The Scaling UP Podcast
Scaling a business is tough — why figure it out the hard way when you can learn from someone who’s been there? We bring on top business leaders to share real stories of what has worked...and hasn’t. This is real talk with actionable insights from people who want to help you grow smarter and faster. If you’re serious about scaling your business, this is the show you can’t afford to miss.
Episodes
When leaders neglect their endurance, it’s not just their work that suffers—everything around them does. Including their ability to scale up. In this episode Chad Kessler chats with endurance leadership specialist Melissa Carson to explore how leaders can manage their energy to avoid burnout, build resilient teams, and keep their organizations thriving. Melissa shares her unique perspective from HR and endurance athletics, offering...
You'll never scale up...if your operations aren't in order. If you feel like your growth is two steps forward, then one step back, this episode is for you. Today Yong Kim sits down with Erica Quigley, CEO of Poka-Yoke Solutions and a business operations expert, to explore what it takes to streamline your business operations so you can scale up. Erica shares essential strategies to prioritize strategic initiatives amid daily demands...
Driving Profit by Turning Silos Into Synergies with John Reed, Rich McLaughlin and Martin Cunningham
How can breaking down silos between sales, operations, and finance drive profits and scale your business? In this episode of Scaling Up, host John Reed, a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer, is joined by Rich McLaughlin, an EOS Implementor, and Martin Cunningham, a Fractional CFO, to explore the transformative power of cross-department collaboration. Together, they share their experiences on aligning teams, improving communication, a...
Your journey to scaling up is unique, but the challenges you face are not. That's why today's episode is so impacting. We've gathered four Fractional Chief Revenue Officers to reveal the common roadblocks every business faces on the path to growth—and, more importantly, how to overcome them. Whether you're struggling with sales strategies, team dynamics, or processes, these experts have been through it all and are here to share the...
Are your HR and Sales Departments talking? If not, you're in trouble. In this episode, we explore the crucial intersection of HR and Sales, showing how streamlining these two areas can unlock major growth. My guest today is Amy Ferguson, an expert in human capital management and payroll systems. Together we share insights on the hidden challenges of scaling a business and why integrating HR and Sales systems is key—not just for...
You're making less profit than you should. Why? Because you're pricing by cost instead of value. My guest today is Todd Snelgrove, a global expert in pricing with over 20 years in helping businesses of all sizes capture the value they bring to their customers. As an author of the best seller, 'Value First, Then Price' Todd has helped companies of all sizes, from startups to multi -billion dollar corporations, maximi...
Scaling up your business can come to a screeching halt when faced with a cybersecurity issue. Unfortunately, many companies never fully recover from the loss of funds, reputation, and growth. In this episode, we welcome Tony Chiappetta, president of CHIPS and a cybersecurity expert who has successfully re-engineered a solution originally designed for the U.S. federal government, now making a global impact on small and medium-sized ...
Corporate video can be a powerful tool for scaling your business—but how? In this episode, John Yankanich is joined by Mike Perlow, a former TV sportscaster turned video production entrepreneur. Mike shares his journey of growing Perlow Productions from the ground up, offering valuable lessons learned along the way. He provides behind-the-scenes insights into uncovering the "why" behind your video content, turning it into...
Should business leaders use AI themselves or trust their experience and keep it 100% human? The answer to smart scaling may surprise you. Today I'm joined by Fractional AI Officer Ab DeWeese. Ab has a background in theoretical physics, pure and applied mathematics, and software engineering. He retired from his first business at just 37. He's also a polymath, physics PhD candidate, and angel investor. Most recently he’s been...
Are you struggling to fill your sales pipeline and drive business growth? In this episode of Scaling Up, John Reed and Bill Dillon explore the essential role of cold outreach in building a sustainable pipeline and achieving sales targets. Together they discuss the challenges of motivating sales teams, the changing landscape of data management, and how personal connection can work hand in hand to drive new business. Whether you'...
Ever wondered how a simple act of connecting people can turn into a thriving business model? In this episode of "Scaling Up," Yong Kim dives deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Joe Mindak, the mastermind behind the Connective Networking Group and the innovative Nolodex platform. Get ready to uncover the secrets of transforming networking into a powerful business tool that not only brings in significant revenue but al...
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