{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Brand to Scale","title":"From Growth to Greatness: Tom on Scaling Businesses That Last","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3321,"description":"How do you build a business that doesn't just grow, but lasts?\n00:00 Introduction\n01:07 From Corporate to CEO\n08:33 The Power of Networking\n13:26 Leading a Growing Business\n20:55 Scaling with EOS\n32:47 Organic Growth vs Acquisition\n40:13 Life After CEO\n44:54 Leadership Mindset\n48:40 Tom's Next Chapter\n51:31 The Future of Business\n54:01 Tom's Formula for Success\nIn this episode of the Brand to Scale podcast, Jess sits down with Tom Wood to explore what it really takes to scale a business through strong leadership, strategic acquisitions and a culture that stands the test of time.\nAfter nearly 15 years as CEO of Rawlings Group, Tom reflects on growing the business from a team of just 10 people into a £35 million organisation with multiple sites across the UK. He shares the lessons he learned about leading people, scaling sustainably and why the businesses that last always put people before processes.\nFrom mergers and acquisitions to company culture, EOS, leadership and long-term growth, this conversation is packed with practical insights for founders, CEOs and business leaders looking to build businesses that thrive for years to come.\nIn this episode\n• How Tom scaled Rawlings Group from 10 people to a £35 million business\n• The difference between organic growth and growth through acquisition\n• Why company culture becomes more important as you scale\n• Building leadership teams that drive sustainable growth\n• Using EOS to create accountability and clarity\n• The biggest mistakes businesses make during periods of growth\n• Why networking is one of the best investments a leader can make\n• Transitioning from CEO to advisor and helping other businesses grow\n• The mindset needed to lead through uncertainty and change\n• Why great businesses are built by great teams\nBrand to Scale is the podcast from Alchemy, where we speak to founders, CEOs and business leaders about the real stories, lessons and strategies behind building exceptional businesses.\nIf you enjoyed this episode,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JMzIE4K-kgUKXmfVehFi34X3tvt031YN2q2Z0wedH5g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YThi/MDdhODg3ODQyMWY4/YWJmM2QzZjk2OTg5/ZDViZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}