From the Marines to Millions: Dr. Rhonda Farrell’s Blueprint for Scaling Smart
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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Dr. Rhonda Farrell, CEO of Global Innovation Strategies, a boutique consulting firm specializing in growth acceleration, operational scaling, and executive development for mission-driven enterprises. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned high-performance strategist, Dr. Rhonda shares her journey from the barracks to the boardroom, revealing how her background in cybersecurity, Lean Six Sigma, and systems thinking shaped her unique approach to helping leaders bridge the gap between strategy and execution. She discusses her passion for guiding entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders through transformational growth by focusing on clarity, alignment, and performance—whether through her Scale Up Accelerator, Leader Up Roundtable, or WealthWise 2025 financial resilience program.
Dr. Rhonda also opens up about the challenges of scaling a consulting business, from refining offers to automating lead generation, and shares powerful insights on why "pruning" (letting go of what no longer serves you) is critical for sustainable growth. With a vision to impact 1–3 million lives globally in the next 18–24 months, she emphasizes the importance of community, strategic hiring, and staying anchored in your "why." Whether you’re a solopreneur or a seasoned executive, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom on scaling smart—without burning out.
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