How to Scale Any Service Business to 8 Figures (Real Case Study)

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In this hard-hitting Dropping Bombs episode, Ken Goodrich shows exactly how he went from an IRS wipeout with only a two-man crew to orchestrating multi-million-dollar exits. From the flashlight-with-Dad origin story and reading The E-Myth 33 times (and later co-authoring the trades edition with Michael Gerber) to teaming with the Wizard of Ads, Ken reveals why most owners crash before they cash out—and the 3-year plan he uses to sprint a business from busted to bankable.

Here’s the real playbook: join a best-practice group, quantify everything, and buy momentum—if the phone’s ringing, there’s value. Tell a story that sells so buyers line up. Steer clear of MCA debt (or renegotiate fast), remove bottlenecks, recruit killers, and spot nine-figure opportunities hiding in plain sight. If you’re serious about scaling—or selling—this is your wake-up call to document, differentiate, and sprint for 1,000 days.

🔗 Resources 🌐 Ken Goodrich’s Website — https://www.kengoodrich.com 📲 Follow Ken on Instagram @goodrich.ken & @thekenerator 🧠 Wizard of Ads — https://wizardofads.com  🌐 Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing — https://www.goettl.com/ 🔌 Kenerator — https://kenerator.com/ 📚 The E-Myth Books:  -The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It (https://a.co/d/1e4IaUe) -The E-Myth HVAC Contractor: Why Most HVAC Companies Don't Work and What to Do About It (https://a.co/d/8uQItpj) -E-Myth Plumber & E-Myth Electrician (Coming Soon)

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Brad Lea is a self-made entrepreneur who turned small-town grit into a multi-million-dollar empire. With over 25 years dominating sales and leadership, he’s mentored thousands to outsmart, outwork, and out win their competition. His top-rated podcast, Dropping Bombs, brings raw, game-changing insights from the biggest names in business.

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