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From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBs
Running a business is hard. Scaling one is harder. This podcast makes it less so. Julio Gonzalez spent over 35 years growing businesses. Every week, he sits down with entrepreneurs and leaders to unpack what actually works when you're trying to move from scrappy to sustainable. Operations. Leadership. Sales systems. Technology. The real stuff nobody teaches you when you start a business and the things that hold you back from scaling! From Stuck to Scaled — because your business should work for…
Episodes
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsContent is Still King, but SEO Matters
In this episode, Dan Fisher and Brett Singer from Bottle Rocket Media discuss the evolution of SEO, the impact of AI on search, and the importance of quality…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsNeurolinguistic Programming For Better Sales
In this episode of From Stuck to Scale, Nikki Rausch discusses the transformative power of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) in sales, emphasizing the…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsTurning Business Revenue Into Your Family Fortune
In this conversation, Phil Calandra discusses the importance of transforming business revenue into sustainable family wealth, emphasizing actionable strategies…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsAdaptive Leadership in the Age of AI
In this enlightening episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes Pat Smith, a men’s high-performance coach with a remarkable…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Bottleneck to Breakthrough: How to Build a Business That Scales Without You
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, we dive deep into the challenges founders face when their businesses are structurally reliant on their…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Stuck to Scalable & What Changed Everything
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Eddie DeAngelis, the Founder & CEO of QualiFi, LLC. With over 30 years of…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsWhy Everything Still Depends on You (Even Though You Have Good People)
In this insightful episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with business coach Greg Harrod to unpack the often-overlooked…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsHow Busy Entrepreneurs Can Build Passive Wealth Without Chasing Wall Street
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, we welcome Lane Kawaoka, the owner of The Wealth Elevator and a savvy real estate investor with a portfolio exceeding…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsEverything Founders Get Wrong About Selling Their Company
Host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Viktor Lobov, the head of Meliora’s M&A advisory practice, to unravel the biggest misconceptions founders have about selling…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Dentist to CEO - What I Learned Going Off the Tools and Focusing on the Business
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Dr. Michael Filosi, an entrepreneur, dentist, and self-confessed business nerd…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsScaling a Call Center in the World of AI
In this inspiring episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes Richard Blank, the Chief Executive Officer of Costa Rica’s Call…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsLand Your Exit by Planning Ahead
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes David Hern, the founder and CEO of Sofer Advisors, LLC. David specializes in…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsHow We Built a SaaS Platform That Turns Complex Laws Into Usable Products
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Donata Stroink-Skillrud, an attorney and Co-founder of Termageddon, LLC. Discover…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom 2 A.M. Frustration to a Scalable Brand
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Julio Gonzalez sits down with entrepreneur and founder Josh Bronfman. Josh shares his remarkable journey of turning…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsOvercoming Challenges That Transform Your Business
Get ready for a different story! In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Laura Farkas of All For Your Success to discuss…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsSuccess in the Digital Content Industry
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with livestream industry pioneer John Petrocelli, Founder and CEO of Bulldog DM. With an…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsWhy leaders who avoid hard conversations eventually cap their growth
In this episode, we welcome Tucker Miller, JD, an executive leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author dedicated to transforming how leaders communicate…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsMore Impact, Less Stress
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes Andrew Hartman, a former executive turned productivity expert, who shares his…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFinancial Clarity for Business Owners
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with author and speaker David Nassief, who shares his inspiring journey from being fired…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsHelping business owners prepare for a sale
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez speaks with Alexander Brown, the VP of Business Development at Exit Stage Left…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBs1031 Exchanges, DSTs, and the Decision to Go Passive
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes wealth advisor Ken Kladouris, who brings over a decade of experience helping investors…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsRebuilding the Story of Work
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes Jonathan David Lewis, the owner and president of McKee Wallwork, a renowned brand…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsWhy Growth Stalls When the Owner Stays Too Involved
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Jens Nielsen, a seasoned real estate investor and business coach from Santa Fe, NM…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsIt's time to expect more from your accounting.
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Rhett Molitor, CPA, CEO & Cofounder of Basis 365 Accounting. Rhett is on a mission…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsHow a Heart Survivor Rebuilt the Pulse of Leadership
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez interviews Hanna Bauer, the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™. With her unique blend of…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsThe Operational Pattern Every Winning Startup Shares
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Adam Spector, a 4x founder and angel investor with over 200 investments, including…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsWhat Most Founders Get Wrong About Raising Capital
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Jason Fishman, CEO of Digital Niche Agency. With over a decade of experience in…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Surviving to Scaling: The Financial Framework Every Growing Business Needs
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Ryan Kimler, the Founder of Net Profit CFO and an international…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsHMO or PPO? Why it matters and how to uncomplicate it!
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez talks with Sirena Dimas, an employee benefits broker at World Insurance Associates…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsSmall Tweaks to Unlock Massive Efficiency
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Jeremy Hass, founder of Prefix Ops and expert in operational…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsScaling Retail Operations
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with retail operations expert Monika Espinoza to explore the pivotal role…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Sales Strategy to Business Growth — A Fractional Approach to Business Development
In this episode of the Opticution podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Mariangelica Alvarado, Founder and CEO of Luminary Catalyst — a fractional…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsRemote Hiring Made Simple: How Platforms Create High-Performance Remote Teams.
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Andres Palma, the Founder and CEO of Inimble. Andres shares his…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsInnovation in FP&A - Custom Reporting to AI
Join host Julio Gonzalez as he dives into the world of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) with expert Christopher Pumo, founder of Skyline Analytics. With…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsBreath Found Me: My Story of Recovery, Resilience & Reinvention
In this episode, Edward "Ed" Narvaez, Breathwork and Human Optimization Coach and founder of NervaShift, shares his transformative journey of recovery and…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsDriving Profitable Growth Through Data-Driven Marketing Leadership
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with marketing executive and growth strategist Rich Smith. With over 25…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsNearshoring for growth!
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, to explore the journey of…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFlowstate: The Force Awakens
What do blockbuster films and high-performing businesses have in common? More than you think. In this powerful episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsLets talk about Transformation
In this inspiring episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, join host Julio Gonzalez as he sits down with Regina Batista, Co-Founder of Transformation…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsLeading Teams Through Growth
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Kevin Jordan, an International Coach Federation-certified career and…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsGrowing Your Company with a Capital Partner
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with entrepreneur and capital partnership expert, Jim Tolbert. With a rich…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsPractical AI Implementation (Without the Hype!)
In this episode of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez chats with Jenna Nelson, the founder of HerAIgency, a consultancy dedicated to helping…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsData Over Guesswork: Using AI and Optimization to Unlock Hidden Revenue in Your Store
Join host Julio Gonzalez in this insightful episode of the *From Stuck to Scaled* podcast as he welcomes Matthew Stafford, a seasoned entrepreneur and Managing…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsScaling Made Simple for Law Firm Leaders
In this episode of the "From Stuck to Scaled" podcast, host Julio Gonzalez welcomes Brooke Lively, a seasoned expert in helping law firm leaders achieve…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom World Champion to Scaled Founder: How Operations Turn Chaos Into Freedom
In our first episode of 2026 of the From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Javier Lozano Jr., a fractional CMO and the mastermind behind…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsGrowing Your Group Of Leaders Into An Executive Team
In this final episode of 2025 of the From Stuck to Scaled podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with leadership expert Dan Winter to explore the intricacies…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsStarting your business....LEGALLY
In this enlightening episode of the "From Stuck to Scaled" podcast, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Senen Garcia, an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsMake Your Agency an Extension of Your Team
When growth depends on partners, structure beats hope. Lauren Zaslansky Conner—Founder of ZAZ Business Solutions and former leader at Disney, MGA/Little Tikes…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Doer to Leader: Breaking the Burnout Bottleneck
Scaling stalls when leaders cling to the habits that once made them indispensable. In this episode, CJ Stasik—founder of SheHandlesIt and former CEO—explains…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsCross-Border Wealth: How Strategy and Simplicity Scale Family Wealth
For wealthy families and growing businesses with assets on both sides of the U.S. and Canadian border, managing wealth is a complex challenge filled with…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsWhy "good enough" isn't good enough!
Are you confusing responsibility with accountability? Most leaders are, and it’s costing them high-performing teams and consistent results. In this episode of…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsManaging the Many Hats of HR
The biggest challenge in a growing business? HR can’t be a one-person show. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Monica…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsHow to Thrive in the AI Era: Strategic Shifts for the Future Professional
Everyone's talking about AI, but our guest, Aaron Shechet, is here to explain why it demands a total business model transformation for professionals. Aaron, a…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsFrom Lawyer to Entrepreneur: The Mindset Shift to Scale Legal Services
In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Jessica Portalatin, founder of Portalatin Business Law Firm and a Super Lawyers…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsSpotting the Hidden People Risks in Your Business
Most business owners don’t realize how much hidden people risks can stall growth. Gaps in roles, fuzzy decision rights, and unspoken communication breakdowns…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsGrowing your firm? Let's talk tech stack and AI to make it possible!
Running a fast-growing law firm in today’s environment requires more than legal expertise—it demands the right technology to scale efficiently and deliver…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsUnconventional Wisdom About Leading Humans (Not Just Teams)
Conventional wisdom sounds safe—but playing it safe rarely leads to breakthroughs. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, Julio Gonzalez sits down with Kim…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsSales Tips to Hit Your Goals Before the End of the Year
As the year winds down, many business owners feel the pressure to meet or exceed their sales goals. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsGreasing the Gears of Operations: How to Boost Employee Buy-In & Performance
Most change initiatives don’t fail because of strategy—they fail because leaders underestimate how people naturally react to change. Fear, guilt, nostalgia…
From Stuck to Scaled: Growth Strategies for SMBsIs Trust Your Greatest Asset or Greatest Liability?
Trust is more than a value—it’s a measurable business asset. In this episode of From Stuck to Scaled, host Julio Gonzalez sits down with Maggie Ishak…