Stop Trying to Grow Your Way Out of a Bad Business with Ben Hansen

Growth is exciting until it starts costing you more than it is making you. In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor speaks with Ben Hansen, five time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur and founder of Profit Doctor, about why scaling too fast without fixing your profit problems is a recipe for burnout. After building an eight figure company with more than 100 employees, Ben learned firsthand that more revenue does not always mean more success. Through his Profit Doctor programs, he now helps CEOs and business owners cure what he calls “Profititis,” when your top line keeps growing but your bottom line stays flat. In this conversation, Ben shares practical ways to increase margins, cash, and distributions in just 90 days, often without adding more workload or pressure. He also explains why most companies are following the wrong playbook, chasing growth like tech startups instead of optimizing for profitability like sustainable businesses. ► Work with us to facilitate your strategic plan: https://www.smestrategy.net/strategic-planning-facilitator ► Learn more about our training program for managers: ⁠ https://courses.smestrategy.net/courses/Leading-Strategy-Execution⁠ In this episode, you will learn: ☑️ Why growing faster is not always growing smarter ☑️ How to diagnose and fix Profititis before it burns you out ☑️ The 50 20 Rule, a simple shortcut to higher profits ☑️ Why cutting the worst 20 percent of your work can unlock growth ☑️ How to think like private equity and make more by doing less This episode is for: ▶️ Business owners scaling between 2 million and 50 million in revenue ▶️ Leaders who feel stuck despite record sales ▶️ Founders chasing growth but losing energy or focus ▶️ Anyone ready to run a healthier and more profitable business About the Guest Ben Hansen is a five time Inc. 5000 entrepreneur and the founder of Profit Doctor, where he helps companies boost profitability without working harder. A former CEO of a fast growing marketing analytics firm, Ben now coaches leaders across North America to fix hidden leaks in their business models and achieve measurable profit gains within 12 weeks. Learn more: profitdoctor.com Connect with Ben on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/benhansen About the Host Anthony Taylor is the CEO, Founder, and Senior Facilitator at SME Strategy. With over 14 years of experience, he helps leadership teams create alignment, implement strategy, and achieve results worldwide. Connect with Anthony: linkedin.com/in/anthonyctaylor604 About SME Strategy SME Strategy is a management consulting firm specializing in strategic planning and implementation. We help organizations align their teams around a shared vision so they can focus on what truly drives results. Learn more: smestrategy.net Podcast produced by: Rednyne Productions