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EP # 227 - Build a Sellable Business: The Scale Infrastructure to Hit 7 Figures

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One of the top reasons businesses fail? Growing too fast without the right infrastructure.

In this final episode of our three-part scaling series, I'm breaking down Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure—the operational systems, financial clarity, time management strategies, and team building approach you need to scale sustainably.

You'll learn about:

  • Building operational systems that deliver consistent quality
  • Understanding your finances
  • Design your CEO schedule and know when to hire
  • Create a high-performing team culture
  • Build a business that runs without you

I also share my personal burnout story and the "Swiss clock team" I built that operated seamlessly—giving me the freedom to leave corporate and go full-time in my business eventually.

The result? A sellable business that scales without burning you out.

Book a complimentary consultation at stairwaytoleadership.com

Key Takeaways

  1. Sustainable growth beats fast growth - Scaling too quickly without infrastructure can destroy your business
  2. Three components of scale infrastructure - Operations, financials, and team/time management
  3. Revenue ≠ Profit - Track your profit margins, cash flow, and break-even point
  4. Document everything - SOPs, client journey maps, and continuous improvement processes
  5. Hire strategically - Know when you're too busy, optimize first, then hire
  6. Build team culture - Mission, values, and vision should be felt daily, not just written
  7. Design your CEO time - Reduce client-facing hours, focus on high-impact activities
  8. The compound effect - Small, strategic weekly steps create massive transformation
  9. Business that runs without you - The ultimate goal for freedom and sellability
  10. Peace of mind matters - Financial clarity + capable team = less stress and anxiety

Timestamps (Optional - Add if Desired)

  • 00:00 - Introduction & Series Recap
  • 01:00 - Why Fast Growth Can Kill Your Business
  • 03:00 - Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure Overview
  • 06:00 - My Personal Burnout Story
  • 07:00 - Operational Systems: Client Journey & SOPs
  • 10:00 - KPIs That Matter
  • 12:00 - Financial Systems: Beyond Revenue to Profit
  • 16:00 - Time Management & When to Hire
  • 20:00 - Team Building, Delegation & Leadership
  • 24:00 - Energy Management & Work-Life Boundaries
  • 28:00 - The Swiss Clock Team Story
  • 31:00 - What High Performance Looks Like
  • 34:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Week's Preview

Resources Mentioned

  • Episode 225: The Three Pillars Every Service Business Needs to Scale to Six Figures and Beyond
  • Episode 226: From Feast or Famine to Predictable Revenue: The Client Acquisition Engine
  • Book a Complimentary Consultation: htts://stairwaytoleadership.com

Connect with Maggie

Website: https://stairwaytoleadership.com

  continue reading

455 episodes

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Send us a text

One of the top reasons businesses fail? Growing too fast without the right infrastructure.

In this final episode of our three-part scaling series, I'm breaking down Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure—the operational systems, financial clarity, time management strategies, and team building approach you need to scale sustainably.

You'll learn about:

  • Building operational systems that deliver consistent quality
  • Understanding your finances
  • Design your CEO schedule and know when to hire
  • Create a high-performing team culture
  • Build a business that runs without you

I also share my personal burnout story and the "Swiss clock team" I built that operated seamlessly—giving me the freedom to leave corporate and go full-time in my business eventually.

The result? A sellable business that scales without burning you out.

Book a complimentary consultation at stairwaytoleadership.com

Key Takeaways

  1. Sustainable growth beats fast growth - Scaling too quickly without infrastructure can destroy your business
  2. Three components of scale infrastructure - Operations, financials, and team/time management
  3. Revenue ≠ Profit - Track your profit margins, cash flow, and break-even point
  4. Document everything - SOPs, client journey maps, and continuous improvement processes
  5. Hire strategically - Know when you're too busy, optimize first, then hire
  6. Build team culture - Mission, values, and vision should be felt daily, not just written
  7. Design your CEO time - Reduce client-facing hours, focus on high-impact activities
  8. The compound effect - Small, strategic weekly steps create massive transformation
  9. Business that runs without you - The ultimate goal for freedom and sellability
  10. Peace of mind matters - Financial clarity + capable team = less stress and anxiety

Timestamps (Optional - Add if Desired)

  • 00:00 - Introduction & Series Recap
  • 01:00 - Why Fast Growth Can Kill Your Business
  • 03:00 - Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure Overview
  • 06:00 - My Personal Burnout Story
  • 07:00 - Operational Systems: Client Journey & SOPs
  • 10:00 - KPIs That Matter
  • 12:00 - Financial Systems: Beyond Revenue to Profit
  • 16:00 - Time Management & When to Hire
  • 20:00 - Team Building, Delegation & Leadership
  • 24:00 - Energy Management & Work-Life Boundaries
  • 28:00 - The Swiss Clock Team Story
  • 31:00 - What High Performance Looks Like
  • 34:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Week's Preview

Resources Mentioned

  • Episode 225: The Three Pillars Every Service Business Needs to Scale to Six Figures and Beyond
  • Episode 226: From Feast or Famine to Predictable Revenue: The Client Acquisition Engine
  • Book a Complimentary Consultation: htts://stairwaytoleadership.com

Connect with Maggie

Website: https://stairwaytoleadership.com

  continue reading

455 episodes

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