Scaling Without Losing Culture | Rick Meekins | Unfinished Business with David Sliman

In this episode, host David Sliman sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and strategist Rick Meekins to talk real growth—and why so many companies stall when they try to scale.

If you're a founder, leader, or operator trying to grow your business without losing control, this episode is a masterclass in systems thinking, culture building, and team alignment.

🔍 What we cover:

• Why most scaling efforts fail before they start

• How to avoid the “key employee vacuum” that cripples momentum

• Building plug-and-play systems that outlast your hires

• The power of org charts, clarity, and communication

• Why growth plans must be pressure tested (and how to do it)

• Rebuilding team culture after fast growth or fragmentation

📈 Rick shares proven strategies from his 30+ years of experience helping businesses scale from $6M to $24M+ while keeping teams aligned and focused.

💡 Favorite quote: "If you don't document it, you can't improve it." Whether you're stuck between stability and scale, or trying to lead through chaos—this episode gives you real tools to move forward with clarity.

📌 Connect with Rick Meekins: LinkedIn: http://salesproformance.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro/

Linktr: https://linktr.ee/salesproformance 

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnfinishedBusinessPodcastShow

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