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[Audio] Charlie Gunningham: The Harsh Reality of Start Ups and Scaling a Business
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Podcast / YouTube Description What separates businesses that successfully scale from those that struggle to grow? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, business leader and innovation expert Charlie Gunningham to explore the realities of building, growing and scaling a successful business. We discuss the challenges founders face as their businesses grow, the mindset shifts required to move from start-up to scale-up, and the systems, leadership and strategic decisions that drive sustainable growth. Whether you're launching a new venture, growing an established business, or looking to scale your sales and leadership capability, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experience. In this episode you'll discover: ✅ The biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to scale ✅ The difference between growth and sustainable scaling ✅ How founders must evolve as their business grows ✅ The role of leadership, culture, and systems in scaling success ✅ Why do some businesses plateau while others continue to grow ✅ Key lessons from working with successful entrepreneurs and scale-up companies ✅ Practical advice for founders, leaders, and business owners If you're serious about growing your business and creating long-term success, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎙 Hosted by Leigh Farnell 🚀 Helping business owners, leaders and sales professionals unlock higher performance and better results. #BusinessGrowth #StartUps #ScaleUps #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessSuccess #Innovation #SalesGrowth #BusinessStrategy #LeighFarnell #CharlieGunningham #ScalingBusiness FREE SALES AND BUSINESS GROWTH QUIZ DIAGNOSTIC https://leigh-ajoeneff.scoreapp.com Do a 2-minute quiz, then get a powerful 4 part Sales and Business Growth Report customised…