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A balanced sense of urgency. It's something all great business leaders share. It's not anxiety driven, it's ambition driven... When you have a 'balanced urgency' you're pushing to improve your business incrementally every single day. You're doing one or two things that move the needle forward. More importantly you're treating your business like it's perpetually in 'baby mode.' More on that in the video! --- 👋 Hi y'all, I'm Kris. 🎒 The founder of Zanate Ventures based in Austin, Texas. 🖋 We help scaling companies tell a more cohesive & impactful story. 🤝 To learn how we work, check out the links I share in the comments of these posts and the Featured Section of my profile.

I am lucky enough to speak with many Founders and CEOs as par for the course. Today, one really struck a chord. Me: "What change are you hoping to see after a year of coaching?" CEO: "MORE JOY" This CEO's answer just nailed it. She could have said, "increased valuation!", "more sales growth!" or "more profit!". I could tell this leader clearly LOVES what she does. She is very purpose driven and values-based. Yet her scaling journey had been hard. Despite being the best in her niche, and having grown the business to an impressive 5-digits turnover. I could completely empathise. Scaling can be hard work and unrewarding if you don't have the all the tools at hand. Like climbing Mt. Everest for the first time without a map, know-how, equipment, food, support crew or training schedule. The Scaling Up book by Verne Harnish had been recommended to her by a successful client who had exited for a tidy multi-million $ sum! She had read it on holiday. She wanted to get started immediately. No founder or CEO should fail to scale through lack of tools and know-how. With these, scaling becomes easier and more fun for everyone. You are free to choose to accept or reject this offer, but here's how you get started (if you haven't already!)... 📚 Read or listen to Verne's Books (scalingup.com/book) 🎒 Sign up for a hands-on Scaling Up workshop (next public one is in the link below) ✉️ DM or book me for a chat and if I can help you with a resource or tool - I will. Joyful Scaling 😊 https://lnkd.in/gcEBUJeA

Do the Work Early: The Path to Scaling Up Throughout the weekend, one constant thought on my mind has been scale. Truth be told, moving from this level to the next isn't as easy as maintaining the status quo. Scaling upwards requires putting a lot of structure and systems in place. This means collaborating with people who have complementary skills and can assist in delivering value to more individuals and businesses in your niche. Moving from a solopreneur mindset to embracing a team mentality is crucial for your dreams of scaling up to materialize. It’s a lot of work but it is necessary work that needs to be done if one is to achieve any of their set goals. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As a business owner, what has helped you scale? Kindly share your thoughts in the comments section. We can learn a few things from you.

If you're a tech start-up CEO looking to level up your business, The Great CEO Within by Matt Mochary is a must-read! This insightful guide is packed with practical advice, covering everything from efficient decision-making with the RAPID technique to hiring A-grade talent. One standout tip? The importance of focusing on your Zone of Genius—where you excel and love what you do. Plus, learn why punctuality can transform your management style and how to scale with confidence. Want to be a better CEO? Read the full review: https://lnkd.in/e-2YGskA #BusinessBooks #StartupCEO #LeadershipTips #MattMochary #TheGreatCEOWithin #BookReview

Why do some businesses stumble along while others scale to reach towering heights? (The secret isn't in the hacks—it's in the foundation.) Discover the principles used to build a $100M empire. Imagine building a business like a game of Jenga, stacking together the latest growth hacks, social media tips, and sales trends. It might stand tall for a minute, but as you grow, those pieces start to wobble, and eventually, everything falls apart. But what if, instead of a fragile tower, you could build a skyscraper with a solid foundation. Something like the One World Trade Center, A business built on principles and enterprise value. That's precisely what we set out to do. And now, we want to share that journey with you. Our new book, “Ready, Set, SCALE” (launching July 18th), unveils the very framework we used to build a $100 million business, and have used to help other companies do the same. At the heart of this book is a proven framework, crafted through real-world experiences, dedicated to helping businesses like yours scale rapidly without losing their (or your) soul. This isn’t just a collection of theories or growth hacks; it’s a roadmap, filled with:   -actionable insights, -practical strategies,  -interactive tools, and  -a deep understanding of the purposeful side of scaling. Inside, you’ll encounter invaluable lessons, interspersed with captivating stories, cautionary tales, and, where appropriate, a dash of humility to enlighten the journey. Within the pages of Ready, Set, SCALE, you will: → Grasp the intricacies and importance of scaling in the modern entrepreneurial landscape. → Be armed with a battle-tested, proven framework to guide your scaling business venture. → Learn to use a set of custom tools we’ve developed to help implement and optimize each of the phases of scaling (tools I desperately wished I’d had earlier in my entrepreneurial journey). → Identify the constraints within your business and intimately understand how they’ll hold back your ability to scale (or perhaps already are) and discover how to systematically unlock them. → Acquire deep insights on how to retain and even strengthen your company’s cultural spirit amid rapid growth. → Build your IQ surrounding business, and equally importantly, stack the deck in favor of the emotional fortitude you’ll need to persist and achieve scale. → Benefit from a rich array of case study examples, anecdotes, and years of practical wisdom to bring relevance to your scaling journey. If you are ready to transform your business from a Jenga tower to a skyscraper worthy of a higher valuation, then join us on this extraordinary journey… found inside Ready, Set, SCALE! --- #Entrepreneurship #leadership #readyforscaling #scalingup #business #growth #Innovation #cpg #ecommerce #newbook #readySetSCALE

Most scaling companies fail. Not because they lack ambition, great teams, or big markets—but because they confuse growth with alignment. Growth is about adding more: 📈 More customers 👩💼 More employees 🏢 More offices Alignment is about getting what you already have to work in sync. Here’s the truth: scaling doesn’t mean doing more. It means doing better with clarity. I recently worked with a CEO whose company had doubled in size in two years. Revenue was up, but chaos reigned. Departments were siloed, priorities conflicted, and people felt stretched too thin. The company was growing, but they weren’t aligned. We implemented a simple framework to address this: 1️⃣ Realigned leadership priorities 2️⃣ Streamlined communication between teams 3️⃣ Linked *every* decision to the company’s long-term strategy The results? Less confusion, more focus, and profitable growth. As the year winds down, ask yourself: Are your people clear on what matters most? Do they know how their work ties to your strategy? Because growth without alignment isn’t scaling—it’s just expansion. (And IMO it's just expanded chaos) Let’s end 2024 aligned and ready for a better future in 2025. What’s one alignment challenge your team overcame this year? Share your story—I’d love to hear it.

Scaling Secrets: 4 Mistakes CEOs Make (and How to Fix Them). Hey CEOs, building a business is a wild ride, and scaling it to new heights can be both thrilling and terrifying. But no worries, we've all been there, staring at a mountain of decisions and wondering, "What if I mess up?. Well, guess what? You probably will. (But hey, at least you'll learn a bunch!) Here are a few common scaling mistakes to keep on your radar: 📍Going Solo: You're a rockstar, sure, but even rockstars need a band! Don't be afraid to build a strong team with the skills you lack. 📍Ignoring Your Customers: Remember those folks who made your dream a reality? Keep them happy! Focus on understanding their needs as your business grows. 📍Losing Sight of the Vision: Growth is awesome, but don't get sidetracked. Stay laser-focused on your core mission and values. 📍Letting Processes Crumble: Establish clear systems and workflows to keep your team on track. Feeling overwhelmed? We've all been there. The good news is, these mistakes are solvable! You just need a clear plan and the right support. 📍To build a rockstar team, start by identifying your team's strengths and weaknesses. Then hire for complementary skills. 📍To stay customer-centric, implement regular customer feedbacks (surveys and interviews). Use these insights to refine your product or service. 📍To maintain a clear vision, revisit your core values regularly. Ensure every decision aligns. 📍To streamline your processes, Map workflows, identify bottlenecks, consider project management tools. Remember, scaling is a journey, not a destination. It's about continuous learning and adaptation. What's your biggest scaling challenge? Let's chat about it in the comments! 👇

📈 Scaling up a business is no small feat, but with the right ingredients, it's a recipe for success! 🌟 Cultivating a culture of accountability, a winning strategy, rhythmic execution, and healthy cash flow is key. 👩💼🧑💼 And with my experience as a CEO and Scaling Up Practitioner, I'll be your guide on this exciting journey! 🚀 Our firm's track record speaks volumes: Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies & Best Places to Work lists! 🏆 Let's work together to instill essential habits and alignment strategies that'll keep your team accountable, appreciated, driven, and inspired. 💪 #BusinessGrowth #ScalingUp #AccountabilityMatters

𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵: if a business is succeeding, it’s worth scaling up with no limits. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵: many companies reach a sweet spot. Whether the limitations are due to market size… product demand… or simply the leader’s long-term vision… It’s simply a myth that you must become massive to be a true success. Scaling up can be great! But just because we had supercharged growth last year, doesn’t mean we need to keep up the same rate forever.

The number one scaling tactic that most never follow? The 41.5% rule. What's so special about it? If you grow revenue 41.5% annually, you double every other year! Every three years? 26% Every five years? 15% That may seem like an ambitious revenue target but consider this: - If you're already growing at 25%, you are capable of a jump to 41.5%. - This exists more as a mindset shift than a revenue target. - You are only competing against your previous best year, not your competition! - Your team will own this outcome....or not. Rely on that. - Once you adopt this standard, the possibility for mediocrity ceases. You must hire top talent. You must engage great clients. You must constantly improve. Imagine what changes in your organization with the 41.5%. Are you ready to scale? ---------------------------------- CEOs hire me as their Trusted Advisor and Coach. 9x Founder. 2 nice exits. Full-time CEO Coach.