Scaling is exciting—but it’s also messy. Growth brings friction, and this blog helps you navigate the common roadblocks that arise when your business begins to outgrow its former self.
Growing pains aren’t a sign of failure—they’re a sign you’re doing something right. Here’s how to navigate the discomfort:
1. **Break Bottlenecks Before They Break You**
When something feels “off,” it usually is. Address inefficiencies, broken systems, or underperforming team members fast.
2. **Don’t Avoid Conflict—Manage It**
Communication gaps will widen as you grow. Learn how to handle hard conversations with clients and team members.
3. **Redefine Your Role Often**
You can’t scale and stay the same. What you did at 6 figures isn’t what you’ll do at 7. Delegate. Shift. Adapt.
4. **Expect Resistance**
From your team. From your clients. From yourself. Growth stretches everyone. Prepare your mindset accordingly.
5. **Stay Anchored in Your Mission**
Scale should never cost you your soul. Stay rooted in your values as your business expands.
Growth is uncomfortable—but that’s how you know it’s real. Don’t fear the friction. Lean into it and lead through it.
Written by Italia Tornabene
Award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of EmpowerHer Journey and Tornabene Wine. Italia helps ambitious women scale their brands and build powerful legacies through strategy, confidence, and clarity.
