The Scaling Paradox

Real stories from founders who’ve outgrown hustle and now face the brutal bottlenecks of growth.Burnout. Bottlenecks. Breakthroughs.No highlight reels. Just what happens when scale starts breaking the thing you built.Candid interviews with real founders in B2B services. All signal, no noise.New episodes every other week.

The Scaling Paradox is a business podcast hosted by Blake Mohseni, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Blake Mohseni hosts The Scaling Paradox, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  #18 - The Big Leap: Leaving Tech for Service Businesses

  May 13, 202659 minS2

  <p>Many entrepreneurs limit their growth by thinking small. Chris Geddes shares his journey from Google to acquiring a 45-year-old flooring business with no online presence. His move into service-based businesses was strategic, driven by tech, relationships, and a bold approach to AI. This episode is your guide to overcoming industry inefficiencies and leveraging AI for faster growth without a large team.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris, an ex-Google project lead turned serial entrepreneur, reveals lessons from managing billion-dollar teams and transforming traditional businesses. Discover how a culture of psychological safety accelerates growth, why human relationships are key in...

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  Episode #17

  #17 - Why AI Adoption Fails Without Leadership and Culture

  Apr 29, 20261h 5mS2

  <p>Many organizations focus on top-line growth but neglect their fundamental leadership principles until systems start to crack. What if the secret to scaling sustainably isn’t just about technology, but about embedding a Nordic-inspired framework of fairness, purpose, and agility into your culture? </p><p><br></p><p>Thor Legvold, an organizational psychologist from Norway, reveals how Nordic leadership principles can transform your organization from the inside out, especially when implementing cutting-edge AI.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Thor shares how Scandinavian companies maintain fairness and purpose-driven missions that foster trust, innovation, and resilience even in hy...

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  Episode #16

  #16 - Why Founders Stall: The Hidden Identity Shift Behind AI, Execution, and Scale

  Apr 8, 20261h 3mS2

  <p>Unlock the secret to extraordinary results by transforming who you believe yourself to be. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Britt Lefkoe, a pioneer in neuroscience and human potential, reveals how to turn limiting beliefs into unstoppable growth forces. Discover how to rewire your identity, harness core values, and unlock infinite possibilities fast.</p><p><br></p><p>Britt shares her innovative approach that transcends traditional mindset work, offering tangible, accelerated transformations. With nearly two decades of experience with Fortune 10 executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes, she unveils neuroscience tricks that help clients surpass ambitious targets. Learn to identify...

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  Episode #15

  #15 - You’re the Problem: The Emotional Bottleneck Breaking Your Team

  Mar 25, 202652 minS2

  <p>Unlock the secret to bridging the gap between IQ and EQ and discover why your emotional blueprint is crucial for success. Are you excelling professionally but feeling unfulfilled?<br></p><p>Leila Entezam, a neuro-emotional performance coach, shares frameworks to transform emotional patterns. Her setup model uncovers how childhood beliefs shape today's decisions, often subconsciously.<br>Key insights include:<br></p><p>The Setup framework for daily emotional check-ins</p><p>Identifying and overcoming emotional blind spots</p><p>Rewriting mental narratives to address generational trauma</p><p>Techniques to enhance self-awareness and discipline</p><p>The importance of...

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  Episode #14

  #14 - Bought the Business, Inherited Chaos: My First Year as a Founder

  Mar 11, 202649 minS2

  <p>Zack Plunkett, founder of Dallas Water Doctor, shares the unexpected lessons he learned navigating a high-growth water filtration company, transforming from a baseball pitcher to a seasoned business operator in just 12 months. His journey reveals how to turn chaos into opportunity, avoid common landmines, and build a brand with taste and authenticity that commands premium price and loyalty.</p><p>This episode dives into the real-world strategies behind explosive 3X annual growth and the art of creating a winning team culture rooted in humility, excellence, and personal touch.</p><p>Zack shares powerful frameworks from managing seller transitions with...

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