The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

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

December 2, 2025 22 mins

In this game-changing episode, Tyler Wagner, Founder of Authors Unite, shares how to write, publish, and launch a bestselling book to skyrocket your credibility and revenue.

You will discover:

- How to turn your expertise into a book in under 90 days

- Why bestseller status is achievable today with the right strategy

- What referral partnerships scale your business without ads

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In this liberating episode, Shae Bynes, Chief Fire Igniter of The Good Faith Group LLC, shares how to replace grind with grace for sustainable success and true freedom. If you struggle with burnout and the hidden costs of ambition, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to receive grace as a gift already available to you

- Why grace, not hustle, is the fuel for lasting results

- What grace-empowered leadership creates flou...

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In this venturesome episode, Christopher Hnatko, Founder of Spartan Trading, shares how to master trading with institutional insights and avoid common pitfalls. If you struggle with financial leaks and poor risk decisions, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to define risk thresholds for scalable business choices

- Why institutional views reveal hidden market dynamics

- What real-time mentoring builds confident profitab...

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In thisempowering episode, Betsy Pepine, Owner of Pepine Realty, shares how to dismantle invisible boxes and embrace entrepreneurship. If you struggle with dissatisfaction and unseen expectations, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to identify confining boxes from family and society

- Why self-reflection reveals your true entrepreneurial path

- What mentors guide you from employee to founder

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In this Streamlined episode, Mary Cravets, Founder and CEO of Simply Get Clients by Mary Cravets, shares how to simplify client generation and boost income without burnout. If you struggle with overwhelm and inconsistent revenue, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to simplify strategies to focus on high-impact actions

- Why defining "working" prevents wasted effort on tactics

- What intentional choices align business w...

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In this transformative episode, Gary Mitchell, Founder of OnTrac Coach, shares how to transition from star lawyer to effective firm leader. If you struggle with control and team management, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to build teams around your strengths for efficiency

- Why mindset shifts enable entrepreneurial risk-taking

- What delegating perfection frees for firm growth

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In this clarifying episode, Rion Westfall, Founder of 537bd, shares how to hunt internal revenue patterns and scale without chaos. If you struggle with unclear messaging and profit erosion, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to answer “What do you do?” in seven seconds with power

- Why continual evaluation beats more processes for margin growth

- What deep questions unlock control over your revenue

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In this thought-provoking episode, Scott Ritzheimer shares how to thrive in your current stage without forced growth. If you struggle with boredom and stage pressure, you won't want to miss it. You will discover:

You will discover:

- Why aligning your stage with your vision boosts fulfillment

- How to embrace mystery to sustain joy and success

- What thriving strategies keep you engaged in any stage

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In this pecuniary episode, Stas Sukhinin, Founder of Sorso, shares how to master financial oversight and boost profitability at scale. If you struggle with unclear financials and profit leaks, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to regularly review financials to spot issues early

- What proactive CFO insights can transform your strategy

- Why hiring a fractional CFO prevents costly mistakes

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In this engaging episode, John Whitt, Owner of BusinessWhitt, shares how to break free from the founder's trap and turn ideas into money. If you struggle with overwhelm and scaling, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- How to prioritize clarity to guide your business strategy

- What team-building steps boost your growth potential

- How to use testing to validate ideas before scaling

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In this protective episode, Jeff Holman, Founder and CEO of Intellectual Strategies, shares fractional legal strategies for business protection. If you struggle with legal blindsides or IP risks as a startup, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why early legal audits prevent costly disputes in stage 2

- How fractional teams deliver expert advice without overhead

- What IP roadmap aligns with your growth goals

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In this practical episode, Renee Hastings, President and CEO of Executive Help Now, shares how virtual assistants free up time for growth. If you struggle with admin overload or productivity dips, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why delegating low-value tasks boosts stage 2 focus

- How to identify admin for VA offloading

- What systems ensure smooth VA integration

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In this bureaucratic episode, Jay Johnson, CEO of Coeus Creative Group, shares behavioral intelligence for team building. If you struggle with personality clashes or self-doubt as a startup founder, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why understanding behaviors boosts stage 2 team harmony

- How to assess four elements for better hiring

- What choosing behaviors empowers founder agency

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In this guaranteed episode, Stu McLaren, Co-Founder of Membership.io, shares how memberships scale income without teams. If you struggle with time limits or growth ceilings as a solopreneur, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why memberships create recurring revenue in stage 2

- How to launch a simple membership in 30 days

- What AI automates content for effortless scaling

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In this strategic episode, Brandon Woodward, Managing Partner of Woodward, Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan, shares legal insights for building wealth management teams. If you struggle with exit planning or asset protection, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why a knowledgeable attorney maximizes stage 6 exit value

- How to reduce personal spending to boost business profit

- What external advisors align for seamless wealth tra...

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In this investing episode, Daphne Dickopf, Founder and Owner of Change Matters Coaching LLC, shares shares tools to overcome imposter syndrome. If you struggle with feeling out of depth as a startup founder, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why imposter feelings signal growth in stage 2

- How to reframe imposter as an ally for progress

- What daily practices build authentic confidence

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In this feasible episode, Jen Goldman, Founder of My Virtual COO, shares operational strategies for scaling teams. If you struggle with team frustration or management overload, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why hiring aligned talent prevents management headaches in stage 3

- How to implement lean processes for efficient scaling

- How to implement lean processes for efficient scaling

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In this instructive episode, Deborah Heiser, Founder and CEO of The Mentor Project, shares strategies for effective mentorship in organizations. If you struggle with leadership development or succession planning, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why mentorship fosters generativity for stage 5 legacy

- How to implement hierarchical mentoring for team growth

- What lateral mentoring enhances cross-functional collaboration

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In this strategic episode, Justin Goodbread, CEO of Relentless Value Coaching, shares systems for building transferable businesses. If you struggle with low valuation or exit planning, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why systems reduce owner dependency for stage 5 exits

- How to optimize eight key areas for higher valuation

- What mindset shifts drive decamillionaire success

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In this impactful episode, Nathalie Doremieux, CEO of The Membership Lab, shares strategies for building thriving online memberships. If you struggle with trading time for money or scaling solo, you won't want to miss it.

You will discover:

- Why memberships create recurring revenue without expanding payroll

- How to validate ideas by surveying your audience first

- What AI tools like ChatGPT accelerate content and marketing


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