E226 | The Lean Scaling System Designed for Online Small Businesses

What unique challenges do you think each type of business faces when scaling? What does sustainable scaling mean to you, and what are some ways to avoid burnout as your business grows? In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at my lean scaling system, developed from decades of experience working with founders and their right-hand leaders. I highlight the common pitfalls of scaling a business, especially when moving from multiple six figures to seven or beyond, and discuss how sustainable growth is all about making the right shifts in operations, leadership, and systems at the right time. Through personal stories and real client experiences, I talk about the unique challenges faced by both service and product-based businesses as they strive for higher levels of profit and impact. I introduce my certification programs designed for those looking to support founders as strategic, scaling-focused operations leaders—roles that go beyond SOPs and checklists to lead teams, manage systems holistically, and future-proof businesses. I emphasize the importance of investing in team members who can grow with your business and why having the right operations leader by your side is key for sustainable scale in today’s fast-changing business landscape. If you want to learn more about my approach or are curious about strengthening the operations in your business, I invite you to join one of my upcoming open houses or workshops. It’s a great way to discover how the lean scaling system and my certifications can help take your business to the next level. In this episode, I discuss: •    The Realities and Challenges of Scaling •    Business Cycles and Common Pitfalls •    Gaps in Existing Scaling Systems •    Scaling System and Its Unique Positioning •    My Certification Program     Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? A SOL (Strategy + Operations Leader) is the missing link between your vision and results that aren’t dependent on you! Certify your existing right-hand or get support in hiring the right person: https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/sol   Looking to go deeper and learn how to scale your business sustainably? SIMPLIFY TO SCALE will help you to reclaim your time, increase your impact and profit, and simplify your business as you scale to multiple-7 figures and beyond so you finally get to enjoy the success you worked so hard to achieve. Find out more at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Ready to become a strategic leader who understands how to balance sustainable and scalable growth with operational efficiency? Join our SOL Collective, an elite and private community for Business Strategists and Operational Leaders who advise and support founders in scaling their businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let’s start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.