# 84: Before You Scale: Why I Chose Alignment Over Expansion

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Podcast: [The McClain Method | Business Tools For Interior Designers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mcclain-method-business-tools-for-interior-designers-6446179)
Published: 2025-11-19T19:00:00+00:00
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What if the version of success you’ve been chasing… isn’t actually yours? In this episode, John McClain gets personal about what happened when his business grew beyond what his soul was ready for — and why he made the decision to choose alignment over expansion. From running two design offices across the country to finding peace and purpose in a smaller, more intentional business, John shares the real lessons behind sustainable success. If you’ve ever felt pressure to “go big” before yo...

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