Scale You Podcast

What happens when your business takes a hit and you’re forced to rethink everything? In this 65th episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Faith Natividad, Founder of Digital Workforce Group, to talk about how she built a people-first outsourcing company and how she rebuilt it when AI started changing the game. This isn’t just a “success story.” It’s about going through loss, adaptin...

What does it actually take to go from freelancing to running a fully remote agency while traveling the world? In this 64th episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Kierra Maggs, Founder of Limitless Social and The Creator Assistant, to talk about how she built her business around freedom, delegation, and the creator economy. This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel. They get...

What does it really look like to start from freelancing and build a full outsourcing ecosystem from scratch? In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Richie Rebamuntan, Founder and CEO of We Do The Talk, to talk about her journey from call center agent to building a multi-layered outsourcing business in the Philippines. This isn’t just a “success story.” It’s the real version of...

What happens when a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies scale decides to build a business of his own? In this 62nd episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Brian O’Connor, founder of Talent HQ, to talk about his journey from advising businesses on strategy to building a recruiting agency that helps companies hire top talent from Latin America. Brian shares how his recruit...

What does it take to go from consultant to agency owner and build a profitable niche agency in the fast-moving world of e-commerce? In this 61st episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Adam Pearce, Co-Founder of Blend Commerce, a Shopify CRO agency helping brands increase revenue through smarter data and conversion optimization. Adam shares how he accidentally discovered Shopify in its...

What happens when a lifelong entrepreneur builds not just one but two agencies and still believes delegation is the ultimate growth strategy? In this 60th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Barry Coziahr, founder of Stampede Branding and Team Builders Agency, who has trained over 10,000 small business owners and delivered 1,000+ seminars across the U.S. From growing up with an entr...

What does it take to grow from one client to 1,200 team members in six years? In this 59th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Marge Aviso, CEO & President of Telework PH, a homegrown BPO and staffing company in Bulacan that has scaled massively under her leadership. From being a licensed nurse who couldn’t land a hospital job… To commuting 4 hours daily for a BPO role… To disco...

What if your biggest heartbreak rejection became the reason you mastered sales? 👀 In this 58th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Cap Hernandez, a creative entrepreneur, sales captain, Canva Ambassador, and founder of Uncapped Digital Marketing Inc. who turned heartbreak, 100 cold calls a day, and years of rejection into a powerful mission: helping introverts sell with confidence....

Can You Really Build a Global LMS Company From Scratch? 🌍💻 In this 57th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Dundy, CEO of Flagship LMS, whose journey took him from Alaska to the Marine Corps to becoming a trusted name in the E-learning world. After two decades of teaching, traveling, and leading LMS implementations around the globe, Christopher shares how he turned a f...

What happens when a bodybuilder, AV expert, and AI strategist are all the same woman? In this powerhouse episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Anca Trifan, Founder of Tree-Fan Events, competitive bodybuilder, and one of the few female voices leading the intersection of events, AV production, and AI. Her journey spans 20+ years, from Romanian radio host to running high-stakes events fo...

Can one accountant really build a global agency and a 24K-member community? ✨ In this 55th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Marianne, a CPA turned agency founder who went from side-hustling bookkeeper to CEO of Task Wise and co-founder of Work Sync. What started as a late-night freelancing gig evolved into a thriving accounting and finance outsourcing agency, serving clients acr...

Can a CPA firm be fully remote and run from the beach? Jeff says yes! 🔥 In this 54th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we meet Jeffrey Levell, a seasoned CPA and founder of a Seattle-based accounting firm who now runs everything from the Philippines.  With over a decade of experience, Jeff has built a business that lets him combine deep financial strategy with the freedom of remote living. We div...

What really separates a freelancer from a founder? And how do you build something that actually lasts? In the 53rd episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Penn Camille Lat, Co-CEO and Founder of Virtua Solutions Outsourcing, a people-first outsourcing agency supporting startups and SaaS companies around the world. From cold calls to leading a 30+ person team, Penn shares her honest...

Kicking off 2026 with a brand-new season of the Scale You Podcast! 🚀 If you’ve been here from the first season until now that we’re on our fifth season, you probably know that we always start the first episode of each season with our Co-Founder of 2xYou, Le-an! Starting an agency at 23 isn’t something most people plan for — but for Le-an, it became the starting point of a fast-growing Executive A...

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? (𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄.) In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we’re joined by Brian Donovan—executive coach, leadership speaker, and co-author of The Gentle Art of Leadership. With over 40 years of experience in the tech world, including top roles at Telstra and the IT Skills Hub, Brian has seen what makes (and breaks) great leadership. He shares why the old...

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆? 🤯 In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Phil Masiello—4x exit entrepreneur, 3x bestselling author, and host of Crunching Growth—to uncover why so many startups fail to stand out in crowded markets. As the founder of CrunchGrowth Revenue Acceleration Agency, Phil brings 20+ years of battle-tested experience...

Are you building your business or imitating someone else's? In this bold episode of the Scale You Podcast, we’re joined by Sid Mohasseb, famously known as the “Entrepreneur Philosopher.”  A 2x TED speaker, bestselling author, and advisor to Fortune 500 leaders, Sid is on a mission to help entrepreneurs break free from the noise and build with intention. We unpack what it really means to lead...

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁? In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, Frank M. Campbell—California’s go-to independent insurance analyst—uncovers the truth behind life insurance policies that don’t work when it matters most. With over 30 years of experience and advanced credentials like CLU and ChFC, Frank has reviewed thousands of policies—and found tha...

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗥𝗦 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵? Here's how to stop it. 💰 In this episode, financial advisor and TOAMS Financial founder Mario Payne breaks down the hidden ways taxes can eat away at your wealth and what to do about it. Mario is a Dave Ramsey SmartVestor® Pro, Army veteran, and international best-selling author who’s helped countless families grow and protect their money through smar...

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲? Dr. Bruno shares how empathy and tech can work together, not against each other. In this thought-provoking conversation, we talk with Dr. Bruno Roque Cignacco—TEDx speaker, business coach, and author of The Art of Compassionate Business.  He breaks down the real risks of becoming too data-driven and why bringing heart into leadership isn’t a soft...

Think creativity is only for artists?  Nir Bashan will change your mind. Here’s how creative thinking can solve real business problems—fast. In this episode, we dive into how you can unlock The Creator Mindset—no paintbrush required. Whether you're building a business, launching a product, or just trying to solve messy, everyday problems, Nir’s frameworks prove that creativity isn’t fluff, it...

What if building trust mattered more than fixing behavior? That question changed everything for Dave Jereb—a paediatric occupational therapist with 20+ years of experience and co-founder of MoveAbout Therapy Services. In this episode, Dave shares why connection-first isn’t just a feel-good idea, it’s the foundation of real, lasting change. Whether you’re a parent, therapist, or team leader, you’ll...

Want to grow your business without making cold calls? In this episode, we’re joined by Brandon Barnum, also known as the King of Referrals—a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and referral marketing expert who has generated over $500 million in referral-based business. Brandon is the CEO of HOA.com, a high-trust referral network for home service pros, and the author of the “Raving Re...

What does it really take to turn your expertise into a book that builds your brand and actually gets read? In this episode, best-selling author and book coach Stacy Ennis shares how she used her own knowledge to write a powerful book that opened doors in her career.  With 15+ years of publishing experience (including ghostwriting for a Nobel Prize winner), Stacy breaks down what most experts miss...

Some business mistakes are loud and obvious. Others? You don’t see them until they’ve already cost you time, money, or momentum. In this episode, brand strategist and Tropoly founder Brady Dahmer shares the hidden pitfalls most entrepreneurs overlook and how to avoid them. With 25+ years of experience in design, storytelling, and strategy, Brady has helped startups and global brands turn blindspot...