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Episode 304: Stop Being “Chaos Ready”: Build a Business That Can Handle Real Growth w/ Dr D’Agostino

If you’re a high-performer chasing growth, you already know the truth: more leads, more clients, more revenue… doesn’t automatically mean more peace. For a lot of leaders, growth actually feels like pressure, chaos, and a business that’s one big fire drill. My guest today is Dr. Alexa D’Agostino, she calls herself a doctor of marketing and she’s seen this pattern hundreds of times. She’s worked with founders scaling real businesses, and she doesn’t sugarcoat it: most people aren’t growth ready… they’re chaos ready. In this episode, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what it actually takes to scale without breaking your team, your standards, or yourself. We’re going to cover the infrastructure that supports growth... systems, lanes, offers, and metrics, then we’ll go deeper into the mindset piece: why founders avoid what’s not working, how to use fear as data, and how to build the kind of clarity that holds up under real pressure. --- About the guest Dr. Alexa D’Agostino is a “doctor of marketing” and founder/operator who’s built and scaled multiple businesses. She’s known for blending sharp performance marketing thinking with operational reality—systems, metrics, team structure, and the mindset required to scale without breaking. She also runs an invite-only mastermind built around proximity to high-level operators and coaches. About the episode Most leaders say they want growth—more revenue, more clients, more recognition—but Dr. Alexa D’Agostino calls out the uncomfortable truth: many businesses aren’t growth ready… they’re chaos ready. In this conversation, Steve and Alexa unpack what “growth ready” really means when pressure hits: clean systems, clear roles, scalable offers, and metrics that matter. They go deeper than tactics, though. Alexa argues that failure isn’t what stops most founders—it’s the avoidance of looking at what’s not working. Growth demands brutal clarity, humility, and the willingness to step away from the noise to work on the business and on yourself. The episode closes with a powerful reminder: scaling doesn’t just test your systems—it tests your standards. Key topics:“Growth ready” vs. “chaos ready” (and why most businesses are the latter) Why scaling exposes problems instead of fixing them The non-negotiables: systems, lanes, people, and a scalable offer Metrics that matter (CPA, LTV) vs. vanity metrics (likes/followers) Delegation, automation, and building a machine that works without you Failure: not the fear of it, but the avoidance of what you already know must change Curiosity as interrogation: using fear as data Mindset as an operating system—and why it must be upgraded The role of environment: outgrowing people, protecting energy, and choosing alignment Integrity under pressure: the gap between stated values and calendar reality Links and resources mentioned Dr. Alexa D’Agostino: https://alexadagostino.com/ Social handle mentioned: “Dr. Alexa D’Agostino” (on most platforms)