Scaling Success: The Bold Moves, Team Culture, and Community-Driven Insights You Need to Know

In the world of business, growth is seldom a straight line. It takes resilience, a dedicated team, and an unshakable drive. This week on ScaleUp Radio, we spoke with two dynamic founders whose journeys redefine what it means to scale with purpose: Corrine Amos, founder of Cut Loose London, a thriving video production company, and Coco & Kiki, an ethical fashion brand, and Roman Loban, creator of FMPay, an innovative payment processing platform, and Zebra, a business management app.?

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Both entrepreneurs bring fresh perspectives to building a business that not only thrives but makes a lasting, positive impact on their communities. Want to hear it straight from them? Check out our special podcast episode summarising their key lessons and insights below. Dive in for a more personal look at how these founders approached challenges, growth, and building strong teams.?CLICK HERE

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Here’s what every business owner can learn from their journeys.?

Persistence and a Positive Mindset are Essential?

For both Corrine and Roman, persistence was non-negotiable. Starting a business meant embracing a “can-do” attitude—even when the odds seemed stacked against them. Corrine’s mantra? Sometimes, you’ve just got to be “cheeky” and push through uncomfortable asks to secure the big clients. Roman’s perspective was that a dose of na?veté can fuel the boldness to tackle new challenges head-on.?

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This approach to persistence doesn’t just build a business; it builds the entrepreneur too. Corrine’s journey even led her to row across the Atlantic—a feat that reinforced the power of focusing on small wins and resilience, lessons that she applies in her business approach every day.?

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“You need to have a certain degree of naivety about how easy it’s going to be… convince yourself first of all that it’s doable.” — Roman Loban?

Team and Culture: The Backbone of Growth?

A strong team culture is at the heart of both Corrine and Roman’s businesses. For Corrine, this means hiring people she genuinely enjoys spending time with—valuing character as much as skill. Her rule of thumb? If you wouldn’t want to grab a pint with them, they might not be the right fit. Roman, on the other hand, emphasizes ownership within his team. Each person is “the boss” in their domain, which fosters a sense of empowerment and accountability.?

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Both approaches underscore the idea that a business’s culture is as crucial as its strategy. A strong culture drives productivity, loyalty, and, ultimately, growth.?

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“If you wouldn’t go for a bag of chips or a pint with them, then it’s not going to work.” — Corrine Amos?

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