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Bootstrapping vs Raising Capital: Key Lessons for Founders
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Episode 54
In this episode, Brian Smith, founder of Strategy Ladders, discusses the critical decisions founders face when scaling B2B service businesses.
About the Host:
Jamie Shanks, Founder & CEO of Get Levrg and Pipeline Signals, specializes in optimizing offshoring for profit growth. With a background in leading “Sales for Life”, he's trained 250,000+ professionals globally for industry giants like Microsoft and Oracle.
About the Guest:
Brian Smith is the founder of Strategy Ladders, a consultancy that helps B2B service businesses scale and exit successfully. With a focus on business fundamentals and values-driven leadership, Brian guides founders to sustainable growth without relying on external capital.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbriansmith/?originalSubdomain=mx
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Brian Smith, founder of Strategy Ladders, discusses the critical decisions founders face when scaling B2B service businesses. He highlights the risks associated with raising outside capital, explaining how it can lead to loss of control and distraction from core business fundamentals like profitability and cash flow.
Drawing from his experience, Brian shares the importance of sticking to a values-driven approach and focusing on sustainable growth. He also touches on the leadership challenges founders encounter as they scale, including the shift from leadership to formal management as team sizes grow.
Key Takeaways:
Strategic capital should bring more than just money—look for valuable partnerships.
Sustainable growth hinges on business fundamentals, not just rapid scaling.
Lead with your values to maintain control and build a strong, aligned team.
Learn to manage larger teams effectively as your business grows beyond 20 employees.
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