The Real Reason Most Startups Can’t Scale – Raheel S. Malik

In this episode of Fractal Focus, Phil sits down with Raheel S. Malik, founder of FirstGen Agency, to explore why most startups struggle to scale and it’s not for the reasons founders expect. The conversation centers on a core theme: defining your “why” is the foundation for sustainable growth. It’s a practical, no-fluff look at what it really takes to build and scale a business. Raheel shares how gaps in clarity, messaging, and self-awareness often hold businesses back more than strategy or product. Tune in to hear more!This episode starts and finishes with "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0.Check out the full license at creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.