Can You Scale AND Have It All?

Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher

What if scaling didn’t have to come at the cost of your health, your family, or your sanity?

In this episode, Bill challenges the common held belief that sacrifice is a rite of passage in entrepreneurship, especially during the growth phase. He shares the story of a tech CEO building a $200M company and outlines a four-part framework for scaling your business while also building a life you love. Spoiler: It's not about working harder. It's about rethinking your approach.

Topics explored in this episode:

(0:26) Can You Really Have It All?

*A thriving business and a healthy life are not mutually exclusive.

*The story of a CEO who’s grown a $200M company while staying balanced and grounded.

(2:30) Four Steps to Scale Better

1. Set a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal): Anchor your strategy in a long-term, purpose-driven outcome.
2. Invest in People & Culture: Hire well, coach continuously, and create strong values-based accountability.
3. Execute with Rhythm: Align priorities, metrics, and meetings to stay focused and effective.
4. Get a Life: Create time for family, health, and the things you love.

(7:50) You’re Not Supposed to Work 1,000x Harder

*The CEO of a billion-dollar company doesn’t work 1,000 times more than you, they have to work differently.

*Scaling means evolving how you lead, not just doing more.

(9:40) What’s The First Step?

*What do you need to redesign first?

*Who can help you shift your leadership style and strategy?

Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth.

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