“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, offering a clear map for those ready to trade accidental progress for compounding long-term value.”

—Salvatore Ferragamo Jr., CEO of Il Borro Estate and Winery

“I've known Matt for a long time, and what sets him apart has always been his strategic alignment. 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 and cofounder of SWBC and investor owner of the San Antonio Spurs

“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. Through a repeatable cycle, this book reshapes how you approach strategy, execution, and the fundamentals of building lasting value. Truly a must read for anyone in leadership!”

—Abby Mellott, president and publisher of the Austin Business Journal

“Intentional Growth by Matt Andersen is a clear, practical playbook for founders, execs, boards, and investors who want growth that actually sticks. Andersen's core point—growth doesn't happen by accident—is driving and easy to apply: start with a clear end goal, check if your organization is ready, build a focused growth map, and execute with discipline. The book is full of usable frameworks and real-world examples, from 100-day plans to how to hand off work as you scale. It's hands-on and stage-aware, great for leaders who want to move from chasing opportunities to driving planned value. If you're after academic theory, this isn't it—but if you want a straightforward guide to scale with less drama and more control, this delivers.”

—Matt Gase, former CEO of Stubbs BBQ

“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. It's a valuable resource for any executive focused on building long-term value.”

—Justin Yancy, president and CEO of the Texas Business Leadership Council

“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 Andersen has spent decades advising companies at the highest strategic level across industries, economic cycles, and leadership styles. Armed with real and hard-won experience, Matt distills that rare cross-sector perspective into a growth framework that's both strategic and actionable.”

—Andy Jones, founder of Private Equity Info

“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 at Claymore Partners

“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 and principal of Thirsty Insights

“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 and CEO of Keystone Bank

“Excellent perspectives throughout—a must read to elicit honesty from leaders. Part II, especially ‘The honest conversation most leaders avoid,’ is a section you DON'T want to avoid. Take the time to read this book and be honest with yourselves!”

—Leo Pacyna, former CFO of Tetra Pak US/Canada