EP217: Why Scaling a Startup Requires a Different Kind of Founder

From Founder Chaos to Scalable Systems

In this episode, Colin C. Campbell sits down with scaling coach and entrepreneur Matt Kuttler to unpack why so few startups successfully scale and what founders must change to break through. From rocks, hiring systems, and sales playbooks to identity shifts, coaching, and building an “X Factor,” this conversation dives deep into the practical and psychological realities of transforming a scrappy startup into a scalable company.

Hosts: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg

Guest: Matt Kuttler

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