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Thursday, November 12, 2026

Crunching Your Growth – Growth Class

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Welcome to The Growth Class with Phil Masiello — the ultimate mini masterclass series for entrepreneurs, brand builders, and startup founders who are ready to scale smart.

Hosted by serial entrepreneur, author, and revenue strategist Phil Masiello, each episode delivers real-world insights on what actually drives growth — from storytelling and customer acquisition to brand positioning and ad performance.

This isn’t recycled advice from someone who’s never built a business. Phil has scaled and exited multiple DTC brands, built an 8-figure growth agency, and helped hundreds of founders break through the plateau.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • How to build a million-dollar brand from scratch

  • Why your ads aren’t working (and how to fix them)

  • The power of brand storytelling that scales

  • Growth tactics used by brands like Truff, Graza, and Glossier

  • How to master short-form video, Connected TV, influencer strategy & more

Whether you’re just starting or scaling fast, this channel will teach you how to build smarter — and grow faster.

New episodes drop weekly.
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Crunching Your Growth – Growth Class

Join Phil Masiello on Crunching Your Growth, a weekly show, designed for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. Every episode features exclusive interviews with founding entrepreneurs who have successfully grown their ventures, offering invaluable advice and actionable strategies. From tales of triumph to close calls, each guest shares the lessons they’ve learned on their growth journey, providing viewers with the insights and tactics needed to achieve their own business success.Whether you're just starting out or you're ready to scale, Crunching Your Growth is packed with practical tips to help you overcome challenges and seize growth opportunities. Hear inspiring anecdotes, uncover key growth tactics, and gain access to insider knowledge from those who have been in your shoes. A must-watch for anyone serious about scaling their business!

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Episodes

Nov 4, 2026

Beverage Dispensing Innovation: Maximizing Profitability Through Smarter Systems with Tony Lane

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Tony Lane, President and Co-Founder of GS Draft, a company transforming the beverage dispensing industry through innovative draft beer systems and technology. They explore how bars, restaurants, breweries, and…
Oct 31, 2026

Direct-to-Consumer Seafood: Scaling a Nationwide Lobster Business with Mark Murrell

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Mark Murrell, Founder and CEO of Get Maine Lobster. Mark shares how he turned his childhood connection to Maine seafood into a nationwide direct-to-consumer ecommerce business, building a brand…
Oct 29, 2026

The Business of Better Sleep: Scaling a Family-Owned Mattress Brand with Gary Trudell

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Gary Trudell, owner of Custom Comfort Mattress. With nearly 40 years of experience in handcrafted mattress manufacturing, Gary shares how his family built a successful business by going against…
Oct 27, 2026

Fashion to Longevity: Reinventing an Entrepreneurial Legacy with Michele Bohbot

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Michele Bohbot, co-founder and Safety Director of Oxynergy2, a longevity and wellness center in Beverly Hills, California. After building an internationally recognized fashion brand, Michele reinvented her entrepreneurial journey…
Oct 26, 2026

Performance Marketing: Why Human Expertise Outperforms Automation with Ben Faw

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Ben Faw, co-founder of AdVon Commerce and partner at Dynamism Capital. A West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran, and seasoned technology entrepreneur, Ben shares lessons from building and scaling…
Oct 22, 2026

Scaling Creative Businesses: Building a Tattoo Brand That Lasts with Clay Montgomery

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Clay Montgomery, founder of Atomic Tattoos and a professional tattoo artist who has grown a single shop into a multi-location business with 17 studios across Florida and Wisconsin. Clay…
Oct 19, 2026

Bootstrapped Beauty Entrepreneurship: Building a Clean Beauty Brand with Gabrielle Melchionda

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Gabrielle Melchionda, founder of Mad Gab’s, a pioneering natural and organic beauty brand.Gabrielle shares how she built a business from a homemade lip balm recipe in her mother’s kitchen…
Oct 17, 2026

Consumer Product Innovation: Scaling Retail Brands with Anish Patel

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Anish Patel, Founder and President of Ashtel Studios. Anish shares how he built a consumer products business from a dorm-room web design venture into a multi-category manufacturer serving major…
Oct 6, 2026

Outdoor Gear Entrepreneurship: Building a Marketplace from the Ground Up with Jake Cohn

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Jake Cohn, President of Out&Back Outdoor, Inc. Jake shares the unconventional journey from professional freer skier and entrepreneur to building and scaling an outdoor gear marketplace that ultimately led…
Oct 5, 2026

Niche Digital Platforms: Scaling Local Wine Events Worldwide with Eric Orange

In this episode of The Growth Class, host Phil Masiello interviews Eric Orange, Founder and CEO of LocalWineEvents.com. Eric shares the story behind building one of the longest-running digital platforms for wine, food, beer, and spirits events, after a poorly…
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