# Ep #394: MVP: Growth vs Scaling

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Podcast: [Make Money as a Life Coach®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-money-as-a-life-coach-60346)
Published: 2026-06-24T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://staceyboehman.com/mvp-growth-vs-scaling
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## Resource

What's the difference between growing a business and actually scaling one? In this episode, I break down the distinction between growth and scaling, and why understanding that difference matters if you want to build a business that can create larger results over time. I share my definition of scaling and explain why simply making more money is not the same thing as building a scalable business. I walk through the key elements that make a business truly scalable, including creating more revenue, serving more clients, and helping those clients get better and faster results without requiring more of your time. I also explain why growth is a necessary phase before scaling and why many coaches try to skip important foundational work that ultimately makes scaling possible. I also share the tangible business changes and mindset shifts required to prepare for scaling. You'll hear how I think about scalable offers, intellectual property, delivery, operations, and leadership, along with the signs that indicate a business is ready to move from growth into scaling. If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! Join the waitlist for the Entrepreneur Coach Membership: https://staceyboehman.com/ec-membership/ Apply for 200k Mastermind or join the waitlist here: https://staceyboehman.com/200k-Mastermind

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