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title: "Business Growth, Leadership and the Human Side of Success"
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# Business Growth, Leadership and the Human Side of Success

Business Growth, Leadership, and the Human Side of Success with David Aferiat BizBlend Aug 9, 2025 41 min In this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with David Aferiat — entrepreneur, growth strategist, and certified Bloom Growth Coach — to uncover the real reasons business owners and executives lose sleep. Drawing from decades of scaling companies, including a 20-year journey in FinTech, David shares the three pillars leaders must focus on: growth, profit, and freedom. He explains how to create accountability-driven cultures, the power of well-run meetings, and why personal health is non-negotiable for sustainable success. The conversation explores his “outward mindset” hiring philosophy, real-world examples of AI as a strategic team member, and the parallels between leadership and parenting. This is a no-fluff, insight-rich discussion for founders ready to turn uncertainty into opportunity. About the Guest: David Aferiat is a seasoned entrepreneur and certified Bloom Growth Coach who helps business owners and leadership teams navigate inflection points — from restructuring to scaling — using proven operating systems. He has built and sold businesses, including a FinTech software company, and now coaches leaders to create clarity, accountability, and sustainable growth. David also runs Avid Vines, importing premier champagne from France to the U.S. Key Takeaways: Three essentials for leadership focus: growth, profit, and freedom — both for the business and personal well-being of the leader. People first: If you have a people problem, you have a business problem. Grow your people to grow your business. Outward mindset in hiring: Seek candidates who proactively serve and collaborate across functions, not just execute tasks. … see more See all episodes More episodes like this John Mackey’s Wild Story: From Dishwasher Showers to a $13.7B Amazon Deal | E188 125: Financial Literacy, Education Gaps, and Reinventing Yourself with Sarah Jeanneault E 5 Habits That Build Rockstar Teams & 5 That Break Them featuring Amanda Dean Home Search Your Library Premium ,