalating—highlighting systems, habits, and conversations that make a difference.
  • Role-Specific Insights: Tailored deep dives for CFOs, benefits brokers, and executive coaches, revealing how their expertise uncovers hidden challenges and drives sustainable growth.

Published Podcasts & YouTube Links

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Mandi Waters

Sam Martinez

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Jorge Vazquez

From Bankruptcy to 500+ Properties: Jorge Vazquez’s Real Estate Comeback Story

Scott Hayford

Dr. Kent Wessinger

From Concern to Confidence: Dr. Kent Wessinger on Leading Millennials & Gen Z                        

Ashleigh Kirsten

The Growth Secrets Founder-CEOs Need to Hear Before It’s Too Late.

Dana Miller

Kandy Windom

From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Kandy Windom Is Transforming Leaders & Unlocking Profit

Matthew Burr

Leadership Is Failing: Here’s What Matthew Burr Says Companies Get Wrong

Yvette Grove

Jonathan Miller

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