Episode 148
The Hidden Formula to Scaling a Business
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What separates business owners who build scalable companies from those who stay trapped working in their business?
In this episode of The Rapport by LilyGrace Podcast, I sit down with Michael Rabinowitz, attorney, executive coach, mentor, father, husband, and board member of International Business Solutions, one of the largest small business consulting organizations in the United States.
This conversation is a masterclass on the parts of entrepreneurship that aren't glamorous, but determine whether a business succeeds or fails.
We dive into the "business of the business": finance, accounting, taxes, legal strategy, valuation, leadership, risk management, and why so many entrepreneurs are overenthusiastic but undercapitalized.
Michael shares the mindset shifts every entrepreneur must make to stop letting their business run them and start building a company that creates freedom, wealth, and long-term impact.
Beyond business strategy, we discuss mentorship, lifelong learning, intelligent conversations, leadership, and why success is built on integrity, healthy boundaries, and surrounding yourself with trusted advisors.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The formula for scaling a business
Why most businesses fail to grow
The financial foundations every entrepreneur should understand
How risk, liability, valuation, and capital affect growth
Why education without action creates no results
The importance of building a trusted team of advisors
How to make better business decisions with confidence
The difference between playing to win and playing not to lose
Why lifelong learning is one of the greatest competitive advantages in business
As a bonus, Part Two features Tyler Burgess, President of International Business Solutions, and Tonia Etoh, CFO, who share the remarkable legacy of their father—the founder of the company—and how they've carried that vision forward while leading one of the nation's most respected small business consulting firms.
Whether you're launching your first company, growing an established business, or simply want a practical business education, this episode is filled with actionable insights that can change the way you think about entrepreneurship.
If you've ever wished someone had taught you how to actually run a business, this conversation is for you.
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