Most business owners don’t burn out from lack of effort – they burn out from working on the wrong things.
In this episode of Firing The Man, business growth consultant and author Jeremy Shapiro returns to share his insights on scaling your business by shifting out of reactive chaos and into strategic, system-driven growth.
With decades of experience helping business owners move past plateaus, Jeremy unpacks the mindset required to build a business that works without you.
Jeremy emphasizes the crucial transition from “firefighting” to purposeful leadership. Too often, owners spend their days bailing water instead of patching the leak.
By carving out time to work on the business instead of just in it, owners create room for long-term growth. He presents a practical framework for stepping back, seeing the big picture, and making intentional moves toward scale – without the burnout.
One of the episode’s most powerful segments focuses on systems. Jeremy dispels the myth that processes are ever “complete”, and instead urges business owners to build living systems that evolve through team ownership.
For those drowning in unused SOPs lost in digital folders, his advice offers a path to reclaim clarity and consistency across your operations. Systems, when done right, don’t restrict freedom – they create it.
In a standout moment, Jeremy flips conventional pricing fears on their head. Using a simple example from Your Business Growth Playbook, he demonstrates how small price increases can significantly boost profits even with some customer drop-off.
This seemingly counterintuitive insight reveals how undercharging is often a hidden barrier to real scale. Business owners looking to escape stagnation will find hope and actionable strategies here.
From understanding growth as an S-curve to exploring new channels when old methods plateau.
Remember to pick up Jeremy’s book, Your Business Growth Playbook, for a deeper dive into these game-changing tactics.
About Firing The Man and Host David Schomer
Firing The Man is the go-to podcast for business owners seeking real-world advice on building profitable e-commerce ventures.
Hosted by serial entrepreneur David Schomer, the show delivers practical strategies and insider tips for growing online businesses through Amazon FBA and beyond.
Whether you’re launching a new product line or optimizing an existing operation, this podcast offers step-by-step guidance to help you scale with confidence.
Listeners can expect deep dives into outsourcing, advertising, listing optimization as well as team building and productivity tactics that align with creating freedom through online income.
With hard-earned lessons from his own multi-figure successes and failures, David shares a roadmap for building systems that support both profitability and lifestyle freedom.
As a serial business builder, he offers a grounded, systems-oriented perspective to scaling businesses efficiently. Outside the podcast, David maintains a hands-on role in his ventures, ensuring quality and performance stay at the forefront.