Scale Architects, founder, CEO and Secrets of The High Demand Coach podcast host Scott Ritzheimer has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and launched and sold his own multimillion-dollar business after leading it through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He realized the biggest secret to success is that there is not one secret to success. There are key strategies, tactics, skills, and mindsets needed at each stage of the journey AND they are different in each stage. He launched the Start, Scale & Succeed podcast to help you know what you need to do RIGHT NOW to create the success you want. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, owner, or CEO or even if you'd like to be. You'll find episodes guiding you to success in all seven stages of your journey from pre-launch to post-exit.
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Episode #422
The Founder’s Legacy with Scott Ritzheimer (stages 1, 7) - Ep. 422
Aug 18, 202618 minS1
In this myth-busting episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares why legacy is not reserved only for Level 7 and how you can start building one right where you are. If you believe lasting impact must wait until the end of the journey or feel stuck without a clear path to purpose, you won’t want to miss it You will discover: - Why most founders are not called to Level 7 and can leave a powerful legacy sooner - How to move from dissatisfied employee to purposeful employee and find meaning in the margins - What unique capital Level 7 founders accumulate that unlocks a different scale of impact This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stages 1,, of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Scott helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner started led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He founded Scale Architects to help founders and CEOs identify and implement the one essential strategy they need right now to get them on the fast track to Predictable Success. Want to learn more about Scott Ritzheimer's work at Scale Architects? Check out his website at https://www.scalearchitects.com/ Connect with Scott through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottritzheimer/ Pre-order a copy of Scott Ritzheimer's book The Founder’s Game at https://www.scottritzheimer.com/book/pre-order
New Book: The Founder’s Game with Scott Ritzheimer (stages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7) - Ep. 421
Aug 18, 202613 minS1
In this exciting episode, Scott Ritzheimer, Founder of Scale Architects, shares the release of his new book "The Founder’s Game". If you’re overwhelmed by endless advice, unsure which level is right for you, or working far more hours than necessary, you won’t want to miss it. You will discover: - Why there are seven possible right levels and how to choose the one that fits your vision - How the three-part structure gives you both clarity on where you are and a playbook for where you want to go. - What pre-ordering unlocks, including a free Level 7 course and the first chapter right away This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stages 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Scott Ritzheimer helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner started led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He founded Scale Architects to help founders and CEOs identify and implement the one essential strategy they need right now to get them on the fast track to Predictable Success. Want to learn more about Scott Ritzheimer's work at Scale Architects? Check out his website at https://www.scalearchitects.com/ Connect with Scott through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottritzheimer/ Pre-order a copy of Scott Ritzheimer's book The Founder’s Game and How It Helps you Navigate every Stage of the Founder Journey at https://www.scottritzheimer.com/book/pre-order
Your Achievements Are Hiding The Real Problem with Esther Zeledon (stage 1) - Ep. 420
Aug 11, 202620 minS1
In this revealing episode, Esther Zeledon, President of Be.Act.Change, shares how success itself can keep you stuck as a dissatisfied employee and how to break free into purpose. If you're in a great job that still feels like the wrong life and wonder whether to stay or start something of your own, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why inheriting dreams from others leads to misalignment and eventual regret - How to uncover your unique problem-solving patterns before launching anything - What it takes to move from dissatisfaction to purposeful action with clarity This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 1 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Dr. Esther Zeledón is an award-winning author, global speaker, and coach who guides founders and changemakers to clarify their vision, create actionable plans, and persevere. A former diplomat with a PhD from UC Berkeley, Esther has worked across more than 100 countries, supporting leaders, entrepreneurs, and communities in unlocking their purpose and creating meaningful impact. She is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book Creating Your Limitless Life (on Your Terms), which has won multiple awards and helped thousands of people align their work and life with their deeper mission. Want to learn more about Esther Zeledon's work at Be.Act.Change? Check out her website at https://beactchange.com/ Connect with Dr. Esther through her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drestherzeledon/ Get a free Kindle copy of Dr. Esther Zeldon's book Creating Your Limitless Life: On Your Terms at https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbxup6Gwy3bpeZY4Py9PmHpPPtLceyv2dMbp4CXnZa96w4GlQXcgQShd5T6JHdYfLWC4/exec
Why Smart People Build The Wrong Business with Rich Potter (stage 1) - Ep. 419
Aug 11, 202613 minS1
In this insightful episode, Rich Potter, Franchise Business Consultant of Franchise Heroes, shares how to transition from corporate success into structured business ownership without costly mistakes. If you're a burned-out executive considering entrepreneurship but unsure how to start or whether to buy versus build, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why talking to people who have already done it is the most important first step - How franchising provides a proven game plan and support instead of starting from zero - What questions to ask existing owners during validation to uncover real risks and rewards This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 1 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Rich Potter is a multi-business owner and franchise consultant who helps burned-out executives and veterans transition from corporate careers into structured business ownership. After more than a decade in corporate sales, he moved into entrepreneurship and has since built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses while continuing to actively operate today. His perspective is shaped by real-world experience as both an advisor and an active owner. Rich focuses on helping people avoid costly mistakes, reduce unnecessary risk, and build businesses designed to support the life they want to live. Want to learn more about Rich Potter's work at Franchise Heroes? Check out his website at https://franchiseheroes.co/ Connect with Rich through his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-potter-533381a/
You Can’t Promote Someone Into Management with Alícia Rius (stage 4) - Ep. 418
Aug 4, 202616 minS1
In this actionable episode, Alícia Rius, Founder of Hive - Leadership & Team Coaching, shares why promoting your best individual contributor rarely creates a great manager. If you're in stage 4 frustrated that your promoted leaders are struggling and your team isn't performing as expected, you won't want to miss it. You will discover: - Why stepping into management is a career change, not a promotion - How to create clarity around expectations for new managers - What the Four Ps of Leadership framework reveals about where clarity is missing This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 4 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Alicia Rius spent years inside fast-growing companies watching the same thing happen over and over—brilliant people get promoted into leadership and quietly start drowning. As a founder, co-founder, and COO of three ventures, she lived it herself. Today she runs Hive Leadership & Team Coaching, where she works with scaling companies to do the one thing that actually stops the bleeding: build clarity. Clear roles, clear expectations, clear decision-making—before the chaos becomes the culture. She's the creator of the 4Ps Leadership Framework™ and the author of Lead with Clarity, a practical guide for the new managers and founders nobody prepared for the job. Want to learn more about Alícia Rius' work at Hive - Leadership & Team Coaching? Check out her website at https://www.hiveteamcoaching.com/ Connect with Alicia through her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciarius/ Get a copy of her book Lead with Clarity: How New Managers Turn Confusion into Confident Leadership at https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Clarity-Confusion-Confident-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0G35ZJDDP
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