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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 35 MIN

“Scale or Fail” with Adriana Tica

from Trash Talk: Where Bad Advice + Cliches Get Taken Out · host Erin Thomas + Erica Breuer

Our guest Adriana Tica drops some hard truths about the shiny, influencer-driven promises of “rapid growth at all costs.”Together we explore the psychology behind the hype (why your brain loves the idea of exponential growth even when it’s a terrible fit for reality) and practical ways to reframe growth so you can focus on what actually works–all backed by Adriana’s 2026 State of Solopreneurship report.The Trash Talk HotlineHeard “scale or fail” one too many times and want to vent? Hit up the Trash Talk hotline at (719) 819-2175—your take might just make it into a future episode.And while you’re at it, do the usual: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow Trashies who are tired of hype.Adriana’s Linkshttps://www.adrianatica.com/newsletter/https://dedicated-artist-4510.kit.com/products/strategy-sessionhttps://www.threads.com/@adriana__ticahttps://x.com/adriana_ticahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianatica/Other Links & ResourcesLibro.fm is an audiobook platform that lets you listen to great books while supporting your favorite independent bookstore.Get three audiobooks for the price of one with a new membership: Use code TRASHTALKhttps://libro.fm/membershipConnect with herFollow Erica Breuer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabreuer/Follow Erin Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamerinthomas/Visit Trash Talk Website: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451264

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Our guest Adriana Tica drops some hard truths about the shiny, influencer-driven promises of “rapid growth at all costs.” Together we explore the psychology behind the hype (why your brain loves the idea of exponential growth even when it’s a terrible fit for reality) and practical ways to reframe growth so you can focus on what actually works–all backed by Adriana’s 2026 State of Solopreneurship report. The Trash Talk Hotline Heard “scale or fail” one too many times and want to vent? H...

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