Scaling from $750,000 to 1 million in annual revenue is one of the most exciting and challenging stages of building a pet care business. At this level, small cracks in your systems, finances, and brand become massive risks, and the wrong move can cost you hard-earned growth. In this episode, I break down what it really takes to cross the seven-figure line without losing profit, clarity, or sanity.

👉 And don’t forget, the DogCo Business Summit is this week! Check out the online event with our digital ticket at http://dogcosummit.com

✨ Key Takeaways
• How to avoid systems debt as your company grows
• Why profit margins often compress at higher revenue levels
• The power and pitfalls of brand recognition at scale
• When to consider a rebrand and how to avoid losing equity
• Tech challenges facing seven-figure companies and what to do about them

⏰ Timestamps
0:00 – Welcome to the final scaling series episode
0:35 – Why hitting seven figures can look very different depending on structure
2:01 – Overview of scaling from $750K to 1 million in pet care
3:12 – Lessons from the Seven-Figure DogCo mastermind
4:50 – Risks of systems debt at this stage
8:02 – Compressed profit margins and what that means for growth
10:00 – Brand recognition and referral power at scale
11:00 – The dangers of rebranding too late
12:47 – Tech struggles for large pet care businesses
13:41 – Biggest risks for owners at this level
15:20 – Solutions: protecting profit and simplifying systems
20:00 – Final thoughts and invitation to share feedback

🚨 Final Call: DogCo Summit is Almost Here! 🚨
The industry’s most powerful event is happening this week September 26–28 in Winston-Salem, NC. This is the last call for you to join us. While in-person ticket sales are closed, you can still purchase a digital ticket to join in on the fun. You’ll walk away with strategies to grow your pet care business with confidence. Grab yours today at 👉 http://dogcosummit.com

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-M