Scaling a business isn’t just about growth—it’s about growing the right way. In this episode, Dave Bulloch shares hard-earned lessons from his experience leading high-growth companies, mergers, and turnarounds. He dives into the hidden risks of rapid expansion, why businesses fail to anticipate blind spots, and how to fix business inefficiencies before they cost you everything. If you’re navigating business growth or restructuring, this conversation is packed with strategic insights you don’t want to miss.







Show Notes:



3:15 Who is Dave Bulloch



8:45 Keys to handling unforeseen problems in business and economies



10:45 Biggest blindspots for businesses 



14:40 Key insights regarding growing companies



16:45 Focus on strengths, not weaknesses!



18:15 Next step for growth strategies; Strategic planning



20:10 What to do when people freak out about looking ahead



22:35 Conducting the perfect pivot? Go back to your competitive advantage



24:15 Pitfalls of extreme growth



27:00 An example of becoming lean and efficient



30:15 What to do if you’re experiencing high growth; know your processes



36:35 Org designs (and redesigns)



40:45 What is missed with growth strategies







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