Business Scaling Insights

Your Structure is Not Your Org Chart Are you a forward-thinking CEO stuck in an outdated organizational structure? This is an easy trap to fall into. I know because I was once the CEO of a hyper-growth company that suddenly

Summary Insight: Pirates and Comanches didn’t thrive by luck. They built structures that matched their strategy—and so should you. Key Takeaways: Don’t copy structure. Design yours to fit your unique mission and stage. Rare instances where a co-CEO structure actually

I’ve been a business scaling coach for over a decade and in that time I have learned a lot. Some big wins, some battle scars, and a deeper appreciation for taking a systems thinking approach to growing companies. In  my

Summary Insight: AI won’t scale in your company without structure. This article shows why piloting tools isn’t enough—you must build a centralized AI brain, align your structure to it, and then lead like hell. Key Takeaways: AI adoption follows a

Design for Purpose, Not Politics Summary Insight: ChatGPT gave me a better name for my life’s work than I ever did: the hierarchy of purpose. Structure isn’t about titles — it’s about supporting strategy at every level of execution. Key

Is Your Second Business Line Stalling Out? Summary Insight: If your second business unit is stuck, the real problem is likely upstream. Don’t blame the child—fix the parent. Structure and process flaws in the core business choke growth before it

It’s a Mutiny! Summary Insight: When a company breaks, don’t just blame the people—check the structure. This article unpacks the hidden design flaws behind Coinbase’s chaos and shows you how to avoid the same fate. Key Takeaways: Outdated President &

There are 5 steps to follow when designing and implementing a new organizational structure: Step 1. Map Key Process Cycles Step 2. Map Functions Step 3. Clarify & Adopt Structure Step 4. Place People Step 5. Plan & Execute Roll

I’m happy to announce that my new book Designed to Scale is now available on Audible and iTunes. Before you buy, I’d like you to know that this is a VERY hard book to listen to as audio only. There