Stuck to Scaling: The $1 Million Journey
Stuck to Scaling: The $1 Million Journey
Podcast Description
Join Sharrin Fuller, serial entrepreneur, CEO of multiple 7-figure businesses, and the straight-talking coach behind Glass Wallet Ventures, on an unfiltered, deeply relatable journey through the emotional and strategic chaos of scaling a business. Stuck to Scaling: The $1 Million Journey unmasks what keeps founders up at night—from imposter syndrome to the relentless grind of growth—and lays down how to overcome it with grit, humor, and zero fluff. This live podcast isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the humans behind the hustle. If you’re building something big and need real talk from someone who’s actually done it, you’re in the right place.
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The show tackles themes of emotional and strategic chaos in business growth, covering topics like imposter syndrome, burnout, and effective delegation with episode highlights including a detailed breakdown of the 'Stuck in the Suck' experience and actionable insights for dealing with common founder hurdles.
Join Sharrin Fuller, serial entrepreneur, CEO of multiple 7-figure businesses, and the straight-talking coach behind Glass Wallet Ventures, on an unfiltered, deeply relatable journey through the emotional and strategic chaos of scaling a business. Stuck to Scaling: The $1 Million Journey unmasks what keeps founders up at night—from imposter syndrome to the relentless grind of growth—and lays down how to overcome it with grit, humor, and zero fluff. This live podcast isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the humans behind the hustle. If you’re building something big and need real talk from someone who’s actually done it, you’re in the right place.
Show Notes: Episode 1 – Stuck in the Suck: Why Scaling Feels So Hard
Host: Sharrin Fuller, CEO of Glass Wallet Ventures Guest: Sean Duncan, Founder of SMD Consulting & the Chief Proactive Advisor Program
Overview: Kicking off the Stuck to Scaling series, Sharrin sits down with long-time friend and advisor Sean Duncan for a raw, unfiltered look at the emotional chaos and business realities that make scaling feel so damn hard. From burnout and bad hires to working in the business instead of on it, this episode digs into the patterns that trap even the most seasoned entrepreneurs—and how to break free.
Whether you’re buried in client deadlines or questioning your whole business model, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim control and scale with purpose. Expect brutal honesty, real-life screwups, and surprisingly actionable strategies.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why scaling feels like drowning (and what to do about it)
- How to spot when you’re stuck in “employee mode” as a founder
- The emotional cost of ignoring your own advice
- What it really means to work “on the business”
- Sharrin and Sean’s favorite unfiltered advice on hiring, outsourcing, and letting go
- The difference between “big P” and “small p” purpose—and why both matter
Takeaways:
- Step back—Intentionally work on the business, even in the busiest seasons.
- Set real, reachable goals—Avoid perfection paralysis by prioritizing progress over ideal outcomes.
- Get support—Be vulnerable with peers, mentors, or your community. You’re not meant to do this alone.
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Chief Proactive Advisor Program (Sean Duncan)
- Glass Wallet Ventures (Sharrin Fuller)
- Scalable to Saleable blueprint (now called From Startup 2 Seven Figures)
- AP Accounting Advisory Board
- Using outsourcing and tech strategically
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