Sam Palazzolo's Business Scaling Newsletter

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Scaling Strategy #32 | Supply Chain Scalability

Back when I worked at GM/Saturn, we were ramping up to launch the new vehicle line. Engineering was ahead of schedule. Marketing was buzzing. Dealers were salivating. But there was one problem — the supply chain couldn’t keep up. We had a single supplier producing a key component. They hit a snag...

Jun 01, 2025

Scaling Strategy #31 | Operational Efficiency

Execution & Operations: Why Growth Stalls Without Operational Efficiency Most scaling challenges don’t start with vision or strategy—they start with execution. Or rather, the lack of it! Back when I worked for Toyota/Lexus, operational precision wasn’t optional—it was the culture. I saw firsthan...

by Sam Palazzolo — May 24, 2025

Scaling Strategy #30 | Exit Strategy Planning

Every leader says the same thing:“I’m building something big.” But few can answer this critical question:“What’s your endgame?” According to the Exit Planning Institute, 83% of business owners have no formal exit plan—even though 100% of them will eventually exit. And PwC reports that 75% of owne...

by Sam Palazzolo — May 17, 2025

Scaling Strategy #29 | M&A as a Growth Strategy

Scaling Through Acquisition: The 3-A M&A Growth FrameworkSam Palazzolo | Real Strategies. Real Results. Ever wonder how the biggest companies seem to scale overnight? Here’s a stat that should make you pause: up to 90% of M&A deals fail to deliver expected value—yet the companies that get it rig...

by Sam Palazzolo — May 10, 2025

Scaling Strategy #28 | Capital Allocation

How Capital Allocation Powers Business Scaling Because Where You Spend Matters Even More Than How Much You Raise! When I first started leading growth initiatives, I thought raising capital was the hardest part. I figured if we had the money, we’d find the growth. I was wrong. What the data shows...

by Sam Palazzolo — May 03, 2025

Scaling Strategy #27 | Venture Debt and Private Equity - Funding Growth Without Losing Control

Read Time: 4.5 minutes The Frustration of Capital Confusion Let me be honest... Years ago, I sat in a boardroom with a founder who had just closed a $10M round… and was visibly frustrated. Not because the check hadn’t cleared—but because she had given up more equity than she wanted, lost a board...

by Sam Palazzolo — Apr 26, 2025

Scaling Strategy #26 | Fundraising for Expansion

FUNDRAISING FOR EXPANSIONWhy Capital Missteps Kill Growth—And How to Avoid Them It starts out full of promise: a product gaining traction, a team humming, a market expanding. But then… cash crunch. Suddenly, fundraising becomes the fire drill. And here’s the kicker: most leaders wait until the f...

Apr 19, 2025

Scaling Strategy #25 | Building Cash Reserves

Read Time: 5 Minutes When Growth Becomes a Trap There’s something particularly frustrating about growing a business… only to realize you're stuck because of cash. I’ve seen it—and felt it—too many times. A few years back, I was advising a company scaling fast. Headcount was doubling, new clients...

by Sam Palazzolo — Apr 12, 2025

Scaling Strategy #24 | Financial Forecasting for Growth

Read Time: 5 minutes Financial Forecasting for Growth When “gut feel” isn’t enough... I still remember a client early in my career who asked me a question I’ll never forget: “Sam, we’ve got strong sales, but I’m losing sleep over whether we’re actually growing or just treading water. How do I k...

by Sam Palazzolo — Apr 05, 2025

Scaling Strategy #23 | Customer Success Management

“We’re adding new customers… So why aren’t we growing?” That was the question a leader asked me recently—frustrated and confused. Revenue was up. CAC was down. And yet—growth felt… stagnant. When I dug deeper, the issue was clear: the organization was obsessed with acquisition and had unintentio...

by Sam Palazzolo — Mar 29, 2025

Scaling Strategy #22 | Building a Brand Story that Scales

Read Time: 4 Minutes What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the most successful brands?It’s probably not their product specs, pricing, or even their logo—it’s their story! The best brands in the world don’t just sell; they connect. They create an emotional pull that makes cu...

by Sam Palazzolo — Mar 22, 2025

Scaling Strategy #21 | Pricing Strategies for Growth

Read Time: 4 minutes According to McKinsey... Your Pricing Strategy Can 2-4X Your Profits Right Now! When was the last time you seriously revisited your Pricing Strategy? Not just a quick check, but a real, strategic review—because if you’re not optimizing pricing at least once a year, you’re le...

by Sam Palazzolo — Mar 15, 2025

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