In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Callie Groth — defense-tech founder, CEO of BlackBar, ranch owner, and Mentor-in-Residence at the University of Arizona’s McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship.  From building warfighter-focused technologies to running a cattle company in Cochise County, Callie’s story is one of relentless resilience, freedom, and reinvention. She opens up about what it means to thrive in a male-dominated industry, why she believes freedom is the ultimate currency, and how every mistake she’s made has shaped her leadership philosophy.  Together, they explore the future of defense tech, the role of education and AI in entrepreneurship, and the powerful balance between ambition and authenticity.

Freedom, Failure, and the Fight to Build: Callie Groth on Leading in Defense Tech and Beyond

In this solo episode of The Voice of Growth, host Manny Teran dives deep into Netflix’s monumental $82.7 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max — and what it reveals about how great companies evolve.  Manny explores the timeless distinction between value and value delivery, a concept rooted in his work with Adam Hartung at Spark Partners. Through the Netflix story — from DVDs by mail to streaming, to original studios, and now legacy content ownership — he shows how businesses that understand their core value adapt seamlessly while others defend and decline.  Along the way, he connects this global headline to everyday entrepreneurship: how fear, bias, and stagnation kill innovation, and how small business leaders can build resilience by staying in front of trends, stacking capabilities, and experimenting without fear of failure.  This episode is a masterclass in mastering the mind and the market — reminding leaders that innovation isn’t technology; it’s creating what people want to buy, again and again.

Value vs. Value Delivery: What the $82.7 Billion Netflix Deal Teaches Us About Innovation

In this inspiring episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with Felipe Garcia, President and CEO of Visit Tucson, to explore the heartbeat of a city on the rise. Felipe shares his journey from Monterrey, Mexico, to becoming one of Tucson’s most influential leaders in tourism and cross-border economic development.  Together, they discuss identity, adaptability, gastronomy, and resilience — revealing how Tucson’s growth story is deeply rooted in its people, culture, and binational connections. Felipe’s mantra, “Business is personal,” drives a conversation rich in lessons for entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and anyone striving to build meaningful impact.  Listeners will come away with a renewed appreciation for Tucson’s global identity, its family-owned business culture, and the mindset that keeps its community moving forward: never lose your North Star.

Billion-Dollar Border: How Tucson Became a Global City

In this deeply reflective Thanksgiving-week episode, Voice of Growth host Manny Teran explores one of life’s most transformative emotions — gratitude. Speaking from his hometown in southeastern Arizona, Manny unpacks how gratitude lives at the intersection of selfishness and selflessness, serving as both a personal fuel and a bridge to connection.  He shares stories from his own life — growing up after the loss of his father, lessons from relationships, entrepreneurship, and family — revealing how gratitude, reflection, and forgiveness shape identity and growth.  Listeners will discover why gratitude isn’t passive appreciation; it’s active stewardship of what we value most — our health, relationships, purpose, and ability to create.

Gratitude: The Hidden Power

In this episode of The Voice of Growth, Manny Teran sits down with John Hudak, Publisher of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine and longtime advocate for Southern Arizona’s cultural and economic vitality. From revitalizing downtown Tucson to redefining what local storytelling means in a digital world, Hudak shares how a great city deserves a great city magazine—and how authentic media can unite a community.They discuss Tucson’s evolution from boarded-up downtown streets to a thriving hub of arts, food, and innovation. Hudak reflects on his 30-year career in tourism and publishing, the future of print, and why marketing done right is “muscle, not fat.”Listeners will walk away inspired by his perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it takes to build lasting community impact—one story at a time.

A Great City Deserves A Great Story

Dominic Ortega is the guy people look for at Tucson galas—because if he’s taking your picture, your story is getting told. In this Voice of Growth episode, Dominic shares how a marketer’s habit—always exceed expectations—became a community superpower. We cover raising six figures with a few phone calls, why everyone can do something, and how a single, well-told story can unlock real money for Casa Maria, Sister José, and dozens of local nonprofits. We talk role models (Humberto Lopez; Neelam & Gulshan Sethi, MD; Bill Holmes), the surprise Women Who Soar award, journaling as a life OS, ego-free listening, and redefining failure as fuel. You don’t need permission to make a difference; you need a first action. Start today.

We are Stronger Together: Community, Mentorship, and Humility

Death isn’t just a shadow; it’s a sharpener. In this Voice of Growth monologue, Manny shares why keeping mortality in view creates urgency, clarity, and compassion. We talk about recent losses, the Stoic practice of memento mori, and the two levers it gives operators: brevity (decide and ship) and legacy (build to outlast you). We go practical—wills, trusts, life insurance—and we get human: ending “bad blood” while there’s still time, showing up for people who are grieving, and protecting your team by protecting your health. If you died tomorrow, what would still move? What would stall? Do one legacy move today.

Death and Legacy: Untapped Power in Business

Wellness isn’t a spa day—it’s operational excellence for your body. Dr. Jesús Bernal, founder of MueveFlex and longtime chiropractor/sports physician, lays out why high performers must treat themselves like industrial athletes: warm-up, cool-down, recovery, and individualized care. We cover reducing cognitive load (stop spending brain cycles on pain), daily self-care, meditation, placebo/nocebo, and the difference between bio-optimization and quick-fix biohacks. Bernal explains his holistic intake (sleep, food, mood, life events), why he chooses stillnes when anatomy demands it, and his rule of three for choosing any provider: Care, Qualification, Trust. Plus: Why hands-on breath-timed fascial work is likely AI-proof, what he’d tell his 18-year-old self, and the discernment he wants from his 75-year-old self. This is a manual for founders who want output without breakdown.

The Industrial Athlete: Bio-optimization for High Performers

Working with powerful, Type-A execs doesn’t require ego games—it requires calm, clarity, and craft. In this Voice of Growth monologue, Manny breaks down the three patterns you’ll see in power rooms (compression, signal seeking, status instinct) and why asymmetric accountability makes leaders move fast. Then we get practical: a Stoic backbone for control and composure, Chris Voss tools (FM-DJ voice, mirroring, labeling, calibrated and no-oriented questions, accusation audits), and Robert Cialdini’s ethical influence levers. We’ll cover the biggest landmines—talking too much, being “right” instead of useful, over-promising, taking bait—and close with two humility stories that reset what power really is. Use the meeting OS and scripts to protect outcomes from egos—yours included.

Rise to the Occasion: Working with Powerful Leaders

Emmy-winning filmmaker Jim Stone left a lucrative aerospace career because the success felt empty—and the culture made him someone he didn’t want to be. In this Voice of Growth conversation, Manny and Jim dig into why story still moves markets, how You + AI (not either/or) is the modern creative edge, and why every company must act like a media company or get left behind. Jim shares the Bombardier delivery saga, the audience reactions that changed his life after Storm Soldiers, and the daily habits—grace, persistence, and surrounding yourself with winners—that keep him producing meaningful work. Plus: Curiosity Lab (Qualcomm/T-Mobile/Audi/Bosch), the comeback of prints, and what he’d tell his 18-year-old self. This one’s about character, craft, and compounding.

A New Perspective: Stories Take Flight

Hosted by Manny Teran, The Voice of Growth Podcast, brought to you by Profectory, is where entrepreneurs and business leaders gain the insights they need to navigate both the external and internal forces shaping their success. Through insightful monologues and deep-dive interviews with visionary entrepreneurs and business leaders, we explore trends, strategy, and operations while uncovering the mindset needed to lead with clarity, resilience, and wisdom.

Success isn’t just about mastering the market—it’s about mastering yourself. The Voice of Growth Podcast helps you do both.

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