In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder & President of Build Scale Grow, Inc., Benjamin Friedman.   Are you a small business owner who needs help to take your company to the next level? Do you feel like you've hit a plateau and can't figure out how to break through? Benjamin shared some invaluable insights into founders' challenges when scaling their businesses. He stressed the importance of identifying knowledge and experience gaps and building suitable systems to reach your goals. As your business grows, it's crucial to find the right talent – full-time employees or fractional resources – and to take calculated risks to execute your vision. But where to start? Benjamin's book “Scale: Reach Your Peak” is an excellent resource for founders looking to apply academic best practices in real-world situations. You can level up your operations and achieve success by categorizing your business challenges and prioritizing your resources.   About Benjamin Friedman: Benjamin is a seasoned financial and operational expert with over 20 years of experience. He founded Build Scale Grow Inc. in 2019, a company dedicated to helping startups scale and multiply. Friedman has held multiple senior roles, including Chief Operating Officer, where he has directed various departments, including sales, marketing, and legal. His leadership has led to five successful M&A transactions in the past decade. He authored the book “Scale: Reach Your Peak,” a comprehensive guide for business growth. Friedman values open communication, collaboration, and optimism in achieving company goals and individual performance. His approach fosters immediate problem-solving, building scalable systems, and implementing accountability metrics.   About Build Scale Grow, Inc.: Build Scale Grow, Inc. is a solution-oriented company aiding businesses aiming to make an impact in their industries. The firm provides strategic advice to navigate challenges and anticipate future obstacles tailored to each company's unique values and business model. Recognizing the focus of businesses on product or service expansion, Build Scale Grow helps alleviate concerns about infrastructure. They aim to provide support in building or optimizing teams, software, processes, and systems to expedite and maximize market reach. Their primary mission is to assist businesses in realizing their vision effectively and efficiently.   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur:  https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out Build Scale Grow, Inc. website at https://www.webuildscalegrow.com/ Check out Build Scale Grow, Inc. on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildscalegrow/ Check out Benjamin Friedman on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbfriedman/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.