Ascend & Thrive: The Scaling Secrets
Ascend & Thrive: The Scaling Secrets
Podcast Description
Welcome to Growth CEO Secrets, hosted by Stacey Chillemi and featuring Cruz Gamboa, founder of Ascend Growth Ventures. Join us as Cruz shares his 20+ years of expertise as a Strategic CFO and Scaling Up Coach, offering invaluable advice and proven strategies for mission-driven businesses seeking profitable scale.With a focus on empowering CEOs and founders to break through growth ceilings, Cruz combines mindset, financial clarity, and operational strategies to propel businesses past the $10M mark. Gain real-world insights and practical tools in each episode, designed to lighten the load for CEOs and foster sustainable growth.🔗 For growth strategies and impactful scaling insights, visit: https://ascendgrowthventures.com/📱 For more insights into scaling impact-driven companies beyond $10M and strategic financial advice, connect with Cruz Gamboa onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgamboa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendgrowthventures/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ascend-thrive-the-scaling-secrets--6644034/support.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on topics related to business growth, financial strategies, and operational excellence. Episodes cover themes such as scaling beyond $10 million, reinventing business models, and mindset shifts for entrepreneurs. Examples include Cruz Gamboa's journey of scaling his business and practical tools for breaking through growth ceilings.
Ready to scale your business beyond the plateau and unlock explosive growth?
Ascend & Thrive is your essential playbook to mastering rapid expansion, innovation, and business traction.
Stacey Chillemi chats with seasoned growth strategist Cruz Gamboa about:
📈 Proven scaling frameworks and revenue-boosting tactics covering team, tech, marketing, and operations
💡 Insider access to the strategies behind 7-figure launches, operational streamlining, and market dominance
🎙️ Candid interviews with founders, CEOs, and scaling experts revealing real-world case studies
🔧 Tactical tools for systematizing workflows, building high-performance teams, and automating growth engines
Each episode is a power-packed guide, arming ambitious entrepreneurs and small business leaders with the mindset, methodology, and momentum to ascend to the next level.
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What does it take to shatter the $10 million ceiling—and keep climbing?
In this episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi, serial entrepreneur Cruz Gamboa gets candid about scaling his startup past eight figures. From market pivots to funding hacks, he breaks down the exact strategies that propelled his company beyond $10 million in revenue. You’ll learn how to:
- 🚀 Validate & Pivot: Run rapid experiments to find true market fit
- 💡 Leverage the 80/20 Rule: Invest in the 20 % of channels driving 80 % of growth
- 🛠️ Build a Lean Ops Engine: Scale systems and processes without breaking the bank
- 💰 Optimize Your Funding Mix: Combine revenue‑based financing, venture debt, and strategic angels
- 🎯 Align Your KPIs: Use dashboards that keep your team and investors laser‑focused
Whether you’re eyeing your first seven‑figure year or your next funding round, Cruz’s journey offers a roadmap to sustainable, high‑velocity growth.
• 🌐 Download Cruz’s free scaling toolkit → https://ascendgrowthventures.com/
• 🔗 Connect with Cruz on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgamboa/
🎉 Join us at the Ascend & Thrive live event where you can uncover exclusive scaling secrets! Use the code SCALEEASY10 at checkout to secure your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/dFZjgFRf
For more insights into scaling impact-driven companies beyond $10M and strategic financial advice, connect with Cruz Gamboa on
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruzgamboa/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ascendgrowthventures/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ascend-thrive-scaling-secrets-for-explosive-business-growth–6644034/support.
🎙️ The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi
Empowering You to Heal, Transform & Thrive
🌟 Hosted by Stacey Chillemi, bestselling author, speaker, health & mindset expert — The Advisor is your go-to podcast for personal growth, self-improvement, and holistic wellness. Every episode brings inspiring stories, expert interviews, and transformational tools to help you take control of your life and unlock your full potential.
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