The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast
Scale Architects, founder, CEO and Secrets of The High Demand Coach podcast host Scott Ritzheimer has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and launched and sold his own multimillion-dollar business after leading it through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He realized the biggest secret to success is that there is not one secret to success. There are key strategies, tactics, skills, and mindsets needed at each stage of the journey AND they are different in each stage. He launched the Start, Scale & Succeed podcast to help you know what you need to do RIGHT NOW to create the success you want. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, owner, or CEO or even if you'd like to be. You'll find episodes guiding you to success in all seven stages of your journey from pre-launch to post-exit.
Episodes
In this profound episode, Matt Gerlach, Owner of mattgerlach.com, shares steps to align your business with your true aspirations. If you struggle with burnout or unfulfilling success, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why assessing your current situation clarifies your true motivations
- How to set aspirations that align with your desired lifestyle
- What barriers from your past may block your fulfillment
This episode is ...
In this transformative episode, Philippa Gamse, Owner of Websites That Win International, shares strategies to optimize your website’s performance through analytics. If you struggle with unclear website goals or wasted marketing spend, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why benchmarking against competitors can mislead your website strategy.
- How to set clear, actionable goals for your website’s customer journey.
- What no...
In this insightful episode, Liz Steblay, Founder & Chief Advocate of Professional Independent Consultants of America, shares practical wisdom for starting your consulting journey as a solopreneur. If you fear uncertainty or doubt about launching your own business, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why clarity on your purpose drives your success as a solopreneur.
- How to build confidence to overcome fear and uncertai...
In this inspiring episode, John Dwyer, Owner of The Institute Of Wow, shares how you can break through revenue plateaus with bold, ‘wow’ marketing experiences that attract leads and drive massive sales growth. If you’re struggling to scale your revenue despite early wins, or if you feel stuck managing every detail of your business, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- How to think bigger with incentives to break your reven...
In this transformative episode, Jason Moss shares how you can scale your startup to seven figures while working less with his CEO Freedom Formula. If you’re struggling with burnout from doing it all, or if you feel overwhelmed by inconsistent revenue, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why shifting to a CEO identity helps you escape the daily grind
- How to eliminate low-value tasks to free up your time
- What value ladder...
In this eye-opening episode, Angela Fowler shares how you can tap into a $2.1 trillion market by making your startup accessible to the disability community. If you’re struggling to stand out with limited resources, or if you’re worried about excluding potential customers, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why accessibility gives you a competitive edge to attract more customers
- How to test your website’s keyboard access...
In this transformative episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder and CEO of Scale Architects shares shares a roadmap for founders to focus on stage-specific actions. If you struggle with content fatigue or feeling overwhelmed, you won't want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why focus on your current stage to avoid overwhelm and grow faster
- How to identify your stage with a quick assessment at foundersquiz.com
- What episodes to listen to fo...
In this illuminating episode, Les McKeown shares how you can navigate the hidden stages within your business’s growth arc to overcome chaos and scale effectively. If you’re struggling to understand why complexity keeps derailing your growth, or if you feel overwhelmed by chaos despite early success, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why small W Whitewater in Fun requires tweaks, not enterprise-wide systems
- How to make ...
In this empowering episode, Brad Koch shares how you can take control of your business by shifting your mindset and focusing on key strategies. If you’re struggling to let go of daily tasks, or if you feel overwhelmed by scattered marketing efforts, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why shifting your mindset helps you delegate and focus on your zone of genius
- How to focus on one marketing channel to drive growth withou...
In this insightful episode, Meir Ezra shares how you can start a business aligned with your life goals by learning foundational skills. If you’re struggling with where to start, or if you lack confidence to launch your idea, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why learning the seven business areas ensures your startup’s success
- How to learn effectively to understand and define success clearly
- What small steps build conf...
In this empowering episode, Vanessa Judelman shares how you can lead effectively in a fast-paced world by becoming a conscious leader. If you’re struggling with team misalignment, or if you feel frustrated by slowing pace despite growth, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why conscious leadership helps you set the right tone for team alignment
- How to use short coaching meetings to bridge pace gaps with your team
- How a ...
In this powerful episode, Schuyler Williamson shares how you can lead steadily through chaos using proven models. If you’re struggling with overwhelm, or if you feel chaos derails your leadership, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why steady leadership ensures clarity in chaotic growth stages (and how he learned it from a direct hit by an IED)
- How to use combat readiness to lead yourself amidst uncertainty
- What clear ...
In this insightful episode, Angelo Ponzi shares how you can enhance your exit strategy with a strong brand focus. If you’re struggling with market saturation, or if you feel unprepared for a big exit, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why understanding culture ensures a smoother exit and lasting legacy
- How to assess your market size to avoid unrealistic growth goals
- What internal data analysis reveals to balance clien...
In this empowering episode, Dr. Robin Buckley shares how you can apply business strategies to strengthen your marriage. If you’re struggling to balance work and relationships, or if you feel overwhelmed by marital challenges, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why business skills like strategy can enhance your marriage across all stages
- How to create a mission statement to align your relationship goals
- What 180 thinkin...
In this insightful episode, Rhiannon Albert shares how you can align HR strategy to manage growth and reduce overwhelm. If you’re struggling with team misalignment, or if you feel bogged down by HR complexities, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why partnering with HR aligns your team and mitigates risk in chaos
- How to integrate HR into decisions to avoid siloed thinking
- What open-mindedness allows you to dream bigger...
In this transformative episode, Aurora Winter shares how you can turn your story into a powerful brand to grow your business. If you’re struggling to stand out, or if you feel stuck in a job instead of a business, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why your brand is the story others tell to build trust and credibility
- How to use a book to scale beyond local limits and attract clients
- What neuroscience tips cut through ...
In this clarifying episode, Lee Benson, CEO of Execute to Win, takes aim at two enormous problems founders face (especially when they hire coaches or consultants).
You will discover:
- Why traditional strategic planning never works sustainably (leading to Treadmill)
- Why your operating system, no matter what it's called or how much you love it, will grow your business (and what will)
- A clear definition of success for every CEO
This e...
In this BS free episode, Pia Silva, Owner of No BS Agency Mastery, shares how she went from struggling as an entrepreneur to making $40k+ per month, by doing less things for fewer people. If you are looking to boost your profits as an Entrepreneur (in stage 2) without giving up your time, you won't want to miss this episode.
You will discover:
- How do overcome the fear of niching down
- The one thing that separates the most successfu...
In this transformative episode, Ritavan shares how you can reignite growth by leveraging your data-driven edge with the SLASOG framework. If you’re struggling with stagnant growth despite past success, or if you feel left behind by tech-driven competitors, you won’t want to miss it.
You will discover:
- Why your legacy business gives you an unfair edge to outshine tech competitors
- How to stop spray-and-pray data strategies to focus ...
In this successful episode, James Hipkin, CEO and Founder of Inn8ly, shares how he helps founders achieve extraordinary success, by mastering digital marketing.
You will discover:
- Why every startup entrepreneur needs to excel at digital marketing
- How to figure out which digital channels you should be on
- The biggest mistake brands make when defining who they market to
This episode is ideal for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stages 2...
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