As a business founder, nothing is more exciting than scaling . . . but are you scaling and growing in a way that is sustainable?
In this episode, Dr. Melissa sits down with Christen Belcher, founder of Tre Cani Consulting and the woman behind some extremely successful operational turnarounds. With over two decades of experience building systems that scale, Christen has a gift for seeing what most founders can’t: the gaps in your structure, the blind spots in your team, and the processes that aren’t keeping up.
They dive into the stories that shaped Christen’s sharp instincts—from building software for massive data centers to managing multimillion-dollar growth inside startups. She shares how operational chaos sneaks in, what most founders get wrong about hiring, and how to build without burning out. Along the way, they unpack identity, grief, leadership, and what it means to define success on your own terms.
If you're growing fast and flying by instinct—this episode is your pause-and-clarify moment.
In this conversation you'll hear about:
*How systems make or break your ability to scale
*What operational strategy really looks like
*The personal cost of chasing growth without intention
*Emotional intelligence as a business superpower
*What to do when your business is outgrowing you
Connect with Christen:
🌐 www.trecaniconsulting.com
At Tre Cani Consulting, Christen helps entrepreneurs turn ambition into action by building the mindset, team, and infrastructure needed for real, sustainable growth. Her multi-step solution aligns vision, develops leadership mindset, optimizes operations, and strengthens teams—creating a business that can truly scale from the inside out.
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