Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps
Hi, I'm Jonathan Herps. If you're a business owner, CEO, or senior leader looking to scale your business, you're in the right place.
Here, we go beyond generic business advice.
I share proven strategies, practical tools, and real-world insights that help you build a self-managing, scalable, and profitable business.
But it's not just about the business—it's about you as the leader. Because the success of your business is a direct reflection of your growth.
On this channel, you can expect:
- Growth Strategies: Learn how to scale revenue, profits, and impact.
- Leadership Development: Discover the habits and mindset shifts that make great CEOs.
- Team & Culture: Build a high-performing, accountable leadership team that doesn't rely on you for every decision.
- Systems & Processes: Understand how to streamline operations for predictable, consistent growth.
I’ve been fortunate to mentor and coach 100s of CEOs across many industries and geographies, helping them overcome growth plateaus, build high-performing teams, and achieve more freedom in their business and personal lives. My mission is to help you do the same.
Ready to scale up? Hit subscribe and join me for actionable insights that can help you lead with confidence, grow with intention, and create a business that serves your life, not the other way around.
Helpful Links:
- Website: scaleupgrowth.co
- Watch More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@scaleupgrowth
- Free CEO Dashboard Template: https://scaleup.scaleupgrowth.co/homepage-page
- Podcast: scaleupgrowth.co/podcast
- Email: jonathan@scaleupgrowth.co
Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps
The Leadership Mindset for Scaling a Thriving Business with Helder Klemp
Scaling a business isn’t just about rapid growth. It’s about creating a strong foundation, making strategic decisions, and assembling the right team to sustain long-term success.
In this episode, Jonathan Herps is joined by Helder Klemp, co-founder and CEO of DNX Solutions, to discuss the pivotal leadership lessons he’s learned while growing his company from the ground up. From hiring A-players to making operations predictable and stress-free, Helder shares the insights that helped him shift from a hands-on founder to a strategic CEO.
This episode is packed with practical takeaways on scaling, leadership, and building a resilient company. Whether you're a CEO, business owner, or executive, you'll gain valuable lessons from Helder’s journey, from bootstrapping a startup to running a thriving business.
In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:
- Transitioning from a technical founder to a strategic CEO (01:23)
- Why hiring the right people is the key to sustainable growth (08:38)
- The power of deep focus, data-driven decisions, and disciplined systems to drive sustainable business growth (12:40)
- Why saying no and letting go are keys to success (16:53)
- Why hiring A-players fuels growth and why settling for less costs more in the long run (20:26)
- How financial literacy empowers leaders to make smarter decisions, secure funding, and scale with confidence (24:14)
- Why charisma is essential for effective leadership (26:26)
- Why sales is the foundation of scaling (33:50)
Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:
- Scaling isn’t just about growth. It’s also about focus, discipline, and strategy.
- Hiring the right people early prevents burnout and accelerates success.
- Letting go and empowering a leadership team is the only way to scale.
- Cash flow mastery is non-negotiable for sustainable business growth.
- Making operations predictable and structured is the key to long-term success.
WHERE TO FIND HELDER KLEMP
- Website: https://dnx.solutions/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helderklemp/
CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS
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Email: admin@scaleupgrowth.co
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