187: What Smart CEOs Get Wrong About Scaling | Adam Strong

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Adam Strong, Business Strategist, Bestselling Author & Host of The Business Strategist Podcast, helps founders and CEOs scale smart—not just fast. In this episode, host Damon Lembi and Adam dig into the mindset shifts, operational systems, and exit strategies leaders need to escape founder-led chaos and unlock real growth.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Adam Strong’s Journey:

  • Growth ≠ Scale—clarity is your first step. Chasing growth without systems leads to burnout. Adam breaks down why scale demands intentionality, not just effort.

  • Fear and identity hold leaders back. Whether it’s micromanagement, ego, or fear of irrelevance, Adam explains how personal blocks become company-wide bottlenecks.

  • Exit early—mentally. Planning your exit doesn’t mean you're quitting. Adam’s 3-stage strategy shows how early planning leads to freedom, resilience, and higher valuations.

Connect with Adam Strong:

Adam is the author of Play the Game and Move It or Lose It. His insights have been featured on international stages and across top entrepreneurial platforms.

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