What We Learned From "Un-Scaling" This Year

Today, Shannon dives into a topic that might seem counterintuitive but could be a game-changer for any business – unscaling. In this episode, Shannon shares a cautionary tale from her own business journey this year, where she set out with the intention to simplify, only to find the real magic in unscaling. She explores why scaling too soon can be detrimental, how eliminating unnecessary barriers can dramatically increase client engagement, and why high-impact, personal touches often outperform automated processes. For early-stage entrepreneurs, this episode is packed with actionable insights on focusing on what truly matters and enhancing the customer experience without burning out.   What you'll hear in this episode: 03:59 Making it easier for clients to meet Shannon. 07:00 Build scalable systems; include personal follow-up calls. 09:35 Achieve growth to scale effectively and strategically. 12:43 Manually handle outreach to stand out effectively.   If you like this episode, check out: The Analog Advantage Don't Make This Huge Mistake with Goal Setting Don’t Stop Playing the Long Game   Want to learn more so you can earn more? CFO Power Session: https://www.keepwhatyouearn.com/power-sessions Visit keepwhatyouearn.com to dive deeper on our episodes Visit keepwhatyouearncfo.com to work with Shannon and her team Watch this episode and more here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMlIuZsrllp1Uc_MlhriLvQ Connect with Shannon on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonkweinstein/   The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.