116 - The Scale Scorecard & Growth Audit Revealed: 35-Key Ingredients to Scale, Exit, or Step Back
This week, I talk about transforming your business with the Scale Scorecard: a tool to identify and close gaps in your business so you can achieve your goal of stepping up for investment, stepping back to install management, or stepping out for a full exit. In this episode, I introduce the Scale Scorecard, a diagnostic tool I’ve developed to help Founders self-assess their business’s scalability, sellability, and overall growth potential. I have identified 35 key ingredients critical for successful scaling and put these into a free tool that gives Founders clarity and actionable steps towards achieving their dreams of attracting investment, stepping back from daily operations, or preparing for a profitable exit. In the podcast, I talk about: Why Founders hit growth ceilings:Founders often reach a point where business growth becomes unsustainable without foundational improvements. I discuss how weak systems, lack of delegation, and undefined roles limit scalability. Strengthening these foundational elements prevents Founder burnout and sets the stage for a smooth, profitable scale-up or exit. The Scale Scorecard: The 35-question diagnostic tool that evaluates seven key areas, including strategy, execution, leadership, team, financials, offer, sales, and support, revealing strengths and pinpointing areas for improvement. Real-world application - Sam’s story: I introduce "Sam," a $14M business owner who uncovered critical insights about his business's execution, sales, and support systems. After taking the Scale Scorecard & a free Growth Audit, Sam was able to identify gaps in his business and prioritise his next moves, resulting in greater scalability without burnout. Growth Audit insights: Completing a Scale Scorecard unlocks the option for a free 45-minute Growth Audit with me. Through this Audit, Founders receive tailored advice on their top priorities for the next 90 days and beyond, translating insights from the scorecard into actionable steps. Don’t miss this impactful episode. Listen now! ----------------------------------------------------- Watch or listen to the full episode on: Spotify: https://loom.ly/NuK50WA Apple: https://loom.ly/-oy8jL4 YouTube: https://loom.ly/u_vibuw ScaleHQ website: https://www.ScaleHQ.com.au/116 -----------------------------------------------------
