533. From Growth to Scale: Clearing the Path for Smarter Business Expansion
Description
In this episode of Daily Influence, host Brandon Cohen speaks with Brian Smith about the difference between growing a business and scaling one—and why so many companies confuse the two. Brian unpacks a client story that highlights how clarifying this distinction transformed the company’s mindset, financial planning, and operational focus.
By slowing the team down and applying the SMART Management framework, IA Business Advisors helped them identify high-impact investments, remove friction in operations, and gain a deeper understanding of how their finances could unlock opportunities. From boosting lending capacity to strategically deploying resources, the result was a company ready to move with purpose toward scale—not just more growth.
If you're facing operational overwhelm or unsure how to prepare for the next phase of your business, this episode offers clear, actionable insights to move from chaos to clarity.
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