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What if success wasn’t about growing bigger but growing better?
In this episode of Breaking The Mould, Marie Ampeloquio and Randy Lobiano sit down with Cay Benitez, founder of Team Benitez, a wedding photography and videography team rewriting what it means to lead with purpose. From cutting work hours to fostering genuine flexibility, Cay reveals how prioritizing people not profit built a stronger, more passionate team.
Discover how a small creative business became a “small giant” in its field by breaking old industry norms and creating a culture rooted in respect, growth, and heart.
Key Highlights:
- The meaning of “Growing Deep” and why it challenges the traditional idea of promotions.
- Real-world examples of how RadixHR applied this model for clients and employees.
- Horizontal growth vs. vertical ascension and why both matter.
- Building a skills database to recognize hidden talents in the workplace.
- How “Growing Deep” boosts retention, engagement, and organizational value.
- The hidden cost of promotions vs. the long-term benefits of skill expansion.
- Why startups and family-run businesses benefit most from this model.
- Fear of AI and how mastering it can transform your career trajectory.
Radical Thoughts from the Episode:
Marie Ampeloquio (Host)
- “Promotion isn’t the only proof of growth, sometimes the real value is in deepening your expertise.” – Marie Ampeloquio
- “When you expand your skills, you expand your impact, even without a new title.” – Marie Ampeloquio
- “At the end of the day, the customer still wants to talk to a human being, not a tool.” – Marie Ampeloquio
- “Growing deep is about creating a culture where people’s talents are seen and optimized.” – Marie Ampeloquio
- “Imagine what happens when one person goes really deep into their craft the speed, the quality, the brilliance that follows.” – Marie Ampeloquio
Randy Lobiano (Co-host)
- “Vertical ascension isn’t the only path. Growth can be horizontal, outward, and equally powerful.” – Randy Lobiano
- “Keeping talent valuable isn’t always about promotion—it’s about giving them space to flourish.” – Randy Lobiano
- “Garbage in, garbage out. It’s not the tool, it’s how you execute it.” – Randy Lobiano
- “If you don’t embrace change now, you might be irrelevant five years from now.” – Randy Lobiano
- “Before we go big, we go deep. That’s the Radix way.” – Randy Lobiano
