The SCALEit Method® with Allison Maslan

If you’re like most small business owners, you probably don’t think about selling your company very often - and you probably think even less about buying others.

After all, you’re not planning on leaving your business anytime soon… and acquisition sounds like something that’s only for “big league” corporations and enterprises, right? 

Wrong!

Business is a long-term game. Even if you’re not ready to sell or buy right now, you need to be thinking ahead. 

You have to plan for where you’re going, not where you’re at.

I’ll be honest, it’s not an easy process (for either side). I myself have left thousands of dollars on the table by preparing incorrectly or not at all.

And that’s why I’m so excited to have today’s guest on The Scale or Fail Show.

Marshall Doyle is the CEO of Cal-Cert Calibration Certification, the country’s largest independent provider of calibration services serving the construction materials industry. Under Marshall’s leadership, he has grown this worldwide company nearly 2000% percent since he took control in 1999 (which is one of the many reasons he was awarded Oregon’s 2019 SBA Small Business Person of the Year).

But in addition to growing Cal-Cert, he’s acquired and sold MANY other companies on the side. 

He’s in love with what he calls “the business of business!”

After having gone through the process so many times himself, Marshall is an expert at buying and preparing businesses to sell, and now teaches and mentors small businesses across the US how to do it with his proprietary process, Small Business Coaching LLC.

And today he’s sharing his biggest tips - so you can do it, too.

Marshall is an all-around fantastic resource for business owners. This is a must-listen for anyone planning on buying or selling a business, no matter what phase of growth you’re in right now. 

The single most important thing you need to possess as a business owner is a vision - or in other words, a sense of purpose. And not just any purpose, either.

You need a big, grand, take-your-breath-away vision. Something that lights your soul on fire, that gets you up every morning, and motivates you to push through times of confusion, discomfort, frustration, and even crisis.

It’s purpose that will continually take you and your business to the next level.

But… how do you find that purpose? 

How do you make sure it’s not just fulfilling and joyful, but also viable and profitable? 

And most importantly, how do you maintain that level of business passion??

If you want to go big with your company, you must answer these questions. That’s why this week on The Scale or Fail Show, Allison Maslan brings on a total expert on “going big” - Ajit Nawalkha.

Ajit is a highly-successful entrepreneur, CEO of Mindvalley Publishing, Co-founder of Global Grit Institute, Coach, and Best-Selling author. Having been through more than a few business journeys of his own, he specializes in helping business owners manifest their true power and create the life of their dreams. 

And today, he joins Allison to talk about his latest book Live Big: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Passion, Practicality, and Purpose - which will help you do it yourself.

Everybody knows what it’s like to be misunderstood. If you’ve ever spent more than 5 minutes talking to someone who just doesn’t get what you’re saying, you know what I mean! 

Humans want to know they’re being heard. And that is especially true when it comes to business.

That’s why if you want to create a highly-successful (maybe even global) business, you’ve got to make sure communication and understanding - with both your clients and your employees - a top priority.

Nobody knows that better than Elizabeth Colon, founder and CEO of Metaphrasis, a leading interpretation company. A highly-trained interpreter and Spanish-English bilingual, Elizabeth leads interpreters of over 200 different languages. Her vision is to make the world a place where everyone feels not just heard, but understood.

She’s also seen how interpretive services can transform and upgrade businesses to a new level. 

And today on The Scale or Fail Show, she’s sharing how you can use them to open your company in ways you probably never thought of.

If you had to choose, which would you pick: profit or passion? I ask because for most business owners… it really feels like an either/or choice. 

Either we hit our first 7-figure year, or we enjoy our job. 

Either we make our quotas, or we light up when we think of our company. 

Either we go global this year, or we get to have fun while we work.

But what if I told you that you don’t have to choose? Or even that you shouldn’t? What if I told you that just by shifting your mindset and creating a new story (especially around money) you could explode your profits and reignite your passion? 

It’s easier said than done… but totally possible. Which is why I’m so excited for today’s expert guest on The Scale or Fail Show, Michelle Perkins, CEO of Limit Free Life, a coaching and personal development company designed to help men and women create financial prosperity and freedom, while doing work they love. As an MBA and a former CPA and corporate business consultant, she now specializes in lifting barriers to success by uncovering underlying money beliefs and paving the way for a better relationship with money.

If you suspect your money mindset needs a makeover, this is the episode for you!

If you have a team, you probably check in on their performance pretty regularly. But...how often do you check in on your performance? 

If you’re like most business owners, the answer is: very rarely (or never). As CEOs, we’re not just the boss, but the leader. And as leaders, we’re responsible for guiding our company towards success. So if your business isn’t hitting your goals, your team is uninspired, and you’re still working more than ever… chances are your leadership style could use some work. Even I’m guilty of this. In fact, when I took my own leadership questionnaire from my book, I failed it! 

So how do you make the shift from busy boss to visionary leader? 

This week on The Scale or Fail Show, I’ll be talking to Cheryl Jekiel, the CEO of the Lean Leadership Center. Cheryl specializes in showing CEOs how to increase productivity and profitability simply by shifting the way they lead. Her people-focused approach has helped transform hundreds of companies. 

If there’s one thing you need to know to succeed in modern marketing, it’s this: Community is everything.

Because customers don’t just want someone to buy from, they want someone to work with. They want someone they can trust. And if they decide that’s you… They’ll be loyal to you. They’ll keep coming back to you, champion your product or service, and even refer other high-quality clients to you.

The community you build is your secret marketing weapon. But it’s also much easier said than done. With so many businesses congesting the markets, it can seem impossible to stay visible to your audience...much less get them engaged.

That’s why I’m so excited for today’s episode of The Scale or Fail Show, when I’ll be talking with Dana Malstaff, the founder and CEO of Boss Mom.

Boss Mom is the premier online community for mom entrepreneurs. Starting with no business experience and little support, Dana has now grown Boss Mom to 30k+ members - and counting. She’s an expert on how to increase your visibility, stand out in the market and create a tribe that explodes both your profit and your impact on the world. And she does it with an unbelievable amount of heart.

Dana is the definition of a go-giver, and an incredibly valuable resource for any kind of business owner (parent or not). This episode is going to be PACKED with good stuff. Don’t miss out!

Most business owners despise the word No.

In fact, most try to eliminate it entirely from their vocabulary, unless they’re the ones saying it. And even then, we have a hard time with it!

Sheri Salata sees things a different way.

When she was rejected from what she thought was her dream job at a high-end ad agency, Sheri was devastated.

But that no to one thing turned out to be a giant yes to another…

...as she was hired for her ACTUAL dream job at the Oprah Winfrey Show soon after.

Then, with an amazing, 20+ career as the executive producer and co-president of the Oprah Winfrey Network and Harpo Studios under her belt, Sheri decided (at the age of 56) to leave OWN and start a new chapter of her life.

She decided to give her own no to create a totally new yes.

She launched her own successful business. She transformed her health. She tried things she’d never done before.

She changed her life.

In her new bestseller, The Beautiful No and Other Tales of Trial, Transcendence and Transformation, Sheri shares why saying no to her career at OWN wasn’t just an end, but a beginning - a chance to restart with a brand new attitude and passion.

And this week on The Scale or Fail Show, I chat with her about how she did it.

Sheri is such an inspiration - but more than that, she’s one of the funniest and most sincere people I know. You’ll definitely want to hear what she has to share!

Do you find that no matter what you do - you just can’t get this “money thing” down?

Maybe you have a difficult time finding financial opportunities. Maybe you’re working every day but only just getting by. Maybe you make plenty of money, yet still find yourself behind on your payments.

Whatever your situation...you probably feel stuck, and confused about how you got here. You’re hitting up against this invisible ceiling that holds you back from making (and keeping) the kind of money you really want.

Well, financial freedom is actually much closer than you think. There’s just one thing you’ve got to know: To create a new financial reality, you have to master your money mindset first.

But it’s often much easier said than done. That’s why this week on The Scale or Fail Show, I’m chatting with financial expert, Hilary Hendershott. Hilary is the founder and CEO of Hendershott Wealth Management, a leading financial advisory firm for women - where she helps women and couples rewrite their money stories, get out of debt, and transform their lives.

Regardless of where you are in your business or financial journey, this episode will have something for you. Make sure to tune in!

Things change as we get older. Time seems to fly by. Our perspectives can totally shift. Our bodies can change in a lot of different ways.

Then, once we hit a certain age, we’re told there’s no going back - especially with our health. We’re not 20 anymore, after all. We need to just “accept” that the aches, pains, and weight gain are here to stay...Or do we?

I don’t know about you, but I’m in my 50s, and I don’t feel nearly ready to slow down. I feel like I’m just getting started! My health is no exception.

My good friend Natalie Jill - leading fitness expert and bestselling author of Unprocess Your Diet - agrees. Natalie is an inspiration to women all over the world who want to take back control of their aging, health, happiness, and confidence. And at 47, she’s living proof that age is but a number.

I was lucky enough to have Natalie on The Scale or Fail Show this week to talk about her journey as well as her new book, Age in Reverse. We had a fantastic discussion that you definitely won’t want to miss.

Video may have killed the radio star, but podcasts are going strong. More people are listening to podcasts than ever before. They’re our favorite way to laugh, learn, and stay informed - and they’re also one of the most effective and targeted ways to reach your customers.

The thing is, with 550,000+ shows out there, this media isn’t just booming...it’s crowded. It’s hard to be heard through all those voices. How do you get YOUR voice heard? How do you stand out in the fray?

This week on the Scale or Fail Show, I chat with Steve Olsher, host of #1 rated podcasts like Reinvention Radio and Beyond 8 Figures. Not only is Steve an expert on all things podcasting, he’s a serial entrepreneur who has used the medium to launch his own businesses into explosive levels of growth and success.

Whether you’re just starting out, or looking to make an even bigger impact with your show, this episode is for you.