#125: Scaling Fails: How Financial Blind Spots Cost Him Big

Next Level Pros - A podcast by Chris Lee

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Welcome to a New Episode of Next Level Pros! Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with PR expert, Ulyses Osuna. Known for his remarkable work with top industry figures, Ulyses shares a candid look into the financial hurdles and strategic pivots of scaling a business. Dive deep into the practicalities of growth, the importance of understanding financial metrics, and how Ulyses recalibrated his business model to align better with both his professional and personal life. Apply to be on the show: https://forms.gle/hwDijQPFyKCEtHNs8  Highlights: "You can grow, but it doesn't work like that if you don't understand the underlying metrics."  "The right reasons to grow a business are about making it the vehicle for your life, not just your life itself."    "Scaling isn't just about growth; it's about smart, sustainable actions that align with your long-term vision." "When you truly understand your business numbers, you unlock the power to scale effectively."  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The pivotal decisions in business growth 05:24 - Ulyses discusses the challenges of scaling too quickly 11:00 - Breaking down the cost of goods sold and gross margins 17:00 - Importance of fixed and variable costs in scaling 23:16 - The strategic recalibration for better business health 29:45 - The psychological impact of rapid business changes 36:05 - Sales strategies and maintaining quality during growth 42:11 - Leveraging existing resources to maximize output 48:22 - Effective financial strategies for sustainable growth 50:37 - Closing thoughts Looking to scale your business? Want to learn directly from the same team that helped me sell my last business for 9 figures? Click this link below to check out how you can work with us. https://nextlevelhomepros.com/grow-home-service-vsl  Join my community - Founder Acceleration ⁠https://www.founderacceleration.com  ⁠ Apply for our next Mastermind: h⁠ttps://www.thefoundermastermind.com ⁠  Golf with Chris: h⁠ttps://www.golfwithchris.com ⁠  Watch my latest Podcast Apple- ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founder-podcast/id1687030281S ⁠ Spotify- ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2 ⁠ YouTube - @thefounderspodcast