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Episode Synopsis
Growing slower isn’t playing small it’s how real entrepreneurs build something that actually lasts. In this special Show Your Value compilation, we pull together the most powerful moments from multiple episodes to reveal why sustainable, patient, disciplined growth is the ultimate competitive advantage.You’ll hear from founders, operators, and leaders who have lived both sides of the journey scaling too fast and paying the price, and scaling intentionally and reaping the long-term rewards.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why early-year projections almost always lie • How “patient ambition” protects you from catastrophic mistakes • The hidden costs of growing faster than your cash flow • How to build the foundation your future scale depends on • Why reinvention and operational discipline must coexist • What separates the founders who burn out from the ones who build $100M companies • How to lead teams that think like owners, not employees • Why chaos isn’t slowing down and how to win because of itWhether you’re in year 1 or year 10, this compilation will give you the mindset, guardrails, and frameworks that top entrepreneurs use to scale with intention not desperation.If you’re building something meaningful… this episode is for you.Subscribe for more conversations that help founders grow smarter, protect their equity, and build businesses that last.CHAPTERS00:00 Why Growing Slower Wins Long-Term 02:15 Patient Ambition vs Reckless Urgency 07:40 The Cash-Flow Reality Founders Ignore 13:20 Reinvention vs Execution: The Two-Track Skillset 18:55 Building Capacity Before You Build Scale 24:30 Leadership, Ownership, and the CEO Mindset 30:10 Avoiding the $55M Failure Trap 36:42 Designing Companies That Thrive in Chaos 42:18 The Big-Bet Future: AI, Labor, and Global Uncertainty 48:03 Final TakeawaysThis episode features world class insights from John St. Pierre, John Rossman, and, Ken Schmidt.For more free videos, tools, and resources about the MIND Methodology go to https://etw.com/
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