Episode 94: Growing Up Your Business, Part 2 – The Strategic Power of Pausing

In Part 2 of our Growing Up Your Business series, Patrick and Patsy dive into a bold but often overlooked strategy for growth: pausing on purpose.

While the instinct to “push forward at all costs” feels natural in fast-moving companies, it can backfire when your foundation—leadership, structure, clarity, and process—isn’t ready to support scale. This episode reframes the decision to pause growth not as failure, but as a strategic, courageous move that sets the stage for lasting success.

Patrick shares a compelling story of a CEO who halted an aggressive growth plan after recognizing the team wasn’t ready—an act that ultimately led to stronger, more sustainable results.

You’ll also learn about the Organizational Maturity Litmus Test, a practical tool to help leaders assess readiness for growth. If your organization is stuck in constant firefighting, relitigating decisions, or relying too heavily on top leadership, this episode is a must-listen.

✅ Explore:

• Why pausing growth can accelerate long-term success
• Common red flags that signal organizational immaturity
• How to shift your mindset from chasing momentum to building it
• Key questions every leader should ask before scaling

This episode challenges senior leaders to take a hard look at where their organization stands—and what it takes to grow the right way.

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🎧 Episode 93 – Why Growing Your Business Isn’t the Same as Growing It Up

🚨 Are you scaling your business… but still stuck in frustration, poor accountability, or reactive leadership? You might be chasing growth before your organization is truly ready.

In this eye-opening episode of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, hosts Patrick Lyons and Patsy Feeman reveal why growing up your business—not just growing it—is the key to long-term success.

They kick off a powerful new series focused on organizational maturity, helping CEOs and senior leaders diagnose what’s holding them back and what needs to change to scale sustainably.

🧠 You’ll discover:

• The hidden cost of premature scaling
• How immature leadership teams sabotage growth
• The critical shift from reactive to strategic leadership
• Why top-team alignment is non-negotiable
• A roadmap to organizational maturity that drives real progress

✅ If you want to build a business that lasts—not just one that grows—this episode is your starting point.

🔗 Plus, get a preview of upcoming episodes on:

• Leadership Alignment
• Executive Readiness
• Building a High-Performance Culture

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In Episode 92 of The Frustrated CEO, we cut through the noise to help you spot the business trends that actually matter. Learn a simple framework to focus your attention, engage your team, and lead with confidence—plus, get our free guide: 2025 Q3 Trends & Strategies for Family-Run Businesses. Don’t chase trends—use them strategically.
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