My Business Playbook

613: 11 Changes I'm Making Right Now to Scale to 8 Figures

Apr 6, 2026
Shifts in team structure and hiring full-time leaders to scale responsibility. A CEO/founder role split to free up creative energy. Radical calendar clearing and time audits to protect focus. Experimenting with AI Fridays for innovation and upskilling. A podcast-first YouTube pivot and raw, iPhone-style content over polish. Low-cost funnels that massively improved lead quality.
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ANECDOTE

How Hiring A Content Partner Saved Shoot Days

  • Laura hired Sam as a creative content manager to stop arriving at shoots short on ideas.
  • Sam and an editor plus marketing assistants now run video execution so Laura can stay creative without burning out.
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Split CEO Duties Between Founder And Operator

  • Decide who is the CEO and separate operational management from the founder/face role.
  • Laura chose to be the founder and face while Nathan steps into the CEO role with clear reporting and weekly board meetings.
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Scale Delivery With Daily Coaching Calls

  • Increase delivery support by adding frequent coaching touchpoints.
  • Next Level Club moved from one weekly call with breakouts to daily calls (including a US/EU slot) to better serve global members.
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