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EP #309 Vince Del Monte: Better Business Before Bigger Business

May 14, 2024
Vince Del Monte, OG coach turned business mentor, discusses prioritzing great products over scaling a business, shares personal struggles, and emphasizes the importance of authenticity and transparency in business practices. The podcast explores the negative impacts of business scaling, the ethics of high ticket coaching, and using insecurity as fuel for success in the fitness industry.
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  • Prioritize building a great product before focusing on business scalability.
  • Emphasize authenticity, genuine connections, and transparent marketing practices for sustainable success in entrepreneurship.

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The Pitfalls of Scaling in Business

In the podcast, Vince Del Monte discusses the pressure on coaches to scale their businesses and the dangers of chasing high financial goals without considering sustainability. He highlights the 'Satanic cult of scaling,' describing how childhood traumas and insecurities can drive individuals to seek validation through entrepreneurial success. Del Monte shares his personal journey of growing his online fitness coaching business, reflecting on how the pursuit of higher revenue led to increased competition, complexity, and ethical challenges.

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