Growing Forward · 2026-04-21 · 1h 9m
A huge thanks to this episode’s sponsor: Hire Overseas: Exceptional Talent for Less - Navattic: Interactive Product Demo Software - - In this episode, Barron Ernst, a seasoned product and growth leader, shares how his diverse career led him to navigate success in environments where his tried-and-true playbooks didn’t apply. Barron discusses a pivotal moment at Showmax, a Netflix competitor in Sub-Saharan Africa, when he had to adapt his growth strategy to the unique market challenges. He reflects on early leadership struggles, from relying too much on his expertise to learning the value of trust and collaboration with his team, and how these experiences reshaped his approach to leadership and problem-solving.
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