The Cost of Growth: What It Really Takes to Scale a Business | Dean Irwin

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Behind The Stack — a podcast exploring the people, decisions, and realities behind the tech industry. From founders and CEOs to operators building the systems that power modern business, we unpack what it really takes to grow and scale in today’s digital world.In Episode 01, I sit down with Dean Irwin, CEO of Xpand IT, to talk about The Cost of Growth.Scaling a company isn’t just strategy and success stories. It comes with sacrifice, pressure, difficult decisions, and a relentless pursuit to build something bigger.In this episode we unpack:• What it really takes to scale a technology business• The sacrifices leaders make behind the scenes• The challenges of building and growing a team• Lessons learned along the journey of growthIf you're interested in technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and business growth, this podcast is for you.