Letting Go To Grow with Francisco Perez van der Oord

Send us Fan MailWhat do lawnmowers, cricket commentary, and scaling a tech company have in common? More than you’d think . . . In this lively episode of Get Amplified, Sam and Vic bring the banter before catching up with returning guest Francisco Perez van der Oord, founder of ITQ. Five years after discussing his journey as a founder, Francisco shares how the business has skyrocketed and expanded internationally. At the heart of the conversation is a bold question: what if the biggest barrier to your company’s growth is you?Most importantly, Francisco offers insight into selecting the right successor, highlighting the critical balance between complementary skillsets and shared values to preserve culture and drive long-term success.And the secret to making the new successor successful? Completely removing himself from the decision making process. This shouldn’t be underestimated, and took 12 months of Francisco saying “don’t ask me”.The conversation explores the distinction between running an organisation and transforming it, and why successful scaling often requires leaders to evolve their role.Along the way, you’ll get stories, laughs, and real-world lessons on scaling a business, letting go, and focusing on what truly moves the needle.We would love you to follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/amplified-group/