Hosted by Aaron Harper · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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Aaron gets real about by doing what others wouldn't. He faced the challenges, made the mistakes, and figured out what actually works. Now, he's giving it all away. No theories, no recycled advice, just real strategies from the trenches. If you're serious about growing and scaling, this is the podcast you can't afford to miss.
Aaron Harper hosts The Scaling Podcast With Aaron Harper, a business show with 29 episodes published.
Most conversations about wealth stop at numbers. This one does not. In this episode of The Scaling Podcast, Aaron sits down with Christopher Mackin to explore how wealth, energy, identity, and decision-making intersect o
In this episode of The Scaling Podcast, Aaron Harper sits down with Tony Hilbert — CEO of Horsepower Brands — to break down how they grew from a single roofing brand to 9 franchise brands and 400+ owners in under five ye
Brooke Budke opens up about the real challenges of leading a franchise brand. She explains the pressure, the criticism, the emotional weight, and the constant responsibility that comes with supporting owners and their fa
In this episode, Aaron sits down with entrepreneur and operator Adam House to break down the real journey behind scaling multiple companies — from early exits to navigating Series A/B fundraising, rebuilding identity aft
Aaron Harper sits down with Empower CEO Scott Zide to explore how the company scaled from its early roots to over $1.5 billion in systemwide franchise sales. Scott shares his journey from being a 23-year-old franchisee t
When life completely falls apart, what do you do next? In this powerful episode, Aaron Harper sits down with Brad Smith to talk about the accident that ended his thriving fitness business — and how he rebuilt his life, m
What does it take to walk away from a safe, successful career and bet everything on yourself? In this episode, Navin joins Aaron to talk about his leap from medicine into entrepreneurship—and the lessons learned along th
In this conversation, Aaron Harper and Rand Larsen explore the realities of entrepreneurship, franchising, and community building. They discuss lessons from Scale Path, the challenges of retention, creative marketing app
What makes the best leaders stand out? Adam Mendler, host of 30 Minute Mentors and a speaker who has interviewed thousands of top CEOs, athletes, and public figures, shares the core lessons of leadership, authenticity, a
What does it take to get a business off the ground when everything is stacked against you? Ryan Hanley has lived it — from launching a company right before COVID to stepping in as a "wartime CEO" to help startups break t
Scarlett shares her journey from Deloitte and L'Oréal to launching multiple startups, including her latest venture Pretty Tasty. This conversation dives deep into the realities of fundraising, choosing the right investor
Michael Zuber thought financial freedom would be the finish line. At 45, with 170+ rental units, he had it all—except purpose. In this episode, Aaron and Michael unpack the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurs
In this episode, Aaron Harper sits down with Andrew — a longtime friend and business leader — to talk about 20 years of friendship, the realities of raising capital, and what it really takes to build something meaningful
What does it really take to grow a franchise beyond the first few locations? In this episode, Shaina breaks down the playbook for scaling smarter, supporting franchisees, and building a brand that lasts. From personalize
Aaron Harper sits down with Kelcey Lehrich, co-founder of 365 Holdings, to unpack how he and his partner built a portfolio of consumer brands doing $60M+ in revenue—without raising outside capital. From buying a business
Thinking about buying a business? Not sure what's real and what's hype? In this episode of The Scaling Podcast, Aaron Harper sits down with Matthias Smith, founder of Pioneer Capital, to unpack exactly how SBA financing
Franchising can create freedom—or become a financial trap. It all comes down to who's buying and what they believe they're buying. In this episode of The Scaling Podcast, Aaron Harper sits down with former franchisee and
In this episode, Aaron Harper sits down with Eric Pacifici—attorney, entrepreneur, and co-founder of SMB Law Group—to discuss what every franchise buyer, founder, and seller needs to know about small business transaction
In this episode of The Scaling Podcast, Aaron Harper sits down with Collin Rutherford—founder of two fully remote businesses: Greenbox Storage and Founder Brands. They dive deep into what it actually takes to scale a sta
What does it really take to scale a franchise from scratch to 1,500+ locations? Scott Abbott has built, sold, and reinvested in some of the biggest names in home services—and in this episode, he shares the raw truth behi
Adam House
1 appearance on this show
Brad Smith
Vice Chair and President of Microsoft · Vector Business Navigation
1 appearance on this show
Adam Mendler
CEO of The Veloz Group · The Veloz Group
1 appearance on this show
Ryan Hanley
TEDx speaker and thought leader · Department of Missions & Ministry
1 appearance on this show
Scarlett Leung
Co-Founder · Pretty Tasty
1 appearance on this show
Andrew
Director of Digital Marketing · Black Tower Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Shaina Denny
Founder and CEO · Dog Drop
1 appearance on this show
Eric Pacifici
co-founder · SMB Law Group
1 appearance on this show
Scott Abbott
Race Director · California International Marathon
1 appearance on this show
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