Growth & Scaling Challenges
Growth isn't automatically good. These articles explore the real challenges of scaling a trade business—and how to grow without creating chaos.
When Growth Becomes Risk
Revenue growth isn't always good news. Sometimes it's the fastest path to failure.
Read article → 02Responsible Growth Is a Decision, Not Momentum
Growth should be intentional. The businesses that scale well are the ones that choose when to grow—and when not to.
Read article → 03How Growth Distorts Feedback
When you're growing fast, everything looks fine. Revenue covers mistakes. Until it doesn't.
Read article → 04Why More People Doesn't Fix Dysfunction
Hiring to solve problems often creates more problems. Here's what to fix first.
Read article → 05Clarity Before Growth
Before you scale, make sure you know exactly what you're scaling. Confusion at $1M becomes chaos at $5M.
Read article →The Myth of "Good Problems to Have"
"That's a good problem to have" is something people say when they don't have the problem. Being overwhelmed with work, unable to keep up with demand, or watching quality slip as you scale—those aren't good problems.
Growth puts stress on every system, every relationship, and every process. The businesses that handle it well are the ones who treated growth as a risk to manage, not just a reward to chase.
These articles will help you understand when growth is an opportunity and when it's a warning sign—and what to do in each case.