Episode 395

Small Giants IS About Growth

Takeaways

  • Growth in business is not just about numbers; it's about purpose.
  • Sustainable growth requires a strong infrastructure.
  • Chasing arbitrary growth can lead to negative consequences.
  • Understanding the 'why' behind growth is crucial.
  • A profitable smaller company can be more valuable than a larger unprofitable one.
  • The importance of treating the root causes of business challenges.
  • Growth should align with the company's core values and mission.
  • Investors can complicate the growth narrative for business owners.
  • Building a company is about developing people and systems, not just hitting targets.

📖 Buy "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big" by Bo Burlingham


Sponsors

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast and Growth Discussion

02:00 - Understanding Growth in Business

05:59 - The Importance of Sustainable Growth

09:01 - Building Infrastructure for Long-Term Success

About the Podcast

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About your host

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Travis Maus

Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

He hosts Unleashing Leadership and co-hosts the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast. Ditch the Suits aim is to help listeners get the most from their money and lives.

He is passionate, unfiltered, and committed to building great businesses.