# 1443: Stop Hoping, Start Building: A Systems-First Approach to Growth w/ Derek Bryant

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Podcast: [Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wantrepreneur-to-entrepreneur-start-and-grow-your-own-business-6842515)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/derek-bryant
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Duration seconds: 2111

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Tired of marketing and sales feeling like two separate, warring departments? In this episode, Derek Bryant, founder of Vantage Analytics Group, dismantles the siloed thinking that creates "leaky pipelines" in so many businesses. He reveals how to build a unified business "nervous system" where data isn't just noise, but the very foundation of predictable growth. For any entrepreneur who feels like they're just putting out fires, Derek provides a masterclass in systems thinking, showing how in...

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