Scaling a business beyond its early wins often reveals deeper cracks; misaligned teams, operational bottlenecks, and a drop in service quality. In this episode, Chris Davenport shares battle-tested strategies for overcoming these growing pains and building healthier, more resilient organizations.

With a deep background in tech and nearly 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Chris brings fresh perspective on hiring smart, leading with clarity, and running meetings that actually move the needle. His approach blends structure with emotional intelligence helping leaders foster real accountability and trust.

GUEST BIO:

Chris Davenport II has nearly three decades of entrepreneurial experience, including building and successfully exiting a technology company. He’s faced the full arc of the business journey; success, failure, and everything in between.

As a certified EOS Implementer, Chris now coaches and mentors business owners to gain clarity, strengthen accountability, and scale sustainably. Through a blend of proven frameworks, tech-savvy insight, and a strong focus on people, he helps leaders turn complexity into structure—and stress into momentum.

Chris's mission is simple: equip business leaders with the skills and mindset to confidently grow their businesses and transform challenges into successes.

TOPICS EXPLORED:

• The biggest scaling challenge for small tech businesses: operational maturity lagging behind growth
• Why hiring friends or family often backfires and what to do instead
• How one effective weekly meeting can transform accountability and communication
• The key metrics every role should track to drive team alignment
• Balancing under-communication vs. meeting overload in growing teams
• How to create a culture where employees feel heard and valued
• The listening habit that builds trust, reveals hidden issues, and improves negotiation outcomes
• Why emotional reactions in negotiation often mask deeper fears and how to respond instead
• Building partnerships, even with competitors, through integrity and open dialogue
• The surprising upside of addressing fears early in business relationships

RESOURCES:
Chris Davenport Next Level Leadership Academy: https://chd2.com/

Chris Davenport Free Consultation: https://chd2.com/book-a-call/

CONNECT WITH CHRIS DAVENPORT II:

 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chd2/

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