Scaling Operations Without Adding Headcount with Adrian Betts

23/09/2025 31 min
Scaling Operations Without Adding Headcount with Adrian Betts

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What if your business could grow by 15 to 60 percent without adding more people, equipment, or warehouses?In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Adrian Betts, founder of Expander, who specializes in helping mid-market companies unlock their hidden operational capacity.Adrian shares his journey from leading large-scale distribution centers to advising $300M+ businesses on breaking down silos, optimizing space, and getting more from existing resources. He explains the three most common problems plaguing operations—people, silos, and space—and how to turn them into opportunities for growth. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why documenting every process step prevents costly mistakesHow to protect your business from “single point of failure” employeesWhy silos destroy performance and how to align cross-functional teamsHow to forecast seasonality and transitions for smoother growthA simple framework to align CEOs, departments, and staff around one clear goalIf you’re a CEO, business owner, or executive leader facing operational bottlenecks, this conversation will help you scale smarter, protect your profits, and build lasting resilience in your business.Connect with Adrian Betts:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-betts-3236237Company: https://expanderoperations.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a conversation: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes  and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business