Doug Reifschneider

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A dynamic results-oriented, data-driven professional, Douglas drives nationwide growth through the creation and delivery of unique, creative brand strategies enhancing customer affinity and market position. With 25+ years of executive marketing experience, he strengthens brand equity with resonating positioning strategies via successful marketing programs and innovative marketing campaigns that boost revenues. An innovative leader with strong team building and collaboration skills, his strategic initiatives generate substantial shareholder and franchisee value, and open new revenue opportunities.
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When the Founder Is the Rainmaker: How to Scale Without Losing the Spark

When the Founder Is the Rainmaker: How to Scale Without Losing the Spark

Mon, Jul 7, 2025 | Posted by Paul Sparrow

In many founder-led businesses, the founder isn’t just the leader—they’re also the best (and often only) rainmaker. They land the big deals. They have the trusted relationships. They know the pitch inside and out because they are the pitch.

It works—until it doesn’t.

As the business grows, this model creates a bottleneck. Every new opportunity depends on one and only person. And it’s the same person every time. But there’s a downside. When that person is also responsible for running the business, mentoring the team, and shaping the vision, something eventually gives.

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