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Scaling Businesses Strategically Before Success Becomes a Setback with Dr. Mike Smith of ActionCOACH.

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The Business of Whats Next
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Apr 2, 2025
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Summary

What if your biggest year in business was actually the biggest risk to your future? In this episode of Harvest to Pour, Matthew sits down with Dr. Mike Smith of ActionCOACH to unpack a surprising truth—many businesses struggle not at startup, but right after their peak. With decades of experience scaling companies and integrating acquisitions, Mike brings powerful insight into what separates sustainable growth from costly overreach. If you're thinking about scaling, stepping back, or building a business that runs without you, this episode is your roadmap. Tune in to learn what most owners overlook—and how to avoid it.