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Growth Conversations

“Real stories from the people building Northwest Indiana.”

Hosted by John Mathewson · From the Growth Partners studio

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The Show

The podcast for builders, not spectators

Northwest Indiana is full of people quietly doing remarkable things. Roofers who built empires from a single truck. Restaurant owners who survived everything. Contractors who turned a side hustle into a 30-person operation.

Growth Conversations is where those stories get told. No fluff, no hype — just honest conversations about what it actually takes to build something real in this region.

NWI
Northwest Indiana focused
60–120
Minutes per episode
S1
Season 1 launching soon
Free
Always free to listen
Growth Conversations studio
Growth Conversations
Growth Conversations
Growth Partners Studio · NWI
Guests

Who we talk to

We’re looking for people who’ve built something real in Northwest Indiana — regardless of industry, size, or how polished their story sounds.

Trades & Contractors

Roofers, plumbers, HVAC, electricians, landscapers — the people who built businesses with their hands.

Restaurants & Hospitality

Owners who know what it means to run on thin margins and still show up every single day.

Professional Services

Accountants, attorneys, consultants, and advisors who built practices from scratch in this market.

Real Estate & Property

Developers, investors, and property managers who bet on Northwest Indiana and won.

Retail & Local Business

Shop owners, boutiques, and local brands competing against the internet and winning.

Founders & Startups

Anyone building something new in NWI — from first-time founders to serial entrepreneurs.

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The Studio

Recorded in Northwest Indiana

We record at the Growth Partners studio — a purpose-built podcast space designed to feel like a conversation, not an interview. Two green leather chairs, professional mics, and a room that makes people comfortable enough to be honest.

  • Professional audio — broadcast-quality microphones
  • Video recorded — available on YouTube
  • Relaxed, conversational format — no scripts
  • Typically 45–60 minutes, edited to the best parts
  • Guest receives a copy of their episode
  • Promoted across Growth Partners social channels
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Episodes

Season 1

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Growth Conversations

Season 1 — Coming Soon

We’re recording now. The first episodes will feature business owners from across Lake and Porter County. Be the first to know when we go live.

Be a Guest

Think you have a story worth telling?

You don’t need a perfect business or a polished pitch. You just need to have built something real in Northwest Indiana and be willing to talk honestly about it.

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Based in Northwest Indiana
Your business operates in Lake, Porter, LaPorte, or surrounding counties.
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You’ve built something real
Doesn’t matter if it’s 2 years old or 20. You’ve put in the work.
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Willing to be honest
We’re not here for highlight reels. We want the real story — including the hard parts.
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Available in-person
We record at our studio. Remote guests considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Don’t miss Season 1

We’ll be on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Subscribe now so you’re first to hear when we drop.

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