When companies begin to scale, founders often become the bottleneck without realizing it. In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with Sam Goodner, serial entrepreneur, former Swiss Army officer, and author of Like Clockwork Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision.
Sam has spent more than 25 years scaling technology and consulting companies, leading teams through rapid multi-year growth, and building systems that create clarity, repeatability, and disciplined execution. His Swiss Army background brings a practical lens to leadership, communication, and operational structure.
In this conversation, Sam explains why many founders plateau at three to four million in revenue, how to decentralize decision-making, and why sales must be the first part of the business to become repeatable. He shares the simple daily huddle that transformed alignment inside his organizations, how to build an executive team that actually owns decisions, and the question every leader must answer to uncover their unfair advantage.
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In this episode, you will learn:
☑️ Why founders become the bottleneck during early scale
☑️ How to create systems that are repeatable and trainable
☑️ Why sales must be operationalized before anything else
☑️ How daily huddles strengthen communication and accountability
☑️ How to build executive swim lanes that drive ownership
☑️ How to identify what you are best at in the world
This episode is for:
▶️ Founders scaling beyond the early stage
▶️ CEOs managing complex or fast-growing operations
▶️ Leaders who want stronger execution and alignment
▶️ Teams developing systems, structure, and clarity
About the Guest
Sam Goodner is a serial entrepreneur, executive leader, and former officer in the Swiss Mountain Grenadiers. He has spent decades scaling organizations, developing executive teams, and designing operational systems that support sustained growth. Sam is the author of Like Clockwork Run Your Business with Swiss Army Precision, a practical guide for leaders who want their company to function with discipline and alignment.
Learn more: samgoodner.com
Connect with Sam: linkedin.com/in/samgoodner
About the Host
Anthony Taylor is the CEO, Founder, and Senior Facilitator at SME Strategy. With more than 14 years of experience, he helps teams create alignment, implement strategy, and achieve measurable results.
Connect with Anthony: linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604
About SME Strategy
SME Strategy is a management consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and implementation. We help organizations align their teams around a shared vision so they can focus on what truly drives results.
Learn more: smestrategy.net
Podcast produced by: www.rednyne.com
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