From Food Delivery to 8-Figure Exits: Michael Caito on Leadership, Legacy, and Scaling the Right Way

In this powerful episode of the Built By Love Podcast, host Daniel Bussius sits down with Michael Caito—founder of Restaurant on the Run, former CEO, and now the owner of MAP Consulting—to unpack what it takes to grow, scale, and exit a company with intention.Michael shares his unlikely journey from couch surfing in California to founding one of the first restaurant delivery services in the U.S., which he eventually sold to Grubhub. He reveals hard-earned wisdom on building high-performing teams, the value of mentorship, and why radical accountability is the cornerstone of every successful company.The conversation dives deep into:The systems that differentiate elite companiesHow to scale while preserving culture and clarityThe six core skills every manager must masterWhat makes a business “good” in today’s economyHow entrepreneurs can train their team to win without burning outWhether you're in startup mode or scaling to eight figures, this episode delivers actionable insights, personal stories, and timeless business truths to help you build a company you—and your team—will love.#MichaelCaito #BuiltByLovePodcast #DanielBussius #MAPConsulting #Grubhub #EntrepreneurJourney #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ScalingABusiness #Entrepreneurship #CompanyCulture #StartupSuccess #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #SmallBusinessGrowth