Customer Success Manager @ ScoreShots | Helping athletic programs (youth, high school, college & professional) create better graphics. | Delivering top-notch and high quality customer service with a focus on technology.

I’m a Web & Accessibility Consultant turned aspiring Career Coach who loves helping people move forward, whether that’s building a more accessible website, navigating a career transition, or simply finding clarity in a confusing season.

Over the past several years, I’ve worked with small businesses, nonprofits, and leaders across different industries to improve their digital presence and make their websites more welcoming to everyone. Along the way, I realized something big: the part I enjoy most is helping people. Listening to where they’re stuck. Offering guidance. Helping them see options they didn’t realize they had.

That’s what led me to career coaching.

I especially love supporting people going through transitions: former coaches, career changers, and anyone trying to figure out “what’s next.” I’ve been there myself, and I know how overwhelming it can feel. My approach is simple: clarity, confidence, and a clear next step forward.

What I bring:

⭐ A coaching mindset shaped by years of client support and consulting (and being a college coach). 

⭐ Experience translating complex problems into simple, actionable plans

⭐ A people-first approach grounded in empathy, encouragement, and accountability

⭐ Real-world understanding of transition, growth, and reinvention

Whether I’m improving a website’s accessibility or helping someone prepare for their next opportunity, my mission is the same: to make things easier, more transparent, and more hopeful.

If you're navigating a career transition, need accessibility support, or just want to connect, I’d love to talk.

Doug McSorley

📣 Talent Spotlight: Meet Amy Cronin
Director of Operations | Supply Chain & Logistics Leader | Operational Excellence

This spotlight features Amy Cronin, a senior operations and supply chain leader with more than 20 years of experience driving results in complex, fast-paced environments. Amy is known for building strong teams, improving systems end-to-end, and leading with visibility and accountability.

🔹 Location: Macedon, NY
🔹 Open to: Hybrid or on-site leadership roles (local or regional)
🔹 Target Roles:
• Director of Operations
• Director of Supply Chain / Logistics
• Operations Leader (Manufacturing, Distribution, Consumer Goods)

🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/gsQwYe9T

⭐ Top Skills & Strengths

• End-to-end supply chain & logistics leadership
• Hands-on, visible leadership with strong team engagement
• Creative problem solver with a practical, results-driven mindset
• Process improvement, continuous improvement & KPI execution
• Large-scale warehouse & distribution operations

🚀 Notable Highlights

• Led regional supply chain and distribution operations across North and Latin America, supporting 150,000+ sq. ft. DC operations and 200+ associates
• Drove measurable improvements in operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and supply chain resilience through process optimization and digital integration
• Recognized as a 2023 SIA Women in Security Power 100 Honoree and founder/executive sponsor of Women@Bosch

✨ Quick Snapshot

Amy is a seasoned operations and supply chain leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. She thrives in environments where leadership, accountability, and operational impact matter and she’s looking to bring that experience to a local organization ready to grow.

If your organization needs an operations leader who can scale teams, strengthen supply chains, and deliver results, Amy is someone worth connecting with.

Let’s keep lifting up great talent. 🌱

#TalentInTheSpotlight #CareerSpotlight #OperationsLeadership #SupplyChain #Logistics #OperationsJobs #Leadership #Hiring #OpenToWork

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Precision Nutrition - Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification

WebAIM - Accessible Documents: Word, Powerpoint, and Acrobat by WebAIM

Advanced PDF Accessibility 

Creating Accessible PDFs

Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL Certification

Intro to Photography

Public Relations in Sports

Social Media and Sports Marketing

Sports Events and Entertainment

Sports Marketing

Sports Sales and Sponsorships

Graduate of the Sports Marketing and Media Bachelors Degree program.

I started in the Computer Information Systems program and finished with a Business Administration Associates Degree. 

I was in the Engineering Science program. 

US Lacrosse

A major revision to the legacy Inside Lacrosse store-front using an increasingly popular opensource e-commerce outfit named OpenCart. The software is deployed in a highly-available, high-capacity multi-server cluster utilizing Xen virtualization.

ILStore.com

Customer Success Manager | Helping athletic programs (youth, high school, college & professional) create better graphics. | Delivering top-notch and high-quality customer service with a focus on tech.

As an Internet Marketing Specialist & Lacrosse Evaluator at CyberXtrain, I have been delivering web analytics, SEO, and social media marketing for customers in the sports and fitness fields for over 25 years. I have a proven track record of increasing clients' website presence and updating content, as well as creating highlight lacrosse films for players to showcase to coaches. I also produce game highlights for the Monroe CC and Roberts Wesleyan College Lacrosse Teams, which have helped increase our web and social media traffic.

In addition to my role at CyberXtrain, I am also a Freelance Lacrosse Evaluator and Recruiter for various companies. I leverage my experience as a Customer Success Manager to drive success in accounting by consistent communication with customers and helping resolve issues quickly. I was the primary person on the project that helped Presto Sports collect $2.5M back in past-due invoices. I am also certified in Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL by Front Office Sports and Creating Accessible PDFs and Advanced PDF Accessibility by LinkedIn. I am passionate about using my skills and certifications to help athletes and organizations achieve their goals.

Senior Logistics Management Professional Dynamic and Motivated Leader in Strategic Logistics and Sales Operations

Career Coach | Web & Accessibility Consultant | Helping People Find Clarity, Confidence & Their Next Step Forward | McSorley Designs

Looking for a new role right now? I’d love to help get more eyes on you this week.


I’ve been using this space to spotlight people in my network who are #OpenToWork, and it’s been incredible to see how much visibility and momentum a single post can create.

The job search can feel overwhelming, and sometimes all it takes is one extra introduction, one share, or one person saying, “I know someone.”

Here’s how I can help:

• If you’re #OpenToWork, send me a message. I’ll share a simple template so we can highlight your skills, strengths, and the roles you’re targeting.
 • If you’re hiring, keep an eye out, there’s a lot of strong talent in this community.
 • If you’re here to support others, a quick like, comment, or repost truly helps these posts travel further.

Let’s help a few more people gain traction and confidence this week.

If you’ve been hesitant to put yourself out there, please consider this your nudge. :)

As you may or may not know, over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spotlight a few amazing people in my network who are #OpenToWork ....


Let’s help them find a new role. 

I want to share them again because they truly deserve visibility:

✨ Ally Smith – an HR professional who thrives at the intersection of people, leadership, and real-world complexity. Ally brings deep expertise in employee relations, California employment law, and leadership coaching, especially within fast-paced, high-growth environments. 

More about Ally and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/g_rdVKqa

✨ Michelle Brunatti - a seasoned quality and supply chain professional with 20+ years of experience driving improvement across global supplier networks and complex operational environments. Michelle brings deep technical expertise paired with a collaborative, mentoring mindset.

More about Michelle and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gceePKPK

✨ Jaime Peca - a people-focused professional with a strong background in employee relations, operations, and customer-facing leadership. Jaime brings a thoughtful, empathetic approach to supporting teams while driving meaningful business outcomes.

More about Jaime and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gmBKUY7j

✨ Austin Lago – a service-minded professional who thrives in fast-paced, customer-focused environments. Austin brings strong communication skills, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to helping people, whether supporting clients remotely or contributing to team success in high-energy settings. 

More about Austin and what he is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gJxjztZS

Each of them brings unique skills, experience, and heart to their work, and any organization would be lucky to have them on its team.

If you’re hiring, I encourage you to check out their posts, connect with them, and start a conversation. And two more people in my comments below. 

And if you’re #OpenToWork and would like me to spotlight you in a future post, please feel free to reach out. I’m more than happy to help however I can; sometimes visibility and one connection can make all the difference.

#Hiring 
#Careers 
#JobSearch 
#Networking 
#Community 
#SupportEachOther 
#PayItForward

Hi all, it’s that time again. We are already in the third week of January - let’s find some people some new jobs. 

I’ve found several fully remote / remote-friendly roles spanning customer success, healthcare admin/ops, SaaS/tech, and mission-driven companies. 

If you or someone you know is looking for flexibility and a meaningful work environment, these could be a great fit.

Customer Success Manager: Finalis (remote): https://lnkd.in/gj6z2WRr

Digital Accessibility Associate: SR International INC (AZ but can be remote): https://lnkd.in/gRhyng83

Client Growth Manager: Smith & Carson (remote): https://lnkd.in/gAbWEGxn

Client Success Manager: Yellowstone Local (remote): https://lnkd.in/gDTbRm6P

Digital Accessibility Specialist / Senior Digital Accessibility Specialist: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (IL): https://lnkd.in/gS7276tx

Accessibility Tester: Teksystems (remote): https://lnkd.in/gbcbn8JX

Customer Success Manager: Antenna (remote): https://lnkd.in/gduA8TUY

Senior Sales Recruiting Manager: Raise (remote): https://lnkd.in/gqdBg4Rb

Senior Quality Engineer: Khan Academy (Remote): https://lnkd.in/gJCJhVAH

Customer Success Manager: Professional Employment Group of Colorado (remote): https://lnkd.in/gHGqnrQQ

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist I: MetroStar (remote): https://lnkd.in/gabA3TaJ

Commercial Account Executive: Box (NYC): https://lnkd.in/gbU2Rwwt

Client Success Manager: Xplorie (Remote): https://lnkd.in/gC-33dDM

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to pass along. I’m happy to help. If you know of any other openings, feel free to comment below and let people know. 

🔁 Please feel free to share, tag or forward to anyone who might benefit!

#RemoteWork #Opentowork #EdTech #SaaS #CustomerSuccess #AdminJobs #CareerChange #JobSearch

📣 Talent Spotlight: Meet Janelle Hardisty, Ph.D, MSc, MPAS, PA-C 
Medical Science Liaison | Medical Outcomes Liaison | Oncology & Cardiometabolic Expertise

This spotlight features Janelle Hardisty, an experienced Medical Affairs professional with deep launch experience across oncology and cardiometabolic therapeutic areas. Janelle brings a rare combination of clinical expertise, scientific rigor, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful, real-world conversations.

🔹 Location: Fort Collins, CO
🔹 Open to: Fully remote roles
🔹 Target Roles:
• Medical Science Liaison (MSL)
• Senior Medical Science Liaison
• Medical Outcomes Liaison

🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/g5yZA8m7

⭐ Top Strengths

• KOL development & engagement
• Launch readiness & execution
• Medical insights generation
• Cross-functional collaboration

🚀 Professional Impact

• Extensive experience supporting successful product launches in oncology and cardiometabolic disease states
• Trusted partner to internal medical, commercial, and clinical teams
• Recognized for elevating medical team impact through strategic partnerships and clear, credible communication

✨ Quick Snapshot

Janelle is a Physician Assistant with a PhD in Physiology, known for bridging science and practice. Her work focuses on helping medical teams engage stakeholders with clarity, confidence, and scientific integrity: ensuring insights drive real impact.

If your organization is preparing for a launch or strengthening its Medical Affairs presence, Janelle is someone worth connecting with.

Let’s keep spotlighting exceptional talent. 🌱

#TalentInTheSpotlight #CareerSpotlight #MedicalAffairs #MSL #Oncology #Cardiometabolic #LifeSciences #OpenToWork #Hiring

I love hearing news like this.

Two more amazing connections of mine have landed new roles, and I couldn’t be happier for them. Watching people step into new chapters after staying patient, persistent, and hopeful never gets old.

New beginnings. New opportunities. Real momentum.

 Go crush it this year, you’ve earned it. So proud of you both.

And to anyone still looking or feeling discouraged right now: please don’t give up. Your moment is coming. Keep showing up, keep believing in yourself, and keep letting people know what you’re looking for. This season will turn.

📣 Talent Spotlight: Meet Michelle Brunatti
Quality Management | Process Improvement | Supplier Quality & Change Management

This spotlight features Michelle Brunatti, a seasoned quality and supply chain professional with 20+ years of experience driving improvement across global supplier networks and complex operational environments. Michelle brings deep technical expertise paired with a collaborative, mentoring mindset.

🔹 Location: Scottsdale, AZ
🔹 Open to: Onsite, hybrid, or remote • Full-time or contract (with benefits)
🔹 Target Roles:
• Quality Specialist / Auditor
• Quality Engineer (non-licensed)
• Continuous Improvement / Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Supplier Quality & Supplier Development

🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/gZrQZTXd

⭐ Top Skills & Strengths

• Quality management & quality assurance expertise
• Supplier quality management and development
• Auditing and compliance
• Critical thinking and root-cause analysis
• Clear communication, collaboration, and mentoring

🚀 Notable Highlights

• Led packaging and logistics improvements for a global Asian supplier, reducing cost of poor quality (COPQ) and production downtime
• Managed a global supplier audit program, developing audit plans aligned directly to business and supplier requirements
• Mentored junior Supplier Quality Engineers on audit best practices and defect data analysis, strengthening team capability

✨ Quick Snapshot

Michelle is a quality and supply chain professional with over two decades of experience supporting operational excellence. She is known for her ability to improve systems, elevate supplier performance, and develop people — all while keeping business outcomes front and center.

If your organization is looking for a quality leader who understands suppliers, systems, and sustainable improvement, Michelle is someone worth connecting with.

Let’s keep spotlighting great talent. 🌱

#TalentInTheSpotlight #CareerSpotlight #QualityManagement #SupplierQuality #ProcessImprovement #ChangeManagement #ContinuousImprovement #OpenToWork #Hiring

Senior Quality Management Expert | Supplier Chain Quality & Development Engineer | Change Agent | First Articles | APQP | Continuous Improvement | Auditor | Trainer | RCCA/CAPA | Supplier Management

Hi all, it’s that time again. Happy 2nd week of January - let’s find people new jobs. 

I’ve found several fully remote / remote-friendly roles spanning customer success, healthcare admin/ops, SaaS/tech, and mission-driven companies. 

If you or someone you know is looking for flexibility and a meaningful work environment, these could be a great fit.

Customer Success Manager: Intellicheck (remote): https://lnkd.in/gmMRiPqe

Lead Digital Accessibility Consultant: Data-Core Systems, INC (remote): https://lnkd.in/gFiZymta
data-core-systems-inc

Account Executive, Vermont: Edmunds (Vermont): https://lnkd.in/gcEkPU83

Growth Marketing Manager - US: Perk (remote): https://lnkd.in/gHbK4UDP

Accessibility Tester II: Governor’s office of Information Technology (CO): https://lnkd.in/gHmnNrri

Social Media & Community Manager: Chargebee (remote): https://lnkd.in/gE6AR-ud

Manager, Customer Success: MealSuite (remote): https://lnkd.in/gsZZNSB2

Healthcare Recruiter: Arc Health PBC (remote): https://lnkd.in/geGzZ-DR

Document Accessibility Remediation Specialist / Only W2: Tech Army (Remote): https://lnkd.in/empP2KBJ

Customer Success Manager: Imagine Learning (MA): https://lnkd.in/g5363AvZ

Recruiting Coordinator: Solace (remote): https://lnkd.in/gT9z64Z3

Account Executive - Web Development: Supreme Optimization (remote): https://lnkd.in/gzT7tcPm

Senior Client Success Manager, Health Plans: Included Health (Remote): https://lnkd.in/ghWez7Mb

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to pass along. I’m happy to help. If you know of any other openings, feel free to comment below and let people know. 

🔁 Please feel free to share, tag or forward to anyone who might benefit!

#RemoteWork #Opentowork #EdTech #SaaS #CustomerSuccess #AdminJobs #CareerChange #JobSearch

Looking for a new job right now? I’d love to help spotlight you this week.


I’ve been using this space to highlight people in my network who are #OpenToWork, and it’s been amazing to see how much visibility one post can create.

The job search can feel overwhelming and sometimes all it takes is one extra set of eyes, one share, or one connection to open the right door.

If you’re open to work and would like to be featured:

📩 Send me a message … I’ll share a quick, simple template so we can highlight your skills, strengths, and what you’re targeting.

If you’re hiring:

👀 Keep an eye out, there’s a lot of great talent in this community.

And if you’re here to support others:

🔁 A quick like, comment, or repost can truly make a difference.

Let’s help a few more people gain momentum this week. 🙌

As you may or may not know, over the past few weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to spotlight a few amazing people in my network who are 
#OpenToWork 


I want to share them again because they truly deserve visibility:

✨ Jaime Peca - a people-focused professional with a strong background in employee relations, operations, and customer-facing leadership. Jaime brings a thoughtful, empathetic approach to supporting teams while driving meaningful business outcomes.

More about Jaime and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gmBKUY7j

✨ Jalisa Gray – A creative, driven professional with a strong entrepreneurial mindset and passion for helping others through her work. 

More about Jalisa and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/g4iwaecY

✨ Heather Neisworth-Izquierdo – An experienced internal communications leader who helps organizations cut through noise, clarify priorities, and communicate change with confidence and consistency.

More about Heather and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gKdxRjky

✨ Alissa Harris – a highly organized and detail-oriented sales operations and project coordination professional with hands-on experience supporting high-volume teams and keeping complex workflows running smoothly.

More about Alissa and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/g6-23Dui

✨ Matt Lillig – an analytics and data strategy leader with 20+ years of experience helping organizations turn complex digital and customer data into clear, actionable insights that drive real business impact. 

More about Matt and what he is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gTKmGn2G

✨ Laura Cantagallo – A thoughtful, mission-driven leader with experience supporting programs and people that make a real impact.

More about Laura and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/g75Nd_yd

Each of them brings unique skills, experience, and heart to their work, and any organization would be lucky to have them on its team.

If you’re hiring, I encourage you to check out their posts, connect with them, and start a conversation.

And if you’re 
#OpenToWork and would like me to spotlight you in a future post, please feel free to reach out. I’m more than happy to help however I can; sometimes visibility and one connection can make all the difference.

#Hiring 
#Careers 
#JobSearch 
#Networking 
#Community 
#SupportEachOther 
#PayItForward

📣 Candidate Spotlight: Meet Laura Cantagallo
Accessibility & Assistive Technology Leader | EdTech Professional | Inclusive Systems Builder

Today’s spotlight features someone making a meaningful difference in education and accessibility, Laura Cantagallo. With over 15 years of experience helping schools and organizations implement inclusive technologies, she brings a rare blend of strategic vision, educator empathy, and hands-on technical knowledge.

I enjoyed talking to Laura right before Thanksgiving and can tell she will find a job very quickly. I loved her energy. 

🔹 Location: Collingswood, NJ
🔹 Open to: Full-time remote (EdTech roles), hybrid Philly region if mission-aligned
🔹 Target Roles: Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Professional Development, Project/Product Management, EdTech Operations
🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/gVmmZZ2W

⭐ Top Skills & Strengths
• Accessibility & AT (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, WCAG reviews, VPATs)
• Professional Development & Adult Learning
• Instructional Technology Implementation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Relationship Building
• Systems Thinking + Clear, Effective Communication

🚀 Notable Highlights

• Led districtwide accessibility and AT implementation: training 100s of educators and building sustainable support structures
• Built and deployed a $500K statewide AT asset tracking system at Temple University to streamline lending, demos & reporting
• Organized and led Apple’s Accessibility Day, showcasing educator-driven AT practices and inclusive design

✨ Quick Snapshot

Laura is an educator, leader, and strategist dedicated to equitable access in education. She excels at guiding teams through complex challenges: operationalizing technology so that it actually supports the humans using it every day.

If your team is focused on accessible, inclusive educational technology, let’s get Laura in the room. She can help you create systems that empower both educators and learners. 💪✨

#Hiring #EdTech #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #InclusiveDesign #InstructionalTech #OpenToWork

Open article: Laura Cantagallo - Discovery Education | LinkedIn by linkedin.com

Laura Cantagallo - Discovery Education | LinkedIn

📣 Talent Spotlight: Meet Doug Page
Communications | Marketing | Sports Media & Broadcasting

This spotlight features Doug Page, a communications professional with deep experience across sports media, broadcasting, and digital content. Doug brings a strong mix of on-air expertise, behind-the-scenes production, and leadership within radio stations and athletic organizations.

I've personally known Doug for a few years and HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM - he is a very talented individual. 

🔹 Location: Elmira, NY
🔹 Open to: In-person full-time roles within a 50–75 mile radius • Open to hybrid or remote opportunities
🔹 Target Roles:
• Communications
• Marketing
• Social Media

🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/gEevziB4

⭐ Top Skills & Strengths

• Leadership & operations management
• Media relations & content creation
• Broadcasting and media production expertise

🚀 Notable Highlights

• Produced website and social media content for athletic departments and radio stations, supporting fan engagement and visibility
• Served as the primary media contact for professional and collegiate teams, coordinating with newspapers, radio stations, and digital outlets
• Wrote and distributed press releases, post-game reports, sponsor commercials, and ad copy across print, radio, and digital platforms

✨ Quick Snapshot

Doug is a communications professional specializing in sports media, blending on-air broadcasting, digital content production, and leadership experience. He understands how to tell stories, engage audiences, and support organizations through clear, consistent communication.

If your organization needs a communicator who understands sports, media, and audience engagement, Doug is someone worth connecting with.
Let’s keep spotlighting great talent. 🌱

#TalentInTheSpotlight #CareerSpotlight #Communications #Marketing #SportsMedia #Broadcasting #ContentCreation #OpenToWork #Hiring

Freelance Sports Broadcaster/Photographer

Happy Sunday, my friends. There’s something about getting out into nature on mornings like this (even when it’s freezing) that completely resets me.

No notifications. No noise. Just steady breaths, stillness, and space to think.

It’s a reminder that energy doesn’t always come from doing more… sometimes it comes from slowing down, stepping outside, and letting your surroundings do the work.

And in moments like this, I’m reminded that God meets us in the quiet: restoring our strength and steadying our hearts.

Grateful for mornings and days like this.

Seeing so many friends and connections start new roles today and this week makes me genuinely happy.

New beginnings take courage: new teams, new challenges, new opportunities to grow.

To everyone starting a new job right now: best of luck. I’m rooting for you, and I hope this chapter brings confidence, momentum, and a lot of wins. You’ve earned this. 🙌

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11

Hi all, it’s that time again. This is the first one for the month of February - let’s find some people some new jobs. 


I’ve found several fully remote / remote-friendly roles spanning customer success, healthcare admin/ops, SaaS/tech, and mission-driven companies. 

If you or someone you know is looking for flexibility and a meaningful work environment, these could be a great fit.

Customer Success Manager: Gainsite (remote): https://lnkd.in/gpyfPYyC

Digital Accessibility Program Manager: City of Boulder (Boulder, CO): https://lnkd.in/gTsdtynf

Senior Client Account Manager: Loyalty (remote): https://lnkd.in/gmmprG3c

Mid-Market Customer Success Manager: Handshake (CA): https://lnkd.in/g8R4chwD

Marketing Manager: St. Francis College (remote): https://lnkd.in/gFwDjQGj

Digital Accessibility Expert: Braintrust (remote): https://lnkd.in/gSvRYBMP

Senior Client Success Manager: WorkMagic (remote): https://lnkd.in/gd63uwxp

Senior Talent Partner: Fueled (remote): https://lnkd.in/gutS3qJN

Digital Accessibility Director: The University of Alabama (Alabama): https://lnkd.in/ggsqpAtx

Director of Marketing: Totango (Remote): https://lnkd.in/g9JhH26E

Marketing and Communications Specialist: University of Florida (Jacksonville): https://lnkd.in/gKkehz_D

Accessibility Auditor: Zenyth (remote): https://lnkd.in/geSfH7rY

Recruiter: Code Search | Staffing (remote): https://lnkd.in/g3GQxsSp

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to pass along. I’m happy to help. If you know of any other openings, feel free to comment below and let people know. 

🔁 Please feel free to share, tag or forward to anyone who might benefit!
#RemoteWork #Opentowork #CareerChange #JobSearch

📣 Talent Spotlight: Meet Joyce Garcia
Field Reimbursement Leader | Patient Access & Healthcare Operations


This week’s spotlight features Joyce Garcia, a proven healthcare operations and reimbursement leader known for improving access, compliance, and financial outcomes across complex, multi-site healthcare environments. Joyce brings a servant-leader mindset, deep payer expertise, and a track record of measurable impact.

🔹 Location: Vancouver, WA
🔹 Open to: Remote preferred • Open to hybrid or on-site
🔹 Target Roles:
• Manager of Market / Patient Access
• Field Reimbursement Manager
• Healthcare Operations Leader

🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/gCVfuUQW

⭐ Top Skills & Strengths

• Clear, effective communication
• Strong follow-through and ownership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Trusted partner to providers, sales, and leadership teams

🚀 Notable Highlights

• Reduced claim denials by 50% through targeted payer issue resolution and workflow redesign
• Decreased claims processing turnaround by 30%, improving cash flow and reimbursement velocity
• Improved reimbursement accuracy and compliance across 50+ healthcare accounts
• Delivered reimbursement and payer training that increased field productivity by 50%
• Recognized as Field Reimbursement Manager of the Year for performance and leadership

🏥 Scope & Impact

• Served as the primary reimbursement resource across multi-site healthcare accounts
• Supported 27 Account Executives and 2 Area Sales Managers
• Managed reimbursement support for 50+ accounts across WA, OR, AK, CA, NV, AZ, MT, ID, UT, SD, and ND
• Former Program Director for Healogic at PeaceHealth Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center

✨ Quick Snapshot

Joyce is a servant leader recognized for building trust, improving workflows, and translating complex payer requirements into clear, actionable solutions. She helps organizations improve access to care while strengthening compliance and financial performance.

If your organization is looking for a healthcare leader who understands reimbursement end-to-end and leads with integrity, Joyce is someone worth connecting with.

Let’s keep spotlighting exceptional talent. 🌱

#TalentInTheSpotlight #CareerSpotlight #HealthcareLeadership #PatientAccess #Reimbursement #HealthcareOperations #RevenueCycle #OpenToWork #Hiring

Market Access | Field Reimbursement Manager | Buy and Bill | Payer Policy & Patient Access | Territory Management | Healthcare Operations | Cross Functional Collaboration |Community Outreach | Servant Leadership.

📣 Talent Spotlight: Meet Ashley K. Edwards
Social Media Director | Strategist | Brand Storyteller

This week’s spotlight features Ashley K. Edwards, a dynamic, results-oriented social media marketer and storyteller who knows how to create content that connects, converts, and builds brand loyalty.

🔹 Location: Orlando, FL
🔹 Open to: Remote preferred • Open to hybrid or other arrangements
🔹 Target Roles:
• Social Media Director
• Social Media Manager
• Social Media Strategist

🔹 Let’s Connect: https://lnkd.in/gpUNa2wG

⭐ Top Skills & Strengths

• Content creation & brand storytelling
• Social media strategy & planning
• Project management
• Design & visual storytelling
• Paid social & social media advertising

🚀 Notable Highlights

• Drove top-producing and award-winning social campaigns for well-known brands including Wyndham Destinations, Loews Hotels & Resorts, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, and Universal Orlando Resort
• Delivered high-impact content that shaped brand voice, increased engagement, and supported business results across major hospitality and entertainment organizations

✨ Quick Snapshot

Ashley is a social media marketer, connector, and creative thinker who thrives on inspiration and community. She brings energy, optimism, and a deep love for storytelling, paired with the strategic discipline needed to deliver real results.

If your organization is looking for a social media leader who blends creativity with execution and strategy, Ashley is someone worth connecting with.
Let’s keep spotlighting incredible talent. 🌱

#TalentInTheSpotlight #CareerSpotlight #SocialMediaMarketing #BrandStrategy #ContentCreation #DigitalMarketing #OpenToWork #Hiring

Dynamic, Results-Oriented Social Media Marketer & Storyteller for Notable Brands such as Wyndham Destinations, Loews Hotels & Resorts, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, and Universal Orlando Resort

Are you looking for your next move? Here are my weekly openings, the last one for this month. 

Whether you want to stay connected to sports or explore new fields like technology, business, or leadership, opportunities are available.  

A few roles that caught my eye this week: 

1️⃣ LeagueApps – Customer Support Specialist (remote): https://lnkd.in/gYx3XqpD

2️⃣ SportsRecruits – Account Manager (remote): https://lnkd.in/gRCfuQeE

3️⃣ Hudl – Account Executive, Elite (American Football) (NE): https://lnkd.in/gXbzkNYH

4️⃣ Score Sports – Territory Sales Rep (Orlando, FL): https://lnkd.in/g3JU2kAq

5️⃣ USA Lacrosse – Director of Regional Sales (Sparks, MD): https://lnkd.in/gnRsQ6EM

Bonus: Teamsnap – Account Executive (remote): https://lnkd.in/gWuWzpDD

These aren’t just jobs. They’re chances to leverage your passion and skills in new ways.  

If you’re thinking about a change, now’s the time to act.  

Ready to explore? Reach out or comment below, let’s find the right fit for you.  

If you know of any companies hiring, feel free to add to the list. Thank you all.

#CoachingCareer #RemoteJobs #CareerTransition #opentowork

Hi all, if you or someone you know is actively looking for a new role and could use a little extra visibility, I’d love to help.

I’ve been spotlighting people in my network who are #OpenToWork, and I have a few openings this week to feature more people. Sometimes one post, one share, or one introduction can make a real difference.

Here’s how it works:
 • If you’re job searching, send me a message, and I’ll share a few quick questions to highlight your skills and the roles you’re targeting
 • If you know someone who could use the support, please feel free to pass this along

Always happy to help where I can. Thanks, all 🙏

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to spotlight some truly talented people in my network who are currently #OpenToWork. 

Each brings a unique mix of experience, skills, and genuine passion, and each would be an incredible addition to the right team.

This past few weeks, I had the opportunity to feature:

✨ Amy Cronin – A senior operations and supply chain leader with more than 20 years of experience driving results in complex, fast-paced environments. Amy is known for building strong teams, improving systems end-to-end, and leading with visibility and accountability. 

👉 More about Amy and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gz4fmAD5

✨ Alicia Cintron – A people-centered recruiting professional with a strong track record of supporting hiring teams, building meaningful candidate experiences, and keeping complex hiring processes running smoothly. 

👉 More about Alicia and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gUi3f6qj

✨ Gary Susman – A seasoned marketing leader with a thoughtful, strategic approach to growth and leadership

👉 More about Gary and what he is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gQqHVEm5

✨ Laura Tilley – A learning and accessibility professional who designs short-form, inclusive digital learning experiences that meet compliance standards and expand access for learners worldwide. 

👉More about Laura and what she is looking for: https://lnkd.in/gMPRjTkr

✨ Erik Nielsen – A strong communicator with deep experience in technical writing and technical communication

👉 More about Erik and what he is looking for: https://lnkd.in/grJCy_mF

If you’re hiring or know someone who is, I encourage you to check out their posts, connect with them, and start a conversation. Sometimes it really does begin with one message or one introduction.

And if you’re #OpenToWork and would like to be featured in a future spotlight, please feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to help however I can: visibility, encouragement, and community support can make a real difference.

Let’s keep lifting each other up. 💙

#Hiring 
#Careers 
#JobSearch 
#Networking 
#Community 
#SupportEachOther 
#PayItForward

Hi all, it’s that time again. First off, Happy 2026. I’m hopeful that you find these job posts helpful. 

I’ve found several fully remote / remote-friendly roles spanning customer success, healthcare admin/ops, SaaS/tech, and mission-driven companies. 

If you or someone you know is looking for flexibility and a meaningful work environment, these could be a great fit.

Customer Success Manager: Synex Talent (remote): https://lnkd.in/g7XTkkay

PDF Accessibility Contractor: Aquent Talent (Castlewood, CO): https://lnkd.in/gRdd-7Gc

Director of Client Services: The Media Manager (remote): https://lnkd.in/gsQZFB9G

Growth Marketing Manager: Wojo Media LLC (remote): https://lnkd.in/guNvVQwr

Manager of Accessibility Services: The University of Bridgeport (Bridgeport, CT): https://lnkd.in/gDZy2Yfs

Social Media Manager: Household CEO (remote): https://lnkd.in/g7-w7RJi

Strategic Customer Success Manager: Apply Digital (remote): https://lnkd.in/g6x4S7Fn

Recruiter Partner: Goodwin Recruiting (remote): https://lnkd.in/gWDjfBHC

Senior Accessibility Specialist: Americaneagle.com (Remote): https://lnkd.in/gVafsfVN

Customer Success Manager: Fello (remote): https://lnkd.in/gM8E9P5K

Attorney Recruiting Coordinator: Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC (remote): https://lnkd.in/gYvg9Rag
Account Executive: Taxrock (remote): https://lnkd.in/gzhMdMty

Customer Success Manager: Echo260 (Remote): https://lnkd.in/gmudCiuC

If you’re interested or know someone who might be, feel free to pass along. I’m happy to help. If you know of any other openings, feel free to comment below and let people know. 

🔁 Please feel free to share, tag or forward to anyone who might benefit!

#RemoteWork #Opentowork #EdTech #SaaS #CustomerSuccess #AdminJobs #CareerChange #JobSearch

Helping Founders Break the $10M Ceiling | Strategy, Cash Flow & Leadership Systems | Scaling CFO

I help founders simplify scaling.

You started your business. You pushed past $1M. Now you're stuck somewhere between $3M and $10M, working harder than ever but not moving faster.

The problem isn't effort. It's complexity.

Too many priorities competing for attention. Financials that don't tell you what to do next. A team that still needs you for everything. Growth that feels like grinding instead of building.
I fix that.

I'm Cruz Gamboa, founder of Ascend Growth Ventures. I combine Scaling Up methodology with CFO-level financial clarity to help founders cut through the noise and scale with confidence.

Before this, I spent 25 years in corporate finance - including Regional CFO at GE and strategic finance leadership at GE Capital. I've seen what works at scale. Now I bring that to founders building something that matters.

I work best with CEOs in professional services, coaching, SaaS, and service-based businesses who are ready to scale profitably without burning out.

One conversation can change your trajectory: calendly.com/cruzagamboa/call-with-cruz-ascend-30min

Cruz Gamboa

Scaling isn’t about being nice.
It’s about being clean.

Clean with roles.
Clean with standards.
Clean with truth.

You don’t fire people.
You outgrow misalignment.

As the Netflix CEO puts it:

“If I wouldn’t fight to keep you, I owe you honesty—and a generous exit.”

Not because someone failed.
But because one of three things is true:
•	The role evolved faster than the person
•	The seat was wrong from the start
•	The bar moved—and the company didn’t move it back

High-performing companies don’t drag this out.
They decide early and act with dignity.

No drama.
No ego.
No moral stories.

Just:
•	Radical clarity
•	Respectful exits
•	Fair severance
•	Clean energy left behind

Dragging misalignment is the real cruelty.
Clarity is the kindness.

Scaling isn’t loyalty to individuals.
It’s loyalty to the mission, the team, and the future.

Right people.
Right seats.
Right standards.

And when someone no longer fits?
You don’t shame them.
You set them free.

If you want to scale, stop managing discomfort.
Start architecting teams.

Managers hesitate.
Leaders make room.

#scalingup #founders #growth #ceo

Most businesses don’t fail because they’re bad.

They fail because they’re trying to be someone else.

Burger King copied McDonald’s for 30 years.
Same audience.
Same positioning.
Same “family-friendly” nonsense.

And they kept losing.

Because you can’t beat the market leader
by playing their game better than them.

By 2004, Burger King was dying.
So they asked the only question that actually matters:

“Who is already buying from us?”

Not who they *wanted*.
Not who looked good in presentations.

The truth.

The answer?
Men aged 18–34.
Heavy fast-food users.
People who came back again and again.

And those customers didn’t want:

➡️ Safe
➡️ Cute
➡️ Corporate

They wanted:

➡️ Flame-grilled food
➡️ Control
➡️ Edge
➡️ Personality

So Burger King stopped pretending.

They brought back “Have It Your Way.”
Not as a slogan.
As a strategy.

They built everything around that one customer.

Marketing got bold.
Messaging got raw.
Campaigns got polarizing.

Subservient Chicken.
Whopper Freakout.

Not for everyone.
Exactly the point.

What happened next?

Same-store sales jumped.
Franchises grew.
And net income increased 2860% in three years.

That’s not a pivot.
That’s a resurrection.

Burger King didn’t beat McDonald’s.

They sidestepped them.

McDonald’s owned families.
Burger King owned young men who wanted control.

Different customer.
Different lane.
No direct competition.

Here’s the real lesson:

If you try to serve everyone,
you get ignored by everyone.

The fastest way to grow isn’t copying the leader.

It’s finding the customer they don’t care about
and building obsessively for them.

Specific beats broad.
Always.

#ceo #founder #growth

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Most businesses don’t fail from lack of effort.

They fail from listening to themselves instead of the market.

Dunkin didn’t pivot loudly.

They pivoted quietly by watching what people kept paying for. 

Then they let the data rewrite their identity.

That’s the real upgrade:
✅ Feelings → Facts
✅ Ego → Evidence
✅ deas → Income that repeats

The market is always talking.

Your sales are the language.

So here’s the uncomfortable check:
What do people come back for again and again?

And are you building more of that… or still pitching what you’re emotionally attached to?
#scalingup #CEO #founder #growth

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Your First Product Is Not Your Last

The first $5M? Brutal.
The next $5M? Still hard.
After $10M? Growth accelerates.

Here’s the scaling truth Kevin O’Leary calls out:

The first $5M is about survival. You’re learning how to deploy capital, take smart risks, and build systems that work. 

Most entrepreneurs quit here.

The next $5M? 

Execution matters. You’ve survived the grind, learned what works, and can now scale with confidence. Decisions compound. Efficiency improves. Strategy becomes your edge.

Beyond $10M? You’re playing a different game. Capital works for you, not the other way around. Systems, processes, and disciplined execution create leverage.

Lesson: 

Wealth and business scales the same way. 

Master the first phase. 
Build discipline. 
Then scale.
#scalingup #founder #growth #ceo

Bill Gates could have flown First Class every day or flown on his own plane, even as a billionaire, 

But he chose to fly Economy until around 1997.

Why?

Because it wasn’t worth the money.

Same plane.
Same arrival time.
5× the cost for a tiny upgrade.

That’s how smart people think about scale.

Most people make money and immediately upgrade their lifestyle.

Smart operators upgrade what makes money.

More spending doesn’t equal more growth.
It usually equals more noise.

When you’re scaling, ask one question:
👉 Does this change the outcome?

If it doesn’t:
Cut it.

A fancy office doesn’t increase revenue.
A luxury car doesn’t improve execution.
Premium tools don’t fix broken systems.

Wealth has one real job:
Buy back your time.

Once you have enough, the goal isn’t more stuff.
It’s fewer constraints.

Less distraction.
More focus.
More leverage.

Scale isn’t about looking successful.
It’s about building something that works without you.

That’s real wealth.
#scalingup #ceo #growth #founder

He was 78 years old
…when he launched a vodka brand
…with no distillery
…in an industry that laughed at him

Sidney Frank.
The man behind Grey Goose.

No product breakthrough.
No secret formula.
No startup hype.

Just one insight most people missed:
People don’t buy vodka. They buy status.

Sidney didn’t make better vodka.
He made a better story.

France on the label.
Luxury in the bottle design.
A price so high it forced belief.

While others chased volume,
he chased perception.

He didn’t market to the masses.
He placed Grey Goose in elite bars first.
When bartenders poured it,
the world followed.

He moved slowly.
Protected exclusivity.
Ignored trends.

8 years later:
➡ Grey Goose became the default “premium vodka”
➡ Competitors copied the look
➡ Bacardi paid $2.3 BILLION

No overnight success.
Just disciplined positioning.

Lesson most builders miss:
Innovation gets attention.
Positioning creates power.

Experience didn’t slow him down.
It sharpened him.

Long vision.
Clear narrative.
Unshakeable belief.

#founders #scalingup #businessstrategy #longtermthinking

Most people think Starbucks’ rewards program is about free coffee.

It isn’t.

It’s about cash flow.

Starbucks Rewards is not a loyalty perk.
It’s a prepaid deposit system.

When a customer loads money into the app, Starbucks gets paid before any coffee is made.
Accounting-wise, that money sits as deferred revenue.

But operationally?
It’s usable cash.

That’s the move.

Instead of waiting for daily transactions, Starbucks created a system where millions of customers fund operations in advance.

No interest.
No bank fees.
No dilution.
No debt.

Every preload improves:
✅ Working capital
✅ Liquidity
✅ Balance sheet strength

And Starbucks holds that cash until the customer redeems it.

Some never do.

Unused balances.
Forgotten cards.
Abandoned apps.

That “breakage” flows straight to profit.

Multiply this behavior across ~29 million users and you don’t have a rewards program anymore.

You have a deposit base.

This is why Starbucks scales so efficiently:
▶ Stores expand faster
▶ Cash flow stays predictable
▶ Capital stress stays low

They didn’t out-market competitors.
They re-engineered when money moves.

The lesson:-

Growth isn’t always about selling more.
Sometimes it’s about getting paid earlier.

Starbucks didn’t build loyalty.
They built a financial engine and wrapped it in a green apron.#ceo #scalingup #growth #ceo #founder

Most companies scale faster by cutting people.
Publix scaled stronger by owning the opposite.

95 years. Zero layoffs.
Not luck. Not culture posters.
A Scaling Up system done right.

➡ Promote from within
➡ Clear succession planning
➡ Everyone thinks like an owner
➡ Leaders built, not bought
➡ Long-term value over short-term savings

When people own the outcome, execution compounds.
When leadership is grown internally, trust scales.

This isn’t a feel-good story.
This strategy may not be your strategy. 
For Publix, It’s a people strategy that beat Walmart.

You have to find what it's true for your company. 

Scale isn’t about size.
It’s about who owns the results.

#scalingup #growth #CEO

No Layoffs?

ADIDAS LOST €1.5 BILLION.
NOT TO NIKE.
NOT TO THE MARKET.
BUT TO ITS OWN BUREAUCRACY.

January 2023:
Dead Yeezy stock.
First loss since 1992.
Slow teams. Scared decisions. Broken speed.

9 months later?
Profitable. Faster. Sharper. Beating Nike.

The turnaround wasn’t magic.
It was leadership.

One CEO did 3 things most companies avoid:
→ Cut layers
→ Killed approvals
→ Simplified what already worked

No hype.
No noise.
Just speed, clarity, and conviction.

Big lesson:
You don’t lose because you’re small.
You lose because you’re slow.

Sometimes the fix isn’t more strategy.
It’s less nonsense.

#scalingup #CEO #founders #growth

ADIDAS Story

He didn’t fail for 10 years.
The market just wasn’t ready yet.

Hwang Dong-Hyuk sold his $675 laptop to buy food.
Lived with his grandmother.
Got rejected for a decade.

Studios said:

➡️ Too weird
➡️ Too violent
➡️ Not commercial
➡️ Too complex

Same script.
Same idea.
Same “no”.

Here’s the part most people miss 👇

This wasn’t a talent problem.
It was a timing + distribution problem.

He had the product early.
The market came late.

In 2018, Netflix expands globally.
Needs bold, non-safe content.
Needs local stories with global emotion.

One exec reads the script and says:
“This is exactly what we need.”

$21.4M invested.
Zero marketing push.
No homepage love.

Result?

✓ #1 in 94 countries
✓ 1.65B viewing hours
✓ $900M+ value created
✓ Best ROI in Netflix history

Scaling lesson most founders ignore:

Great ideas don’t die.
They wait.

If you’re early:
Don’t dilute the vision to get small yeses.
Build proof elsewhere.
Survive long enough to meet the right platform.

Scaling isn’t about changing your idea.

It’s about finding the right leverage.

One right distributor > 1,000 wrong pitches.

Ten years of “weird”
became a global empire.

Sometimes the world just isn’t ready yet.

Stay in the game long enough… and it will be.
#scalingup #founderstories #growth #CEO

The World Isnt Ready

Growth without cash flow is just noise. 📉
Dives deeper into why founders who master cash strategy scale faster, stay resilient, and win long term.

Full Cash Is King podcast episode premiering Friday 🚀

🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next clips—and the full conversation.

👉 Set your reminder & watch the premiere here:
https://lnkd.in/eBnXhnie

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#CashFlowManagement #ScalingBusiness #FounderMindset
#SustainableGrowth #WealthStrategy #EntrepreneurLife
#YouTubePremiere #PodcastReels

GIANTS don’t fall overnight.
They fall one comfortable decision at a time.

They built the category.
Owned the market.
Had money, talent, and trust.

Then they did one thing wrong 👇
They stopped adapting.

Motorola. 
Intel. 
Netscape. 
Borders.

Not stupid.
Not unlucky.
Just late.

The market doesn’t punish failure.
It punishes complacency.

Scroll through this carousel if you want a reminder of one brutal truth:
➡️ Past success is not future security.
➡️ Comfort is more dangerous than competition.
➡️ If you’re not improving, someone else is preparing to replace you.

Stay hungry.
Or become a case study.
#SCALINGUP #CEO #FOUNDER #GROWTH

CRITICAL MISTAKES

Most people don’t need a new year.

They need a new operating system.

2026 won’t reward louder marketing, more hustle, or more tools.
It will reward founders who build clarity early and compound it fast.

What I’m seeing with founders between $3M–$10M is consistent:
• When financial visibility improves, decisions slow down in the right way
• Leadership shifts from reactive to intentional
• Teams stop guessing and start executing
• Growth becomes calmer, not heavier

Breakthroughs rarely come from doing more.
They come from removing noise and tightening the system.
That’s the mindset I’m taking into 2026.

Less chaos. More leverage. Fewer moves. Better ones.

If you’re also thinking about how you want to operate differently next year, I wrote a short piece on what actually creates momentum at this stage.

DM me or write "2026", and I will share the memo I wrote for my clients and friends with you.

#ceo #founder #scalingup

He refused to touch a $1.50 hot dog, and it helped build a ~$250B business.

Jim Sinegal.
Costco co-founder.

Inflation hit.
Costs rose.
Wall Street pushed the obvious move:

“Raise prices.”

Jim’s response was blunt:

“If you raise the price of the hot dog, you’re done.”

No slides.
No consultants.
No narrative gymnastics.

Just a rule.

So Costco did what most companies won’t:

They redesigned the system.
* Built their own production capacity
* Reduced supplier dependency
* Ruthlessly simplified SKUs
* Absorbed costs where trust mattered most

Instead of passing pain to customers, they owned it.

While others:
→ Blamed inflation
→ Shrunk products
→ Optimized short-term margins

Costco:
→ Held the line on iconic prices
→ Added ~5M new member households
→ Sustained ~92% renewal rates
→ Scaled to ~$250B in annual revenue

Here’s the part most founders miss:

They weren’t protecting a hot dog.

They were protecting trust.

And trust compounds faster than margins ever will.

Most companies raise prices to survive.
Strong companies redesign economics so prices don’t have to.

Boring moves.
Brutal discipline.
Unfair long-term advantage.

So what’s the one price, promise, or principle in your business that you refuse to break, no matter the pressure?

#scalingup #founders #leadership #pricing #ceo

A Sony engineer watched his daughter play Nintendo in 1984 and thought “the sound on this thing is garbage.”

Ken Kutaragi secretly built a better chip and gave it to Nintendo. Sony almost fired him for it.

Then he convinced Sony to partner with Nintendo on a CD-ROM console called the “Play Station.”

June 1991. Sony announces the partnership at CES.

Next morning? Nintendo takes the same stage and dumps Sony for Philips.

Sony’s board wanted to quit gaming entirely. Called it a “toy business.”

Kutaragi stormed into the president’s office. “Are you going to be a laughing stock to Nintendo for the rest of your life?”

The president’s response: “Just do it.”

They had to exile Kutaragi’s team to Sony Music because headquarters refused to house the project.

Then Kutaragi pitched Sega on a joint console. Their board laughed: “That’s a stupid idea. Sony doesn’t know how to make hardware.”

Betrayed by Nintendo. Rejected by Sega. Nearly killed by his own company.

December 1994. PlayStation launches. 100,000 units sold day one.
At E3, Sega announced the Saturn at $399. Sony’s Steve Race walked to the mic, said “$299,” and walked off. Standing ovation.

By 1998, PlayStation was 40% of Sony’s total profit. 563 million PlayStations sold across all generations. The PS2 is still the best-selling console ever.
The prototype’s codename? “PS-X.” Everyone knew the X was a reminder of who crossed them.

Most founders think this is a story about revenge. It’s not.
Kutaragi’s biggest fight wasn’t Nintendo or Sega. It was his own organization that thought the vision was beneath them.

That’s usually the real constraint. Not your competition. The blind spots inside your own company that nobody’s willing to name.

#scalingup #founder #ceo #growth

In 1997, Jeff Bezos was stressed for all the right reasons.

Amazon was losing money.
Online retail wasn’t proven.
Most investors thought he was wrong.

Here’s the part people miss:

Stress doesn’t come from working hard.
It comes from knowing what to do and not doing it.

So Bezos acted.
Packed boxes himself.
Made the calls.
Shipped anyway.

No fancy office.
A door for a desk.
A Honda Accord in the parking lot.

Fast forward to amazon have $2.6 TRILLION market cap.

Lessons for founders:

▶️ Action kills anxiety
▶️ Clarity is earned through execution
▶️ Fancy setups don’t build big companies
▶️ Ignore opinions, obey the math
▶️ The long game compounds quietly

If something is stressing you out right now,
it’s probably your to-do list calling you out.

#scalingup #founder #ceo #growth

If everything is a priority, nothing scales.

That’s why most companies don’t stall from lack of ideas.
They stall from lack of focus.

The Power of One fixes that brutally fast.

Here’s the rule:

At every level of the business, there is ONE thing that matters more than everything else.

Not a vision board.
Not 12 KPIs.
One outcome that moves the needle now.

Company:
→ One #1 priority for the quarter that makes growth unavoidable.

Leaders:
→ One measurable result they own. No hiding. No excuses.

Teams:
→ One clear objective that directly supports the company's priority.

Individuals:
→ One commitment that, if done daily, makes execution inevitable.

Why this works (and why most won’t do it):

➡️ Focus beats intelligence
➡️ Clarity beats motivation
➡️ Ownership beats meetings
➡️ Execution beats strategy decks

Scaling isn’t about adding more people, more tools, or more plans.

It’s about removing everything that doesn’t matter
until what’s left cannot fail.

That’s the Power of One.

What is the one thing in your business that is calling for your full dedicated attention?

What are the things you are willing to pause so that you can fix it and remove the constraint?

#scaling #founders #growth #ceo

This is Why Companies Fail

Most founders do not have a growth problem.

They have a strategy stacking problem.

That is what the 7 Strata of Strategy solves.

It is a framework created by Verne Harnish to force clarity on the 7 layers that actually drive scale, profitability, and differentiation.

Not vision statements.
 Not buzzwords.
 Real strategic leverage.

What is the 7 Strata?

A practical checklist for building a strategy that compounds.

It answers one question:

“Why should the right customer choose you, pay you more, and stay longer?”

When to use it

Use the 7 Strata when:
• Revenue has stalled between $3M to $10M
 • Sales feels harder than it should
 • Margins are thin
 • Marketing sounds generic
 • The team cannot clearly explain why you win
 • You are scaling but complexity is rising faster than profit

It is especially powerful during:
• Annual planning
 • Strategy resets
 • Go-to-market changes
 • Repositioning
 • Pre-scale phase

What each Stratum means

Words You Own
 The category in the customer’s mind.
 If you do not define it, the market will.

Sandbox
 Who you serve and where you win.
 Focus creates power.

Brand Promise
 The measurable result customers can expect.

Brand Promise Guarantee
 How you reduce risk and increase trust.

Differentiating Activities (3 to 5)
 What you do differently that competitors cannot easily copy.

X-Factor
 Your 10x to 100x structural advantage.
 Process, data, network, cost, or ecosystem.

Profit per X + BHAG
 Your economic engine and long-term target.

This is where strategy meets money.

Why 7 Strata?

Because advantage is layered.

Most companies operate with 2 or 3 layers.

Strong companies stack all 7.

Each layer multiplies the others:

Positioning
 → Focus
 → Trust
 → Differentiation
 → Structural advantage
 → Profit engine
 → Long-term dominance

Miss one, and growth leaks.

The founder truth

If your strategy cannot be explained on one page, it cannot scale.

Clarity is not a branding exercise.
 It is a profit lever.

If you are operating between $3M to $10M and growth feels heavier every year, your next breakthrough is probably not more hustle.

It is a sharper stack.

If you want, I can share the worksheet I use with founders to map this in under 60 minutes.

Just DM SEVEN

#scaling #growth #CEO #founder

Cash flow isn’t optional—it’s the #1 rule behind sustainable business growth 💸
In this episode, Devin Sizemore breaks down how smart cash strategy fuels scale, stability, and long-term success.

Full podcast episode premiering 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝟳𝗔𝗠 𝗘𝗦𝗧 🚀

🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next reels and the full episode.

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#SustainableGrowth #WealthStrategy #StartupGrowth

Most founders brag about revenue.

That’s a mistake.

I’ve seen companies doing millions a year…
and the owner is still stressed, still stuck, still one bad month away from panic.

Why?

Because revenue doesn’t buy freedom.
Profit does.

More revenue without profit just gives you:

• More people
• More complexity
• More risk
• Same lifestyle

That’s not growth.
That’s leverage working against you.

Here’s the truth:

Growth does not start with selling more.
It starts with a profitable system.

There are only 3 levers that matter:

1. Price – Are you charging what it’s worth?

2. Volume – Are these the right customers?

3. Cost – Are you efficient without breaking delivery?

Everything else is noise.

Fix those three, and profit shows up.

Profit gives you:

➡️ Margin for mistakes
➡️ Proof the model works
➡️ Room to breathe

Profit turns into cash.

Cash pays the team.
Cash pays you.
Cash funds growth without stress.

Then you reinvest:
Better people.
Better systems.
Better clients.

That feeds the engine.

The engine creates more profit.

And now growth funds itself.

Stop asking:
❌ “How do we get more revenue?”

Start asking:
✅ “How do we make this system more profitable?”

Revenue is movement.
Profit is power.

If your business feels fragile, it’s because it is.

Fix the system.
The money follows.

Are you focused on more revenues or more profit in your business?  What would your business look like if you had more profit with the same amount of revenue?

#scalingup #growth #Ceo #founder

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