DiscoverWheel Talk#323 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part One
#323 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part One

#323 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part One

Update: 2025-10-04
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Ryan and Becca dive into an honest conversation about knowing when it’s time to scale back, pivot, or even close a business. Becca opens up about her difficult decision to shut down her brick-and-mortar studio in 2020 after gaining clarity during the pandemic. This is Part One of the discussion — tune in next week for Part Two, where we go even deeper into navigating big business transitions.

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#323 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part One

#323 - When It’s Time to Scale Back (Or Walk Away): Part One

Ryan Durbin & Becca Otis