Episode 188 – Coffee N5 – Scaling Smart: The Business of Growth with David Aquino
In this episode of Coffee N° 5, Lara Schmoisman and David Aquino discuss smart strategies for scaling a business, avoiding costly mistakes, and ensuring sustainable growth. Lara and David explore the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make, from wasting money on the wrong service providers to struggling with desperation-driven decisions. They discuss the importance of strategic planning, choosing the right partners, and ensuring your brand is ready before jumping into retail or large-scale expansion. If you’re serious about growing your business the right way, this conversation is a must-listen!
We’ll talk about:
Why financial planning and execution are key to business growth.
- The biggest money-wasting mistakes entrepreneurs make.
- How to choose the right partners and service providers.
- The difference between strategy and execution—and why both matter.
- When and how to expand into retail or new sales channels.
- The danger of desperation-driven decision-making in business.
- Why accountability and proper planning separate successful brands from struggling ones.
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