Scaling up a business is not about looking professional
Make good outcomes repeatable through clear decisions, capable managers, a hiring bar, weekly rhythm and leading indicators.
You didn’t hire the wrong people. If every decision still lands on your desk. This is for you.
Stop training good people to return every decision by changing the rules that make asking you safest.
EOS vs Scaling Up: which operating system should you choose?
Compare EOS simplicity with Scaling Up's wider disciplines for people, strategy, execution and cash.
Pricing strategy: how to raise prices and transform scale-up margin
Build pricing rules that raise margin through regular, value-led increases instead of discounted customer acquisition.
Why CEOs need a business coach (and why I became one)
Learn what effective CEO coaching changes, how to spot weak coaching and why your role must evolve as you scale.
Sales commission structure: should you pay salespeople commission?
Replace individual sales commission with full OTE, visible performance data, stronger hiring and collective profit share.
Profit First: why taking profit before expenses changes everything
Take profit, owner pay and tax first, then run the business on what remains.
Business exit strategy: bedroom startup to $100m exit
Plan your exit years early by building transferable leadership, maximising value and preparing for life after the deal.
What makes a great chief of staff?
Scaling fast? A Chief of Staff helps CEOs stay focused and effective. Driving strategy and impact as teams grow.
Buy and build strategy: from £200k to £10m profit without a penny on marketing
Lee Smith turned a £200k IT business into two sector groups generating £10m profit. No marketing. No PE.
