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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 36 MIN

Scaling to $10M ARR: The Power of a Distinctive Voice and Market-Driven Thesis feat. Cheryl Kellond

from Woman Owned: The Growth Podcast for Women Entrepreneurs · host Eleanor Beaton

What actually gets a company from early traction to $10M ARR and beyond? Is it better systems, more capital, stronger operations… or is there something deeper that creates the compounding force behind real scale?   In this episode, Eleanor sits down with the founder and CEO of Play Money, Cheryl Kellond, to unpack the real architecture behind scaling. Cheryl shares the behind-the-scenes realities of scaling to $10M ARR, including the founder-led sales grind, the painful operational lessons, and the critical inflection point where founder-driven growth must evolve into scalable systems. Together, they explore why a distinctive voice, thesis development, trust-building, and market-driven positioning are increasingly becoming some of the most valuable compounding assets a founder can build.   Grab your Sales Architecture Diagnostic here: https://safimedia.co/sales Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/yjNCLm-fNwg Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/WO100  

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