

Fix These Bottlenecks to Scale Past $1M | Ep 891
10 snips May 22, 2025
In this insightful session, founders get raw advice on overcoming scaling challenges, from seasonal hiring tactics to navigating family business dynamics. Discover the importance of diversifying offerings for sustainability and learn effective pricing strategies to enhance cash flow. A focus on upselling and customer satisfaction can drive significant revenue growth. Also explored are the complexities of family business succession and decision-making strategies essential for smooth transitions and operational success.
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Seasonal Business Staffing Strategy
- For seasonal businesses like holiday lighting, build a scalable workforce you can train quickly each season.
- Use the off-season to develop training and recruitment systems to ensure readiness for peak demand.
Fix Pricing Before Lead Gen
- Fix pricing and compensation to improve cash flow before increasing lead generation.
- Freeing up cash flow first enables more aggressive marketing and sales efforts later.
Prioritize Core Offer Growth
- Focus on doing more of your core offer if it’s sticky and performs well.
- Only improve or add upsells after your main product is fully leveraged and stable.