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Most growth books are written by people who've never done it. Matt has. He splits the difference between theory and tactics, and writes for operators done growing by accident.

Lee McCabe

Partner, Strategy & PE Advisory, Claymore Partners

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Having sat on both sides of the table, the difference between a successful liquidity event and a disappointing one is usually decided years before the deal closes. Intentional Growth is the closest thing I've seen to a roadmap for getting there on purpose, not by luck. Required reading for any founder serious about building real, transferable value.

Matt Rice

Founder & Principal, Thirsty Insights

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Growth is easy to declare and hard to survive. It consumes cash, exposes weaknesses, and demands that leaders say no to good ideas to focus on great ones. Matt distills a rare, cross-sector perspective into a growth framework that's both strategic and actionable.

Andy Jones

Founder & Managing Director, Private Equity Info

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Drawing from 25 years of high-stakes advisory work, Matt Andersen provides a repeatable framework for leaders who want to stop reacting to the market and start engineering their specific destination. Intentional Growth bridges the gap between ambitious strategy and operational readiness.

Salvatore Ferragamo

Vice President, Il Borro

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In Intentional Growth, Matt's approach is defined by the same discipline and results-driven focus he's used throughout his career. He brings a practical approach grounded in real-world experience, not abstract theory. Leaders who want to grow with purpose will find this book invaluable.

Charlie Amato

Chairman, SWBC

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Intentional Growth offers a clear, disciplined framework for business leaders who want to turn vision into sustainable results. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, Matt Andersen provides practical guidance to align strategy, people, and execution around a defined outcome.

Justin Yancy

President & CEO, Texas Business Leadership Council

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This is not a theoretical book. It's a field guide for founders, executives, and investors who are serious about building durable, high-value organizations. Matt has captured what many leaders intuitively know but struggle to operationalize: growth doesn't happen by chance. It happens by design.

Christine Spray

President, Strategic Catalyst Inc.

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Growth rarely happens by chance, and Intentional Growth makes that clear. Matt Andersen offers a thoughtful, practical framework for leaders focused on scaling with purpose rather than speed. Truly a must-read for anyone in leadership.

Abby Mellott

Market President & Publisher, Austin Business Journal

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Strategy without execution is hallucination, and Intentional Growth is a clear guide for turning ambition into results. For CEOs and CFOs focused on disciplined growth and long-term value creation, this book delivers a proven playbook.

Lucas Ramirez

CFO, Grameen America

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Matt Andersen presents a compelling framework for approaching growth with intention, discipline, and alignment. Intentional Growth is a valuable resource for leaders focused on driving meaningful, long-term outcomes.

Jeff Wilkinson

Chairman & CEO, Keystone Bank

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Intentional Growth is a clear, practical playbook for founders, execs, boards, and investors who want growth that actually sticks. If you want a straightforward guide to scale with less drama and more control, this delivers.

Matt Gase

CEO, Blue Quickhatch

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Excellent perspectives throughout, a must-read to elicit honesty from leaders. Part II, especially the question "The honest conversation most leaders avoid," is the question you don't want to avoid. Take the time to read this book and be honest with yourselves.

Leo Pacyna

Board Advisor