Today the guest on Our Work Podcast is James Graham, founder of Scalify OS, where he works with founders to help them become high-performing CEOs and scale their businesses intentionally and sustainably.

This is a topic that nearly every founder and business leader wrestles with at some point: how to grow—and more importantly, how to scale—your business without chaos.

James brings a unique blend of strategic insight and practical know-how. He’s a certified coach, holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business, and has a certification in Artificial Intelligence from MIT. His work focuses on leadership, systems, and the kind of strategy that doesn’t just grow businesses—it transforms them.

We’re going to unpack the real-world considerations around growth:

• Why some businesses scale to sell, while others scale to survive
• How to assess your organization’s readiness for growth
• What it takes to build a leadership team that can truly drive scale
• And the common mistakes that sabotage scale-ups before they even begin

So whether you're a founder looking to boost valuation, a CEO trying to rally your team around a bold new vision, or a leader navigating the messy middle of scaling, this episode will give you the clarity—and the tactics—you need.

Filmed: April 2025

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