Why Your Successful Company Still Feels Like a Startup (And How to Break Free in 90 Days)

How to escape the growth trap that keeps successful founders working IN their business instead of ON it

Dear Frustrated Founder,

If you're reading this at 11 PM because you're the only one who can handle the 'urgent' client issue that came up today, you're in the right place.

Because despite doing $3-20 million in revenue, your company probably still feels like you're running a much smaller business.

You know the feeling:

Every "quick question" that turns into a 30-minute problem-solving session...
Every deal that sits in limbo until you personally jump in...
Every vacation that gets interrupted because "only you know how to handle this"...

Here's the brutal math most founders never see about how much they work vs what they get paid:

$10M revenue ÷ 3,120 hours = $32/hour. The trap is real, and it's not your fault.

But here's what's really costing you...

It's not just your time. It's what I call "Founder's Disease" - and it's costing successful founders like you millions in lost growth every year.

Here's how the disease spreads:

Month 1: You hire someone good. They need 'a little guidance.'

Month 6: They're still coming to you for decisions. 'Just until they get up to speed.'

Month 12: You're working 60+ hours. They're working 35. You're paying them to watch you work.

Sound familiar?

Stacy Henry, CEO
Software Development

From Near Bankruptcy To 500% Growth!

Let me tell you about Stacy...

Stacy Henry was the CEO of Big Nerd Ranch - a well-known software development company doing solid revenue but caught in what I call "The Founder's Trap."

Despite having a great reputation and talented developers, they were stuck.

Here's what was happening:

Their sales process was completely unpredictable. Some months were great, others were disasters.
There was no consistency, no reliable way to forecast revenue.
Stacy was constantly putting out fires, jumping into deals at the last minute, and working around the clock just to keep things moving.
The team was good, but without clear processes, even good people were producing inconsistent results.

Sound familiar? Let's Fix This.

Then something changed...

After implementing the SmartScaling methodology:

Revenue predictability: From feast-or-famine to consistent, forecasted growth
Team transformation: Same people, dramatically better results
Stacy's freedom: From working IN every deal to working ON the business
Sustainable growth: Built a scalable foundation that didn't require her constant involvement

What was the difference?

They stopped trying to hire their way out of the trap and started building what actually works: predictable processes that made their existing team perform like superstars.

As Stacy put it:

"We finally have a system that works without me having to be involved in every single decision."

Here's what we discovered:

Most "scaling experts" will tell you the same tired advice:

"Hire better people, document your processes, track your metrics."

Then they hand you a workbook and wish you luck.

That's exactly why 90% of business advice never gets implemented.

The companies that actually scale from $5M to $50M+ don't get advice.

They get implementation.

Here's what's different about how we work:

Most Consultants Tell You What To Do

We Help You Do The Work!

Here's our proven 3-layer approach:

1

Your Immediate Challenges

We fix what's bleeding revenue right now - like the $2.3M manufacturing client who closed 4 stalled deals in 18 days just by changing how they presented proposals

2

Short-Term Infrastructure

We install the frameworks that prevent future fires - like the tech services company where we built their hiring system that reduced sales rep turnover from 60% to 15% in 6 months, saving them $180K in recruiting costs alone

3

Long-Term Scalability

We build systems that grow without you - like Hidden Level, who went from founder-led sales to an 8X valuation increase because their processes worked whether the CEO was in the room or on vacation in Europe

But here's the key: We don't give you generic templates.

We layer YOUR specific situation into processes that have been proven with companies paying us up to $400,000 to get inside their operations and do this exact work.

Why this works when everything else fails:

You're not trying to figure it out alone
We've done this exact work inside 200+ companies
Your custom needs get built into proven frameworks
We implement WITH you, not FOR you

Ready to see how this works in YOUR business?

The Result?

Instead of another binder collecting dust, you get systems that actually work in YOUR business with YOUR team solving YOUR specific challenges.

Most consultants learned this from books.

We learned this from companies paying us up to $400,000 to implement these exact systems. Now you can get the same implementation for a fraction of that investment.

Look, I get it. You've probably been burned by consultants before who promised the world and delivered PowerPoints.

That's exactly why this call isn't about selling you anything.

It's about showing you the specific revenue leaks in YOUR business and exactly how we'd fix them - whether you work with us or not.

Worst case? You get a free $2,500 diagnostic that shows you exactly where your money is going and how to plug the holes.

Best case? You finally get the implementation partner who actually does the work instead of just talking about it.

Craig Johnson
President, Matchstic

42% Growth In Under 12 Months!

"Our work with Ken has had such a great impact on our business. We've grown our sales 42% in the last year and that has enabled us to offer better career growth opportunities for our employees."

This isn't theory. This is proven:

Hidden Level: 8X valuation increase, in under 2 years.
Millennium: From $98M to $420M in 3 years with SAME team
Big Nerd Ranch: One rep went from a performance improvement plan to $21.7M in sales.

Over 100+ companies.

$1+ billion in client revenue growth.

$4+ billion in market value created.

But here's what matters more than the money...

"Ken, I don't wake up wondering what broke over the weekend anymore. For the first time in 8 years, I took a real vacation."

- Sarah K., $5.1M Professional Services

Join the 100+ companies who've broken free

Get Your Personal "Breakthrough Escape Plan"

Here's what's going to happen:

You're going to book a 45-minute SmartScaling Strategy Session with me personally.

On this call, I'm going to:

Diagnose your specific trap pattern (there are 4 types - I'll show you which one is costing you the most)
Calculate your "Bottleneck Tax" (the exact dollar amount this trap is costing you annually)
Map your 90-day escape plan (the specific steps to break free from the constraint)
Give you the "Million Dollar Question" (one question that will immediately improve your next sales meeting)

This normally costs $2,500.

Today it's FREE.

But only if you qualify.

Justin Edmunds,

Agency Owner

Our Most Profitable Year In History!

"Our win rate was up just under 300% in 6 months. We had the most profitable year in the history of our company, and our conversations with prospects improved almost instantly thank to Ken's help."

Here's why I'm doing this:

I've spent the last 10 years charging companies $100,000-$400,000 to implement these exact systems inside their operations.

But here's what I realized:

For every company that could afford to bring me in, there were 50 others stuck in the same trap who simply couldn't write that check.

So I made a decision.

I'm taking the same implementation process that Fortune 500 companies pay six figures for and making it available to a select group of $5-20M founders.

But there's a catch:

I can only work with founders who are serious about implementation, not just information gathering.

To qualify, you must:

Be doing $5-20M in annual revenue
Be ready to break free from the trap that's keeping you stuck
Be willing to implement (not just "think about it")
I personally handle these calls, so I'm limited to 2 per day.

My "Better Than Risk-Free" Guarantee:

If I can't identify at least 3 specific traps costing you money and show you exactly how to escape them, I'll pay YOU $200 for wasting your time.

But you must book in the next 72 hours.

After that, these spots go to my waiting list of 200+ founders.

WARNING: This isn't for everyone.

Don't book this call if:

You enjoy working 60+ hour weeks

You think 'good help is impossible to find'

You're doing less than $5M (this won't work yet)

Only book if you're ready to implement, not just learn.

THE $1 BILLION SALES ARCHITECT

KEN LUNDIN

Hi, I'm Ken Lundin, founder of RevHeat and creator of the SmartScaling Framework.

Over the last 10 years, I've been paid up to $400,000 by companies to get inside their operations and build sales systems that actually scale.

The results speak for themselves:

- Hidden Level: 8X valuation increase, now selling to Google and Apple

- Manufacturing client: $10M to $60M in 5 years with the same team

- Tech services rep: From performance improvement plan to $21.7M in sales

I've worked with 200+ companies from $1M to $2B in revenue across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Here's what makes this different: Most consultants learned this from books. I learned it from doing $400,000+ implementations inside real companies—what holds up under pressure, what breaks, and what actually drives consistent growth.

SmartScaling isn't theory. It's battle-tested methodology that's generated over $2 billion in client revenue growth.

The system works because it's built on one simple truth: You don't need better people. You need better systems that make good people great.

If you're ready to break free from the growth trap that's keeping you stuck, let's talk.

A Few of Our Clients and Where We've Helped Others Have Great Success

If These Business Owners & Experts Swear by It, Imagine What It Can Do for You!

Brad Garber,

Chief Operating Officer

Hardware & Software

"I no longer wake up in the middle of the night thinking about the pipeline. What RevHeat gave me is confidence—to lead a team where strategy and execution are fully aligned.

Before RevHeat, 95% of our pipeline wasn’t real. Now, everything in it is qualified and predictable. We’re on track to grow 6 to 10x more than last year.

Our investors said, ‘You’re our only portfolio company that actually delivers on everything they say they’re going to."

Randy Stacy,

VP of Sales, Fintech

$200 Million In Sales

Randy Stacy, VP of Sales, Fintech #1 Salesperson 2017-2024

"I thought I had sales figured out. Turns out, I was only scratching the surface.

What surprised me most about working with Ken wasn’t just the strategy—it was the support. You’re not handed a playbook and left to figure it out. Ken and his team are with you in the trenches, helping you build it step by step.

Honestly, I didn’t believe you could build a truly scalable sales infrastructure in under six months. Ken proved me wrong—and I’m glad he did.

If you’re serious about growth, this is the team that will help you get there."

Don Wedington,

Software Development

$100 Million in Sales

"After 20+ years selling technology services, I thought I’d seen it all. I was wrong.

Ken’s process is the first I’ve found that actually blends the art and the science of scaling a business. It’s not just theory—it’s practical, real-world stuff that works.

Talking to Ken was like someone finally turning the lights on. He showed me things I didn’t even realize I was missing. You can’t see the whole field until someone who’s been there shows you the angles.

If you're stuck, this is the unlock. Period."

Derrick Baer,

Consulting

Kurlan Associates

“The SmartScaling™ process is hands-down the most complete system I’ve seen for building a sales organization that doesn’t rely on the founder.

Ken’s approach is sharp, strategic, and refreshingly practical. It’s not theory—it’s a repeatable blueprint that actually drives results.

As a business leader, I’ve seen a lot of consultants come and go. Ken is in a league of his own. Frankly, he could charge 5x and it would still be a bargain for the impact it delivers."

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