The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast

In this powerful episode, Chip Scholz, Founder and Owner of Scholz and Associates Inc., shares how stage 5 CEOs must lead transformation or risk managing decline. If you feel worn out, stuck maintaining success, or tempted to coast in your current comfort zone, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why staying in neutral as CEO inevitably leads to stagnation or demise - How to shift from...

In this verified episode, Sophia Matveeva, Founder and CEO of Tech for Non-Techies, shares how to turn your idea into a validated product without coding in stage 1. If you struggle with shiny ideas that never launch or fear wasting time and money on unproven concepts, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why validating demand matters far more than learning to code or building the perfec...

In this strategic episode, Saul Cohen, Partner / CEO of The Expert Eye, shares how to shift from operator to investor mindset for long-term freedom. If you struggle with feeling stuck in daily operations despite success in stage 5, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why your identity as an operator must evolve before you can thrive as an investor. - How to assess your business monthly...

In this actionable episode, Shad Tidler, Sales and Leadership/Management at Lushin, Inc., shares how to build repeatable sales systems that scale without founder dependency. If you struggle with inconsistent revenue and every deal requiring your personal involvement in stage 3, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why founder-led selling creates an invisible ceiling that stalls predicta...

In this transformative episode, Joe Patneaude, Owner of JP Coaching, shares how to break through the silent ceiling and scale without chaos in stage 2. If you struggle with growth stalling despite effort and feeling trapped doing everything yourself, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why founder heroics create invisible ceilings that block sustainable scaling. - How to shift from ope...

In this uniform episode, Todd Schuchart, Founder of Razor Ridge Leads, shares how to master consistent lead generation and sales without burning out in stage 2. If you struggle with feast-or-famine revenue and relying on referrals alone, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to build repeatable outbound systems that fill your pipeline predictably - Why consistent daily prospecting be...

In this Encouraging episode, Weronika Sobolak, Owner of Weronika Sobolak Consulting, shares how to evolve from overwhelmed operator to strategic CEO in stage 5. If you struggle with constant firefighting, team dependency on you, and stalled personal freedom, you won't want to miss it You will discover: - Why over-involvement in operations kills strategic thinking and growth. - How to systematicall...

In this eye-opening episode, Dylan Bost, Co-Founder and CEO of Sunny HQ LLC, shares how to break free from the disillusioned leader trap and reclaim personal profitability. If you struggle with growing revenue but shrinking take-home pay and constant burnout in stage 4, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why owner compensation often gets sacrificed first during scaling. - How to struc...

In this empowering episode, Daria Rudnik, Team Architect and Owner of Daria Rudnik Coaching & Consulting, shares how to shift from founder-led decisions to empowered team ownership in stage 4. If you struggle with being the bottleneck in leadership meetings and slow decisions, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why constant founder input kills team confidence and slows scaling. -...

In this transformative episode, Todd Polke, Owner of Todd Polke, shares how to escape post-exit mediocrity and design a legacy of fulfillment and wealth. If you struggle with feeling stuck after selling or craving deeper purpose at scale, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to redefine success beyond financials for lasting impact - Why mindset shifts unlock exponential growth in li...

In this clarifying episode,Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why you must stop relying on individual advice and start following proven patterns. If you struggle with overwhelming noise, conflicting guidance, or outdated experience holding you back, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why patterns across stages filter out 90%+ of irrelevant advice - How to use organi...

In this forward-thinking episode, Wes Towers,Founder of Uplift 360, shares how to adapt lead generation when traditional channels dry up. If you struggle with inconsistent leads and outdated online tactics in stage 3, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why search engines alone no longer deliver reliable leads at scale - How to implement "search everywhere optimization" across multiple...

In this this eye-opening episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why even great advice can actively hold you back if it's not stage-specific. If you struggle with applying well-meaning guidance that doesn't fit your current reality, you won't want to miss it You will discover: - Why advice from peers, coaches, authors, and successful founders is often wrong for your stage -...

In this unwavering episode, Jon Morris, Founder and Executive Director of The Professional Service Community, shares how you can master your financial numbers to cut through the fog of stage four and lead your business with unshakeable confidence. If you wrestle with unreliable reports, question every spend, and feel blindfolded in your growth, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How t...

In this paradigm-shifting episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why your past success can trap you in the wrong stage. If you struggle with outdated playbooks, stalled growth, or repeating old patterns, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why experience that created your current success actively blocks the next stage - What to filter past wins and failures thro...

In this candid episode, Andrew Hulbert, Founder and Vice Chair of Pareto Facilities Management Ltd, shares lessons from building, exiting, and redefining purpose post-sale. If you struggle with post-exit identity voids and legacy planning, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why aligning business with personal purpose sustains fulfillment beyond exits - How to structure companies for i...

In this factual episode, Nicholas Loise, Founder of Sales Performance Team, shares how to build scalable sales teams and integrate marketing for growth. If you struggle with duct-tape sales processes and being stuck in selling, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to align sales and marketing to avoid silos and boost revenue. - Why creating playbooks turns average reps into consiste...

In this prictical episode, Sid Jashnani, Founder of Rekruuto, shares how to master delegation and scale using global talent to escape solo overload. If you struggle with doing everything yourself and fearing first hires, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to use the Delta Delegation Ladder for structured task handoff - Why starting with low-risk tasks builds trust in delegation -...

In this empowering episode, Giuseppe Grammatico, Owner of GG The Franchise Guide, shares how franchising offers a proven, lower-risk path to business ownership from corporate jobs. If you struggle with feeling trapped in a dead-end job and fear starting from scratch, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why franchising provides systems and support missing in startups - How to evaluate f...

In this clarifying episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why goals exist to drive better decisions and actions toward your vision. If you struggle with misaligned goals or ineffective planning across any stage, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why goals primarily guide decisions and actions, not just achievement - How to set goals aligned with your mission,...

In this motivational episode, William Milliken, President of Swoop Scoop, shares how to scale service businesses and overcome mindset barriers to hiring. If you struggle with doing everything alone and fearing your first hires, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to start taking action without waiting for perfection - Why mindset blocks prevent scaling beyond solo operations - What...

In this insightful episode, Joanna Zhang, CEO of The Operations Genius, shares how to master delegation and self-discovery to escape overwhelm. If you struggle with doing everything alone and hitting bottlenecks, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - How to start delegation by listing tasks and building trust - Why respecting emotions unlocks better leadership decisions - What self-refle...

In this insightful episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares how to discover and evolve your true organizational vision across all seven stages of the Founder's Evolution. If you struggle with unclear purpose, motivation dips, or building a team around something that doesn't truly matter, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why your organization should (or did) sti...

In this perceptive episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why chasing arbitrary revenue goals traps founders and how to determine the right size for your organization based on your unique vision. If you feel stuck growing a business that no longer excites you or wonder if bigger is truly better, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why revenue numbers are a poor...

In this empowering episode, Carrie Fabris, Founder of CareerFrame, shares how to elevate manager engagement for lasting profitability and legacy. If you struggle with a weak leadership bench eroding your gains, you won't want to miss it You will discover: - How to use Frame It for frequent, accountable leadership growth - Why high engagement boosts profitability by 21% in top quartiles - What ongo...