The Scaling UP Podcast

Using Purpose-Driven Process To Make Scaling Fun Again with Chad Kessler and Jennifer Cresswell

Are you spending more time putting out fires in your business than planning for its future? In this episode, Chad Kessler is joined by Jennifer Cresswell, founder of ThoughtGrow, to explore how uncovering the 'WHY' behind the right processes can turn chaos into clarity. Jennifer shares her journey from engineering to entrepreneurship and reveals the transformative power of “processes with purpose.” With insights ranging from the Henry Ford assembly line to modern-day CRM systems, this episode will help you avoid stifling innovation and unlock sustainable growth. And maybe even more importantly, make scaling your business fun again. Jennifer Cresswell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cresswell-2a39892b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cresswell-2a39892b/] To visit with Chad about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler [https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler]

Stop Delegating, Start Empowering for Leadership That Scales with Chad Kessler and Dr. Bryan Deptula

Leaders aren’t born—they’re made. And with today's workplace being reshaped by and AI and the pandemic, leaders must now RE-learn how to lead. In this episode, Chad Kessler sits down with Dr. Bryan Deptula—author, speaker, and leadership consultant—to explore the art and science of leadership. Drawing from neuroscience-based leadership development and his proven M.U.S.C.L.E. framework, Bryan shares actionable strategies to empower your team, navigate crises, and grow as a leader. With compelling stories—including a life-changing moment of leadership wisdom inspired by a toddler’s perspective—this episode is packed with high-reward, low-risk insights to help you scale your business and build your "leader muscle." If you're leading a business and want to scale it up, this episode is a must. To visit with Chad about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler [https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler]

How Exhausted Leaders Limit Business Growth with Chad Kessler and Melissa Carson

When leaders neglect their endurance, it’s not just their work that suffers—everything around them does. Including their ability to scale up. In this episode Chad Kessler chats with endurance leadership specialist Melissa Carson to explore how leaders can manage their energy to avoid burnout, build resilient teams, and keep their organizations thriving. Melissa shares her unique perspective from HR and endurance athletics, offering insights on maintaining momentum in the workplace and in life, so leaders don't just go the distance—they bring others with them. To visit with Chad about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler [https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler]

Streamlining Operations For Explosive Growth with Yong Kim and Erica Quigley

You'll never scale up...if your operations aren't in order. If you feel like your growth is two steps forward, then one step back, this episode is for you. Today Yong Kim sits down with Erica Quigley, CEO of Poka-Yoke Solutions and a business operations expert, to explore what it takes to streamline your business operations so you can scale up. Erica shares essential strategies to prioritize strategic initiatives amid daily demands, how AI can transform communication, and boosting workflow efficiency. To visit with Yong about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://korestrategiesllc.com/ [https://korestrategiesllc.com/]

Driving Profit by Turning Silos Into Synergies with John Reed, Rich McLaughlin and Martin Cunningham

How can breaking down silos between sales, operations, and finance drive profits and scale your business? In this episode of Scaling Up, host John Reed, a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer, is joined by Rich McLaughlin, an EOS Implementor, and Martin Cunningham, a Fractional CFO, to explore the transformative power of cross-department collaboration. Together, they share their experiences on aligning teams, improving communication, and incentivizing sales to boost profitability. From overcoming organizational tension to harmonizing sales strategies with operational capabilities, this conversation is packed with insights on how turning silos into synergies can lead to sustainable growth and success. To visit with John about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-john-reed [https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-john-reed]