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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 18 MIN

Stop Playing Small: The Brutal Truth About Scaling Your Business

from The Premium Mindset · host Cameron Bawden and Evan Ritchey

Why are most entrepreneurs stuck even when the opportunity to scale is right in front of them?In this episode of Premium Mindset, we break down the real reason business owners hesitate to invest in growth. From increasing gross profit margins to calculating enterprise value, this conversation dives into what separates the 1% from everyone else.We unpack a real example where one strategic shift created $20,000 per month in savings — adding over $1.5 million in enterprise value. This episode covers business scaling strategy, ROI on mentorship, hiring A-players, pricing optimization, vendor negotiations, and how to think like a serious operator.If you’re a business owner, CEO, or entrepreneur looking to grow faster, increase profitability, and make smarter investment decisions, this episode will challenge how you think about money and execution.The question is simple: Are you actually committed to growth — or just consuming information?Subscribe to Premium Mindset for weekly conversations on building profitable, scalable businesses.If you're interested in becoming a Coconut Cleaner franchise owner, visit us at: https://coconutcleaningco.com/franchise/ Also check out: https://coconutcleaningco.com/ Join the 1% Club: https://www.cameronbawden.com/ Check out the previous episode: • We Critiqued Our Own Sales Calls Live (Liv... For more tools, templates & business frameworks, Follow us on social mediaCameron Bawden's Instagram: @cbawdenEvan Ritchey Instagram: @evan.p.ritchey

Why are most entrepreneurs stuck even when the opportunity to scale is right in front of them?In this episode of Premium Mindset, we break down the real reason business owners hesitate to invest in growth. From increasing gross profit margins to calculating enterprise value, this conversation dives into what separates the 1% from everyone else.We unpack a real example where one strategic shift created $20,000 per month in savings — adding over $1.5 million in enterprise value. This episode covers business scaling strategy, ROI on mentorship, hiring A-players, pricing optimization, vendor negotiations, and how to think like a serious operator.If you’re a business owner, CEO, or entrepreneur looking to grow faster, increase profitability, and make smarter investment decisions, this episode will challenge how you think about money and execution.The question is simple: Are you actually committed to growth — or just consuming information?Subscribe to Premium Mindset for weekly conversations on building profitable, scalable businesses.If you're interested in becoming a Coconut Cleaner franchise owner, visit us at: https://coconutcleaningco.com/franchise/ Also check out: https://coconutcleaningco.com/ Join the 1% Club: https://www.cameronbawden.com/ Check out the previous episode: • We Critiqued Our Own Sales Calls Live (Liv... For more tools, templates & business frameworks, Follow us on social mediaCameron Bawden's Instagram: @cbawdenEvan Ritchey Instagram: @evan.p.ritchey

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