Growth rarely stalls without warning. Most plateaus form quietly, often hidden by increasing revenue, full calendars, and teams that appear busy. The real risk is not slowdown itself, but missing the signals until progress becomes harder, slower, and more expensive.

In The Founder’s Business Growth Survival Guide, Melissa Franks equips founders with a practical lens for identifying growth plateaus before they disrupt momentum. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience scaling companies from early-stage to nine figures, Melissa explains the operational and structural patterns that consistently limit growth, and why many founders misdiagnose the problem.

The seminar explores how leadership decisions, operating models, and execution gaps create friction as businesses scale, even when performance looks strong on paper. Attendees will learn how to recognize early indicators of constraint, pinpoint what is truly holding the business back, and apply focused corrections that restore traction without unnecessary complexity.

Who should attend:
This session is designed for founders and CEOs of growing businesses who are experiencing a high growth period, or increasing complexity or a sense that the business is harder to run than it should be. It is especially valuable for leaders who want to make smarter decisions earlier, scale with intention, and stay in control as their business grows.