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.
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Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps
CEO Playbook Ep 14: Break Free from the CEO Bottleneck Trap
What if the reason you're stuck isn't a strategy problem, but a structure one?
In this episode, Jonathan shares Helder’s powerful transformation, from overwhelmed founder to hands-off CEO of a wildly profitable, self-managing business.
You’ll learn the 5 practical shifts that helped Helder get out of daily firefighting, scale his team, and take real holidays (without things falling apart). Plus, Jonathan breaks down how to turn cash from a stressor into a strategic weapon so you can scale without fear.
If you’re wanting more freedom without sacrificing growth, this episode lays out the roadmap for you.
In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:
- The CEO bottleneck trap and how to escape it (00:24)
- 5 powerful shifts to rebuild your role and empower your team (01:02)
- How Helder’s profit, time off, and leadership soared within 12 months (02:34)
- The 3 cash flow fixes that turned financial fear into strategic power (03:04)
- Why a “boring” business is the real flex (04:06)
Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:
- You can’t scale if you’re still the fixer. Build the team that solves problems without you.
- Profit grows when systems run the day-to-day and you stay focused on strategy.
- Cash gives you options. Make it predictable, not panic-inducing.
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