{"podcast":{"title":"The Start, Scale & Succeed Podcast","slug":"the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950","podcast_index_feed_id":5607950,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/start-scale-succeed/","website_url":"https://www.scalearchitects.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/3808b96a-4565-46d8-9c7c-5aa6866a68ac/Podcast-Cover-Minimized.jpg","author":"Scott Ritzheimer","episode_count":300,"summary":"Scale Architects, founder, CEO and Secrets of The High Demand Coach podcast host Scott Ritzheimer has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and launched and sold his own multimillion-dollar business after leading it through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all before he turned 35. He realized the biggest secret to success is that there is not one secret to success. There are key strategies, tactics, skills, and mindsets needed at each stage of the journey AND they are different in each stage. He launched the Start, Scale & Succeed podcast to help you know what you need to do RIGHT NOW to create the success you want. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, owner, or CEO or even if you'd like to be. You'll find episodes guiding you to success in all seven stages of your journey from pre-launch to post-exit.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:17:18.234310+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950"},"episode":{"title":"The Collateral Damage of Business Success with Ryan Finley (stage 4)  - Ep. 406","slug":"the-collateral-damage-of-business-success-with-ryan-finley-stage-4-ep-406","published_at":"2026-06-23T10:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950/the-collateral-damage-of-business-success-with-ryan-finley-stage-4-ep-406","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950","url":"https://www.scalearchitects.com/secrets/406-the-collateral-damage-of-business-success-with-ryan-finley","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d1c1769-402c-4e18-8da7-eb570f9256e7.mp3","summary":"In this revelatory episode, Ryan Finley, Owner and Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, shares how neglecting your marriage while building your business can destroy both. If you’re a stage 1 founder feeling pulled between launching your venture and maintaining your most important relationship, you won’t want to miss it. You will discover: - Why keeping your spouse involved in your business journey protects both your marriage and your company - How to maintain open communication about finances and pressures as you grow - What balanced time management looks like so your family gets your full attention This episode is ideal for for Founders, Owners, and CEOs in stage 4 of The Founder's Evolution. Not sure which stage you're in? Find out for free in less than 10 minutes at https://www.scalearchitects.com/founders/quiz Ryan Finley is the Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, a divorce finance advisory firm assisting families, attorneys, and courts with the financial challenges of divorce. With over twenty years of executive experience in finance and forensic accounting, Ryan has led hundreds of families across the country to financial clarity and assurance. As a CPA, CDFA, CVA, and court-approved mediator, Ryan combines technical accuracy with empathy, bridging financial analysis and human insight. His skill in clarifying complex financial matters and encouraging constructive dialogue makes him a trusted ally for attorneys and clients. Want to learn more about Ryan Finley's work at Freedom Financial Services Group? Check out his website at https://www.freedomfsg.com/ Connect with Ryan thorugh his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanfinley/ Email him at ryan@freedomfsg.com and his phone number is 941-315-5535","meta_description":"In this revelatory episode, Ryan Finley, Owner and Founder of Freedom Financial Services Group, shares how neglecting your marriage while building your bu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1096,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950/episodes/the-collateral-damage-of-business-success-with-ryan-finley-stage-4-ep-406/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-start-scale-succeed-podcast-5607950/the-collateral-damage-of-business-success-with-ryan-finley-stage-4-ep-406.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}