Growth Insights for CEOs
Advice for CEOs on Growth and Scaling

Are You Building a Business That's Ready to Scale - or Just a Business That Has Had Great Growth?
Mon, Jul 27, 2026 | Posted by Carol Eversen
Executive Takeaways
- The commercial function that got you to $10M–$15M was built for that stage. It doesn't automatically scale to the next one.
- Most founders don't see the gap from the inside. Buyers will see it immediately.
- Seven diagnostic signals reveal whether your revenue engine is built to scale — or just built for today.
- The earlier you find the gaps, the less expensive they are to close.
There is a version of business success that feels like momentum but isn't quite there yet.
Recent Posts

Can Your Product Be Easily Replaced?
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 — Have You Heard of Wally Pipp? Pipp was the first baseman for the New York Yankees in 1925. Folklore has it that on June 2 he asked to sit out the game because of a headache. The coach substituted Lou Gehrig, and that was the beginning of Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 consecutive games. What would happen to your product if it was replaced by a competitor, or worse, from another industry altogether?
Stay up-to-date with the latest from Chief Outsiders
Great articles on marketing, growth, and how to take your company to the next level.