Ep 238 How to Build a SmoothScaling™ Business So You Can Maximize Life Profit™ with Brad Martineau
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
Release Date: 10/15/2024
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Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
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info_outlineHow to Build a SmoothScaling™ Business So You Can Maximize Life Profit™ with Brad Martineau
In today's episode of The Profit Answer Man, we’re joined by Brad Martineau, the CEO of SixthDivision and Co-Founder of PlusThis, who shares his incredible journey and insights into how entrepreneurs can successfully scale their businesses without sacrificing their lives in the process. With over 70,000 hours spent in the trenches working with businesses at every stage, Brad has refined a step-by-step process for achieving smooth, sustainable growth. Whether you're a six-figure entrepreneur looking to scale up or a business owner wanting to streamline your operations, this episode will provide actionable advice to help you build a business that supports your lifestyle, not consumes it.
In this episode, you will learn:
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Smooth Scaling Strategies: Brad discusses his experience in helping entrepreneurs build businesses that scale smoothly. He shares techniques for getting the results you want from your business without overwhelming yourself with the complexities of technology and growth.
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The Key to Automation Success: Brad explains how business automation can become a daunting task for many entrepreneurs and provides a clear process for simplifying and organizing automation efforts, so they work for you—not against you.
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Navigating the Scaling Dip: We talk about the challenging "dip" that many businesses face when growing from mid-six figures to early seven figures. Brad shares how to manage this phase effectively and avoid the common pitfall of massive profit dips.
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Creating a Life-Changing Business: Brad emphasizes his passion for helping businesses that are on the verge of breaking through into higher revenue but still struggle with growth pains. He talks about his sweet spot—entrepreneurs striving to move from six to seven figures—and the changes that lead to life-changing results.
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Prepare for the Growth Dip: Every business faces a dip in profitability when scaling. However, this doesn’t need to be a deep trough. With proper planning and awareness, you can minimize this phase.
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Don’t Over-Build Before You’re Ready: Many entrepreneurs mistakenly build infrastructure and hire too quickly, leading to an unnecessary dip. Brad’s advice? Build just-in-time rather than too far ahead of the curve.
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Tech That Works for You: Automation is powerful, but only if it's done correctly. Brad shares how to corral your tech tools to keep them from adding complexity and frustration to your business.
About Brad Martineau:
Brad Martineau is the CEO of SixthDivision and Co-Founder of PlusThis. He has spent over a decade helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business automation. With a personal mission to help business owners create smoother paths to success, Brad and his team have worked with big names like Daymond John’s Shark Group, DigitalMarketer, Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership group, and many more. Brad is also a co-founder of several SaaS businesses, including TagGenie and Slottable, and continues to develop tools that help entrepreneurs streamline their operations and reach new levels of success.
Outside of business, Brad is a basketball enthusiast, a lover of flat-brimmed hats, and a family man with five kids and a grandchild on the way. He’s dedicated to helping entrepreneurs find balance—achieving business success without sacrificing their personal lives.
Connect with Brad Martineau:
Website: https://smoothscaling.co
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