Scaling With Intent
"Scaling with Intent" is a thought-provoking podcast that delves into the nitty gritty of purposeful growth in business and life. It is an occasional podcast for established service-based business owners who want to make better decisions today while protecting long-term value, options, and freedom. From practical tips on leveraging resources and challenging the status quo to deep dives into leadership and culture, this podcast provides a roadmap for overwhelmed, seasoned entrepreneurs seeking sustainable growth while positioning themselves for a Profitable Exit. "Scaling with Intent" empowers listeners to navigate the complexities of scaling up while staying true to their purpose and living life on their terms. Our goal is to be no bs, but a whole lot of substance; more importantly we want you to experience Profitable Growth Now AND a Profitable Exit Later!!!
Episodes
21 episodes
Exit Isn’t Someday — It’s Every Day: Protecting Value Before You’re Ready
In this episode of Scaling with Intent, Peggy Niles dives into why exit isn’t a single event on the horizon — it’s something you build every day through the way you lead, make decisions, and protect your company’s value. You’ll hear how daily h...
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11:17
The Human Side of Numbers: Why Events in Life Change How You Run Your Business
Numbers aren’t just about profit margins and forecasts — they’re a mirror of your life. In this powerful episode of Scaling with Intent: Profitable Growth Now > Profitable Exit Later, Peggy Niles opens up about her own journey navigating can...
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10:01
Budgeting with Intent: Cash Forecasts That Drive Growth AND Exit Readiness
Most business owners think of budgeting as restrictive, but the truth is: when done with intent, your budget becomes one of the most powerful tools for scaling your company. In this episode of Scaling with Intent, Peggy Niles breaks do...
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10:11
Numbers Don’t Lie: How YTD Data Guides Smarter Decisions for Today and Tomorrow
Numbers don’t lie — but most business owners don’t know how to interpret what their numbers are really saying. In this episode of Scaling with Intent, Peggy Niles breaks down how your year-to-date data is more than just a P&...
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11:38
How a Strategic CFO Can Transform Your Business
Do you have a bookkeeper and/or accountant, but feel like something's missing?We've heard it before and in this episode we'll fill you in on the missing piece.There's a gap between your historical data, your current data and you...
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14:22
You Can Do Anything!
You started your business for a reason...maybe it was for more control over your schedule or your life, flexibility, or more time to spend with your family, whatever your reason, it somehow got lost in the shuffle.As you grow that same ...
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10:30
Scaling Your Business Through Smart Buys
If you had an option of expanding your business without starting over and eliminating the overwhelm of handling capacity, would you take it?Buying a business can be a great option to scaling your business and boosting your company value...
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17:35
Eliminate "SHOULD" from your vocabulary
Do you find yourself stalled out in your business?You know what you "should" do, but when you hear yourself say it in your head, or worse - out loud, you get this dreaded feeling of more obligation or responsibility.It's a vicio...
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8:38
Taking Care of You
Did you know that 72% of entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues?We often feel alone in the challenges of running our businesses, pressured to manage cash flow, and overwhelmed with responsibilities. So who do we ...
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13:48
Your Early Warning System
If you had an early warning system of operational deficiencies and a continuous process for identifying positive improvements, would you use it?As business owners, you might already have such a system at your fingertips, but you're not ...
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15:57
Avoid the "Get Me Out at the Highest Price" Stage
There are four stages of exit based on both your financial readiness and mental readiness to exit your business.Most fall in the "stay and grow" phase and unfortunately most get to the "get me out at the highest price" phase. The ...
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16:51
What If...?
The unsettling uncertainty or the anxious anticipation...which do you feel when you ask yourself or are asked, "What If"?Your response can determine whether or not you play small or go big...and how that may affect your bottom-line prof...
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16:21
Leader OR Bosszilla
Leader OR BossZilla - which are you?Did you know how your employees characterize you can have a definite impact on your bottom line profits?Think about the best boss you ever had AND the worst boss you ever had....before startin...
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14:21
The Power of Going All In On Your Business
In this episode, we're exploring the concept of being "ALL IN" in your business. What does it mean to truly commit? How do business owners who have reached seven figures continue to approach this level of dedication?It's all...
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13:57
Taking a Holistic Approach to Running Your Business
Lost profits? Cash Flow Problems? Employee Turnover?The chances of this happening to you can be reduced when you take a holistic approach to running your business.Too many businesses operate in silos, with team members off doing...
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10:43
Rebel in Disguise
We're not talking about rule breakers or law offenders, but creating a rebel in disguise mentality within your company can help you get out of the day-to-day funk you might be in from dealing with "all of your business and responsibility" for s...
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10:56
The 3 P's to Creating Value
As you continue to grow your company it's vital to not only manage your cash flow and increase profits, but it's vital to create the overall company value.No matter if you intend to sell, merge or leave your legacy to a family member, v...
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Episode 4
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14:25
It's Not About The Money
What a hot topic! I hear this so often when I'm attending networking or mastermind events.I'll admit it's not ALL about the money, but if you have a business, it is about the money; if you don't think so, I call B.S.In this epis...
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12:40
Doing Your Due Diligence -- often the killer of a transaction
The longest part of a buy/sell transaction, and often the killer of the deal....Due Diligence.When should due diligence be done:When you want to purchase another company to expand your current business;When you want...
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