"Scaling Up, Not Giving Up" is a podcast that dives into the realities of business growth without external investment. Hosted by Richard Lee, an entrepreneur who scaled his own company by 650% in a quarter, the show features raw, honest conversations with founders and business leaders. Each episode shares practical insights on scaling sustainably, overcoming challenges, and building resilience. Whether you’re a startup founder or small business owner, this podcast offers actionable strategies and real-world lessons to help you grow smarter and stronger.
Scaling Up, Not Giving Up
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22 episodes
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"Scaling Up, Not Giving Up" is a podcast that dives into the realities of business growth without external investment. Hosted by Richard Lee, an entrepreneur who scaled his own company by 650% in a quarter, the show features raw, honest conversations with founders and business leaders. Each episode shares practical insights on scaling sustainably, overcoming challenges, and building resilience. Whether you’re a startup founder or small business owner, this podcast offers actionable strategies and real-world lessons to help you grow smarter and stronger.
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Recent Episodes
January 12, 2026
Responsibility, Risk, and the Real Work of Scaling Up
<p><strong>Description:</strong><br />In this episode of Scaling Up, Not Giving Up, I sit down with Roger Martin — serial entrepreneur, franchise founder, and CEO of RockBox Fitness and beem® Light Sauna. Roger has led teams of over 500, built national brands, and trained thousands in sales, leadership, and communication.</p><p>But this conversation isn’t about hype — it’s about reality.</p><p>We talk about the difference between responsibility and accountability, the gauntlet of growth every founder must pass through, and why leaders end up with exactly the teams they deserve. Roger also shares sharp, unfiltered advice for anyone thinking about making the leap from employee to entrepreneur — and why some people absolutely shouldn’t.</p><p>🔍 What we cover in this episode:</p><ul><li>Why <strong>you promote what you tolerate</strong> in your team</li><li>The difference between being responsible and being accountable</li><li>Why scaling requires <strong>unreasonable effort</strong></li><li>What founders need to accept before they ever get momentum</li><li>Hiring for subtraction, not just selection</li><li>The mindset shift every entrepreneur has to make to scale</li></ul><p>📚 More from Roger:</p><ul><li><strong>An Insider’s Guide to Business: Secrets from an Entrepreneur’s Playbook</strong></li><li>ThriveMore with Roger Martin</li><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/thrivemorewithrogermartin" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Roger’s Linktree (podcast, socials, and more)</a></li></ul><p>🎧 Listen & Follow the Podcast:</p><p><a href="https://pod.link/1804985577" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://pod.link/1804985577</a></p><p>📬 For More Insights:</p><p><a href="https://richard-lee.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://richard-lee.co.uk</a></p>
December 31, 2025
Coming Monday: From $12K to P&G: How Eric Malka Built The Art of Shaving – And What Came After
Entrepreneur Eric Malka recounts building The Art of Shaving from a small investment to a global brand, including navigating financial crisis and burnout, in this interview episode.
December 16, 2025
Feedback Loops, Burnout, and the Five Things Every Business Needs to Scale
Leadership performance coach Aaron Trahan discusses the five essential elements that enable businesses to scale sustainably, avoiding burnout and blind spots, in an interview with Richard Lee.
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