In this episode, entrepreneur James Ashcroft shares the frameworks he uses to help companies scale beyond 7 figures to 8 figures and exit for maximum value. He discusses the importance of establishing clear vision, purpose, and core values, assessing your team's strengths, and being willing to hire A-players who are better than you. James also stresses investing in and surrounding yourself with great people, as that is ultimately what will take your business to the next level.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - James describes what he does to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses
1:38 - First framework: Talent assessment matrix
5:19 - Framework for codifying company culture using core values
10:00 - Defining the "DNA" of a business in key roles
15:19 - Avoiding common mistakes when establishing core values
23:24 - James's story of growth through acquisition and exit
31:09 - Process of creating a 3-year vision
40:07 - Prioritizing new hires as the business grows
45:55 - Finding a CEO/COO business partner
52:47 - Example story of a client transformation
58:15 - Investing in hiring top talent