If you're building your business from the ground up and finding it hard to grow beyond a certain point, you’re not alone. Maybe you're stuck juggling everything, feeling like the business can’t run without you, or just hitting a wall around that six or seven-figure mark. This episode is for you if you’ve been wondering what it really takes to get to that next level and why, despite your efforts, things still feel like they depend solely on you.

In today’s conversation, we’re joined by Sammy Orelien, a serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled multimillion dollar businesses starting from scratch. He breaks down why so many entrepreneurs become the bottleneck in their own growth, how to shift from operator to CEO, and what it truly means to build a business that runs beyond your personal hustle. Sammy’s insights are clear, actionable, and rooted in experience that speaks directly to the challenges many Black entrepreneurs face in scaling sustainably.

 

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• What it actually means to be the bottleneck in your own business and how to recognize it

• Why personal growth is just as important as business strategy if you want to scale

• How to move from being the “doer” in your business to thinking and acting like a CEO

• Practical ways to start delegating and build a team, even if you're on a tight budget

• What systems and structure you need in place to scale sustainably

• How to make high-return decisions with your time, money, and energy as your business grows

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