Why Scaling Isn't Always the Answer and What to Do Instead with Michel Prive

Executive coach and sales strategist Michel Prive joins Lisa McGuire for a conversation that every entrepreneur, leader, and purpose-driven business owner needs to hear.

If you’re expanding your team, offering more services, or chasing bigger revenue goals—but something feels off—this episode is your sign to pause and reassess. Because scaling isn’t always about “more.” Sometimes, it's about better.

Michel brings over 25 years of experience guiding companies from scrappy startups to billion-dollar giants. In this conversation, he unpacks why many organizations end up scaling chaos instead of growth.

He explains how to avoid building what he calls the “three-legged monster”—a business that looks successful on paper but is internally strained, misaligned, and burning out its people. Lisa and Michel break down practical steps to grow with clarity, structure, and purpose, so you don’t just grow fast—you grow right.

Whether you’re a solopreneur or a seasoned CEO, you’ll leave this episode equipped with a framework for intentional growth that supports your freedom, team alignment, and long-term success.

Key Takeaways

• Why scaling for the sake of growth often leads to organizational chaos

• The “three-legged monster” metaphor and what it means for your business

• The importance of going back to the drawing board—at every stage of growth

• How to reframe the loss of a key employee as an opportunity, not a crisis

• Why mindset is the secret weapon for intentional scaling

• How referrals and human connection outpace even the best marketing strategies

• What to consider before you even think about hiring

• How to turn business chaos into a predictable, calm growth engine

• Why Sell Well and similar events are mission-critical in today’s referral economy

CONNECT WITH MICHEL

Website:  https://www.slictexas.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-priv%C3%A9/ 

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Sales Performance Evaluation: https://salesxceleration.com/sales-agility-assessment/?locationid=30772239 

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