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Ep. #28: Secrets of Scaleability & Why it May Not be Right for Every Business [w/ Scott Ritzheimer]

Season 1, Ep. 28

Scaling a business means you're adding layers, revenue streams, or people — not necessarily making more money. Scott Ritzheimer, Founder & CEO at Scale Architects, joins me to share what scaling actually means and how to do it. Scott lays out his five-step scaling formula, and how you can create real leverage in your business when it comes time to scale up.



HIGHLIGHTS:


➤ 1:11 - Scaling does NOT mean growing QUICKLY

➤ 3:57 - When is the right time to scale: organic growth, white-watering

➤ 7:04 - Case study: the role of emotion in small business growth

➤ 11:15 - Scaling is NOT what you think it's about

➤ 11:58 - The role of lead gen in scaling up

➤ 15:22 - Preparing for hypergrowth: embracing systems & process

➤ 17:20 - The 5-step scaling plan: decision-making, lateral management, mission alignment, cross-functional collab, radical empowerment

➤ 22:00 - What would you tell your 25-year-old self?



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