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Business growth stages explained: Why companies under $30M struggle to scale and how to set the right targets for predictable growth. Many businesses stall not because of market conditions, but because leadership focuses on goals that don't match the company's current stage. In this, I break down the most common strategic mistake that prevents companies from scaling efficiently from 7 to 9 figures. Drawing on three decades of building, selling, and advising high-growth companies, I outline the core stages of business growth and the specific priorities required at each level. You'll learn why premature focus on oversized long-term goals slows momentum, and how stage-appropriate targets drive consistency and profitability. This framework is designed for founders and executives who want sustainable growth without unnecessary overhead or distraction.

In this podcast, Chris breaks down five proven revenue levers used by real companies to drive rapid growth without increasing ad spend, headcount, or product complexity.  These strategies focus on tightening the buying process, improving messaging, and increasing value from existing customers rather than chasing new ones. Each tactic is practical, measurable, and designed to work across industries and business models. This is a framework for founders and operators looking to build durable, scalable revenue, without relying on trends or guesswork. So watch now to understand where revenue is being left on the table, and how to fix it. 

In this video, I break down a habit I've seen almost every 9-figure founder use, including a friend who's built multiple billion-dollar companies. It's simple, but most people ignore it... You'll see how top CEOs use this in meetings, how it impacts leadership, and how utilizing it can immediately improve focus and clarity. I also share how this has helped me grow a portfolio of companies without burning out. If you're trying to scale, lead better, or make sharper decisions, then this video is for you, so watch now...

The level of life you're at right now, or that you will ever be at, is all about 2 things: 1. The people you surround yourself with. 2. The opportunities that you take advantage of. I'm not telling you to chase shiny objects and jump on every potential to make a dollar. But you need to know where you're going in life. And then every opportunity that takes you 1 inch closer to that goal, take it. Watch now and see how the top CEO's do this at the HIGHEST level...

I think we all get caught up in the grind, in the day-to-day momentum of doing the things we know grow companies in our industry. And for the most part, if you're taking the right actions, that can grow a 7-figure company, maybe even a low 8-figure company. But that's a slow process, and it's a highly competitive process, meaning that everybody else in your industry is also fighting for those same customers using those same platforms. So every day you or your team are competing for the same pool of fish, and the moment that particular marketing stops performing, even just a little bit, you hit a wall in your growth... …and you have to throw more money at your campaign in order to try to pull yourself out of that hole. And that's the world that most companies live in. But I've built 12 successful companies, doing something a little different. What I'm going to show you in this video has been responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, not just in my companies, but also in the companies in my advisory firm, so this framework are duplicatable. And it's called the 7-day sprint. Tune in now to see what the 7-day sprint is, and how YOU can use it to transform your business...

Most people think failing means you're doing something wrong. It doesn't... It means you're doing something hard. And if you're goal is to build a 10, 20, 50, or $100 million company, or to become someone who actually changes the world, you're going to fail. A lot. And if you feel stuck, like you're behind, or like your past is proof you'll never get there, then this will help you flip that script, and scale FAR faster. So let's get into this...

Chris Gannon embodies the American Dream. From becoming the youngest player to ever win the U.S. Open Polo Championship to co-founding Bolay Restaurants (now with 23+ locations), his journey is a masterclass in high-performance leadership and business success. He's been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, and CFO of the Year - all while staying grounded in family, philanthropy, and relentless growth. In this powerful episode, Chris shares the mindset, habits, and success principles that built his empire and continue to elevate everyone around him. If you're serious about success, this is your blueprint. In this episode of Success Explained, Chris unpacks the core principles that shaped his rise - from leadership lessons learned in the polo arena to building a highly successful, health-driven restaurant empire by betting on people, not just products. You'll hear how he applies simple, powerful frameworks to scale culture, trust, and momentum at every stage of growth. We go deep on building high-performing teams, why mentorship is the greatest shortcut to success, and how empowering others creates ripple effects that drive both personal fulfillment and business results. Chris doesn't just lead - he multiplies leaders. Whether you're navigating your first startup or scaling a legacy brand, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how to win in business and life - by staying grounded, thinking long-term, and investing in others.

In business you want to make sure that every year, if not every quarter or every month, that your revenue is going up. Because everything else that allows you to run your business is becoming more costly, whether that's your cost of doing business, or your cost of the goods and services that you sell. EVERYTHING keeps becoming more expensive, but as entrepreneurs you often don't see those cost increases, until 2-3 or 4 years go by, and now you look at your P&L and you see that you're expenses are eating away your margin. Watch now and see why you always have to focus on an increase of both revenue and profit, and how to do it.

In this I'll show you exactly how most businesses are using AI in a way that kills long-term growth, and the 10 things you need to stop doing with AI, even if your team, or your vendors, are telling you it's better… Because your team, and your vendors, are always looking for ways to reduce their workload, not improve YOUR bottom line. What I'm about to show you comes from thousands of hours of testing in my companies… …with concrete metrics and AB testing that shows where AI is kicking ass, and where it's costing us sales and retention, potentially to the tune of MILLIONS of dollars. So tune in to see this now, and how it applies to YOU.

Don't allow people to BS you or to get you to do things because of their enthusiasm or because of their emotions. Con artists use their emotions, to get you emotional. People who always seem emotional, whether that's happy, sad, excited, needy or whatever, are anchors in your life. They literally leach off of you, and they make you feel like you're lucky to be part of their life. But there's a way to see through this in anyone… So watch now to see that way, and how you can use it to drive success in your life... 

The first company I built almost died, not because of competition, not because of the economy, but because of 8 mistakes I made that nearly wrecked everything. If you're scaling a company right now, and you want to grow without burning time or cash, this video will save you years. So watch now and see the 8 mistakes I made, so you can avoid them, and if you've already made them you'll see how to fix them the best way possible...

Alex Goen built a supplement brand with over a BILLION DOLLARS in sales, as well as a string of other successful brands. With a brilliant mind for marketing, his companies consistently advertise by doing the opposite of everyone else - flipping industry norms on their head to grab attention and drive growth.   In this episode of "Success Explained," we dive deep into Alex's journey of building a billion-dollar brand, and exploring how strong Christian values and a servant-leadership mindset drives the best decisions. You'll see why customer-driven marketing (instead of paid ads), mastering one core skill, and embracing "unmanagement" can unlock massive growth. Alex also reveals the power of self-talk, the value of incremental improvement, and how authentic testimonials and bold partnerships (NASCAR, Indy Racing, Orange County Choppers) set his brands apart - all while balancing faith, family, and giving back.

Most entrepreneurs look successful long before they actually are - cars, watches, vacations, then one day they wake up and realize… they're broke. Or worse, they're stuck in debt. In this podcast, I'm going to show you how that happens - and how to make sure it never happens to you!

Mike Filsaime is a successful tech entrepreneur and founder of breakthrough startups such as GrooveCM, GrooveAI, and co-founder of Kartra, WebinarJam, and EverWebinar. On this episode of Success Explained, Mike reveals how artificial intelligence is replacing entire departments - and what smart business owners are doing right now to stay competitive. From building multiple 8-figure software companies to leading some of today's most advanced AI automation systems, Mike shares the exact AI tools, business automation software, and AI workflows that are transforming how companies grow in today's new world. Whether you're running a $1M business or scaling toward $100M+, you'll discover the best AI tools for business owners, including AI automation platforms, AI sales assistants, and AI productivity tools that are helping companies cut costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and grow faster than ever. Topics Covered: How to use AI to automate repetitive business tasks Integrate AI into your marketing, sales, and operations  Replace manual workflows with intelligent agents Stay ahead as artificial general intelligence (AGI) reshapes the workforce Build a leaner, faster company using AI business strategies  This episode is your roadmap for how to use AI in business, top AI software for companies, or AI tools for entrepreneurs.

You ever meet someone who made a bunch of money, and now they're broke? Or lost 40 pounds, and now they're heavier than ever? Or got into the perfect relationship, and now they're alone again? That's not bad luck. It's their baseline. People always revert back to how they see themselves and what they believe they're worth. And it doesn't matter how much you achieve, if the way you see yourself is still stuck at a lower level, you'll eventually sabotage yourself and your business, and your team. Watch now, and I'll show you how most people get stuck, and why so many companies plateau at a certain revenue...