Having processes is great, but without the right people in place, you’ll still struggle to scale.

Look, you’re stuck because you’re doing it all yourself.

You can’t keep trying to run the whole show and expect to scale. It’s not gonna happen.

You’re doing great! You’ve hit that $3 million mark.

You’ve got solid processes, and things are moving.

But if you’re aiming for that next big leap—$8 million, $10 million, or even $15 million—what got you here won’t get you there.

Processes alone won’t get you there.

You need the right people in the right positions.

The Power Trio

If you want to make it to that next revenue bracket, you’ve got to start thinking about building a core leadership team.

And I’m not talking about a bunch of managers or mid-level execs.

I’m talking about three key people—each playing a specific role within the organization—who will carry the weight with you.

This is called The Power Trio, and it’s crucial for breaking past the $8 million plateau.

You need:

1. A Visionary – Someone who sees the big picture and drives the strategic direction of the business.
2. An Integrator – The person who turns ideas into action, making sure the day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.
3. A Builder – This is the growth architect, the person who scales your systems and builds the infrastructure needed to handle the next phase of expansion.

These three roles must work together like a well-oiled machine, each one complementing the other. No overlap, no micromanaging, just a team of experts focused on what they do best.

If you try to be the Visionary and the Integrator, you're going to get overwhelmed.

That’s when things start falling apart...

Why This Matters for Scaling

Listen, without these key players, you’re going to hit a wall. The truth is, your business can’t grow beyond your capacity if you’re still involved in every single decision.

If you’re still the bottleneck, it’s going to be impossible to scale past $8 million.

No team = no scale.

It’s that simple.

The fact is, a team can’t just be a group of people you assign tasks to.

You need people who can lead in their own areas of expertise, carry the weight, and execute the strategy while you focus on higher-level vision and growth.

When your Visionary, Integrator, and Builder aren’t in sync—or worse, when you don’t have all three roles filled—your business will stall.

The most dangerous part? You might not even realize it until it’s too late...

The Leadership Disconnect

Here’s what I see happening in businesses that are trying to push from $8 to $15 million but aren’t making it: the leadership team isn’t aligned.

They’re fractured.

You have leaders working in silos, not communicating, and, worst of all, blaming their teams when things go sideways.

When you ask them, they can’t even agree on the core responsibilities or the main targets. That’s a recipe for disaster, and it’s why so many businesses plateau at $3 million, $8 million, or $15 million.

They just aren’t on the same page.

And I don’t just mean being on the same page—I mean being on the same paragraph. Every leader needs to be aligned in such a way that their goals and actions mesh perfectly.

Otherwise, you’ll have your Visionary driving one direction, your Integrator trying to patch things up, and your Builder lost in the weeds.

It’s chaos.

Transitions Are Inevitable

As your business grows, you’ll hit natural plateaus.

It’s part of the game.

And here’s what nobody likes to talk about: some of the people who helped you get to $1 million won’t be the same people to help you get to $8 million or beyond.

You’ve got to be willing to make tough decisions.

When your business grows, some roles will need to evolve, and some people won’t be able to keep up. There’s a point where the team that brought you to one level isn’t going to be the team that takes you to the next.

Transitions are inevitable—so make sure you’re bringing in leaders who can operate at the next level.

When you’re scaling fast, it’s not just about survival; it’s about thriving.

You don’t have time for fractured leadership. You need a cohesive team of people who get it and are ready to drive the business forward without you constantly overseeing them.

The Breakpoints to Watch For

Growth isn’t a straight line.

Businesses plateau at specific revenue marks—$3 million, $8 million, $15 million, and so on.

Statistically, 98% of businesses get stuck at $3 million or less. If you’ve made it past that, you’re already in rare company, but to hit that $8 million mark, you need to evolve.

It’s not just about working harder—it’s about strategically growing your team. You need to build leaders who can execute, align, and grow with the business.

Without that, you’ll plateau, and your competitors will pass you by.

Here’s How to Start

If you’re ready to push beyond the $8 million mark, here’s what you need to do:

1. Identify your leadership gaps: Who’s filling the Visionary, Integrator, and Builder roles in your business right now? If you don’t have these key players, you’re already setting yourself up for stagnation.
2. Get everyone aligned: Make sure your leadership team is not just on the same page but in complete alignment. They need to know the vision, own their roles, and understand how their work ties into the bigger picture.
3. Be willing to transition: Some of your team members might not be ready for this next phase of growth. Be prepared to bring in new talent or transition existing leaders into different roles to match the demands of the next level.

Final Thoughts

You can have the best processes in place, but without the right people in the right positions, your growth will stall.

It’s not a matter of if—it’s a matter of when.

So, are you ready to build the leadership team that will take your business to the next level?

It’s time to get serious about finding your Visionary, Integrator, and Builder.

That’s how you break through the $8 million ceiling and start scaling toward $15 million and beyond.

Let’s go.

Be Unshakeable,

Satori Mateu