In this solo episode of Get on Track, Jim Adams dives deep into the real stages of business growth—offering a no-fluff breakdown of where most businesses get stuck and what it actually takes to grow. Drawing on insights from Todd Herman, Tony Robbins, and decades of hands-on consulting experience, Jim walks through the core phases every entrepreneur should understand. Whether you’re in the early days of your startup or scaling your business to the next level, this episode is a must-listen for navigating the real challenges that come with each phase of the journey.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• The 5 stages of business growth: Jim shares Todd Herman’s framework—Startup, Ramp Up, Build Up, Scale Up, and Leader Up—and how they apply in the real world.
• Why Stage 2 is the trap: Discover why most businesses get stuck in Stage 2, and what it takes to break through to the next level.
• The power of business cycles: Learn how recognizing where your business stands in its life cycle helps you make smarter decisions.
• The importance of early strategy: Jim reveals the 3 things every entrepreneur should do from the very beginning to get through all five stages successfully.
• Lessons from the field: Hear how Jim rose to the top 10% of consultants worldwide—and what he learned from analyzing hundreds of businesses across the globe.
• Proof of concept and the ramp-up phase: What to focus on when you’re starting to see stable revenue and assembling your first real team.
• Avoiding chaos with structure: Why clarity in your stage of growth helps you avoid overwhelm, burnout, and missteps in leadership.
• Real talk for entrepreneurs: Jim’s unfiltered take on the patterns he sees in clients—and the mindsets that separate growing businesses from stagnant ones.

Resources from this episode: 🌐 Jim Adams Website: jimadams.com

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