The Biggest Business Secret - Partner, The Power of Specialization with Jeff Mains | BWI #195
Release Date: 11/25/2025
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info_outlineEpisode 195 - The Biggest Business Secret - Partner, The Power of Specialization with Jeff Mains
Jeff Mains, an "accidental entrepreneur", scaled five companies to over $260 million total. He learned key lessons through four successful exits and painful crashes. Jeff now teaches leaders his proven Executive Navigation process to focus small, deliver immense value, and avoid major business-sinking mistakes like bad delegation.
Key Takeaways
● If you want to grow a big company, you must start by targeting a very small, specific niche.
● Define your core mission and vision clearly to attract talented people who believe in your purpose.
● Achieve differentiation by acting as a trusted partner, not just a standard vendor.
● The absolute biggest secret to success is doing exactly what you promise, even when it costs you.
● Never abdicate control of a business segment; understand it fully before delegating oversight.
Resources
Guest Bio:
Jeff has scaled five companies to $260M+ and knows growing a business can feel like sailing through a storm. Through four exits and a few crashes, he's identified the rocks that sink scaling companies--and how to navigate around them. As CEO of Champion Leadership Group, Jeff guides leaders from $2M-$100M+ using his proven Executive Navigation process. Jeff is an international keynote speaker, host of the top-rated SaaS Fuel podcast, and bestselling author of Small Fish, Big Pond. He brings the same patient curiosity to business challenges as he does to exploring ocean depths as an avid scuba diver. Scaling is challenging; success doesn't have to be complicated.
Connect with Jeff:
● Jeff’s website: https://jeffmains.com/
● Jeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains
● Jeff’s Instagram: @jeffkmains https://www.instagram.com/jeffkmains/
● Jeff’s X (Twitter): https://x.com/jeffkmains
● Champion Leadership (Website): https://championleadership.com/
● Small Fish, Big Pond (Book): https://championleadership.com/book/
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