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Avoid These Common Mistakes When Scaling Your Business

I’ll never forget the day Jason called me in a panic.

“Revenue’s up, but everything’s on fire,” he said.

“We just landed our biggest client, and instead of celebrating, I’m pulling all-nighters fixing mistakes.

My team’s stretched too thin, and I feel like this whole thing could collapse any second.”

Jason’s business was scaling fast, but it was shaky

—like flooring it in a car with bald tires.

The speed didn’t cause the chaos.

It just exposed the cracks.

Here’s the thing:

scaling can either be the best thing that happens to your business

—or the start of its unraveling.

It all depends on whether you’ve got the right foundation.

Let’s break down the biggest mistakes that trip businesses up

—and how to dodge them.

1. Skipping Systems

Think your current way of working will hold up as you grow?

Think again.

Without strong systems, scaling just turns small messes into big ones.

Here’s the play:

• Map out your workflows (grab some post-its and make it visual).
  

• Automate repetitive tasks with tools like Bamavo (shameless plug 😀)
  —it handles onboarding, reminders, customizable workflows, and tracking like a pro.
  

• Assign clear roles so no one’s confused about who’s handling what.

Systems aren’t sexy, but they’ll save you when the pace picks up.

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2. Ignoring the Numbers That Matter

Your gut might have gotten you this far, but scaling needs data.

Here’s what to watch:

• Customer Acquisition Cost: How much does it take to land a client?
  

• Churn Rate: Are you losing customers faster than you’re gaining them?
  

• Profit Margins: Are you scaling revenue without killing your profits?

When you know your numbers, you’re not just growing

—you’re growing smart.

3. Thinking You Can Do It All

Reality check: If you’re involved in every little thing, you’re the biggest bottleneck in your business.

Scaling means stepping back and letting your team take the reins.

That’s where the 1-3-1 rule comes in.

When someone brings you a problem, don’t solve it for them.

Ask:

• What’s the 1 root problem?
  

• What are 3 solutions potential solutions?
  

• Which 1 do you think works best?

It’s like training wheels for decision-making.

Soon, they won’t need to ask at all.

4. Chasing Every Customer

Not all business is good business.

Every year, take a hard look at your client list:

• Who’s bringing in the most profit with the least hassle?
  

• What makes those clients different?

Tailor your marketing to attract more of them.

Once your cash flow is steady, cut the clients who drain your energy.

Yes, fire them.

The space they leave will fill with clients who make scaling a whole lot easier.

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5. Burning Out Before You Break Through

Here’s the thing about scaling:

it takes energy

—and you only have so much of it.

To avoid burnout, block your time like it’s gold:

• Deep Work: Schedule your most creative tasks when your energy is at its peak.
  

• Family Time: Treat it like a meeting you’d never miss.
  

• Down-Time: Your brain needs to rest if you want it to perform.
  

• Health: Workouts, walks, or whatever keeps you sharp—put it on the calendar.

If you’re not protecting your time, scaling will eat it alive.

Take the Next Step

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Scaling isn’t just about growing fast

—it’s about growing smart.

P.S. Every day you wait, those cracks in your business only get bigger.

Fix them now and scale the right way.