The Scaling UP Podcast

Written by: John Yankanich Chad Kessler Yong Kim John Reed
  • Summary

  • Scaling a business is tough — why figure it out the hard way when you can learn from someone who’s been there? We bring on top business leaders to share real stories of what has worked...and hasn’t. This is real talk with actionable insights from people who want to help you grow smarter and faster. If you’re serious about scaling your business, this is the show you can’t afford to miss.

    John Yankanich, Chad Kessler, Yong Kim, John Reed
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Episodes
  • Stop Delegating, Start Empowering for Leadership That Scales with Chad Kessler and Dr. Bryan Deptula
    Feb 26 2025

    Leaders aren’t born—they’re made. And with today's workplace being reshaped by and AI and the pandemic, leaders must now RE-learn how to lead. In this episode, Chad Kessler sits down with Dr. Bryan Deptula—author, speaker, and leadership consultant—to explore the art and science of leadership. Drawing from neuroscience-based leadership development and his proven M.U.S.C.L.E. framework, Bryan shares actionable strategies to empower your team, navigate crises, and grow as a leader. With compelling stories—including a life-changing moment of leadership wisdom inspired by a toddler’s perspective—this episode is packed with high-reward, low-risk insights to help you scale your business and build your "leader muscle." If you're leading a business and want to scale it up, this episode is a must.

    To visit with Chad about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler

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    36 mins
  • How Exhausted Leaders Limit Business Growth with Chad Kessler and Melissa Carson
    Dec 2 2024

    When leaders neglect their endurance, it’s not just their work that suffers—everything around them does. Including their ability to scale up. In this episode Chad Kessler chats with endurance leadership specialist Melissa Carson to explore how leaders can manage their energy to avoid burnout, build resilient teams, and keep their organizations thriving. Melissa shares her unique perspective from HR and endurance athletics, offering insights on maintaining momentum in the workplace and in life, so leaders don't just go the distance—they bring others with them.

    To visit with Chad about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://contact.thescalinguppodcast.com/contact-chad-kessler

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    32 mins
  • Streamlining Operations For Explosive Growth with Yong Kim and Erica Quigley
    Nov 11 2024

    You'll never scale up...if your operations aren't in order. If you feel like your growth is two steps forward, then one step back, this episode is for you. Today Yong Kim sits down with Erica Quigley, CEO of Poka-Yoke Solutions and a business operations expert, to explore what it takes to streamline your business operations so you can scale up. Erica shares essential strategies to prioritize strategic initiatives amid daily demands, how AI can transform communication, and boosting workflow efficiency.

    To visit with Yong about being on the show or learn more about what he does as Fractional Chief Revenue Officer please visit: https://korestrategiesllc.com/

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    33 mins

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