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What does it really take to build a $100 million company, and why should business owners think at that level in the first place?

In this episode of Exit Coach Radio, Bill Black talks with William De Temple, Founder of Build A $100 Million Company, about the mindset, strategy, and leadership required to build a business at a much higher level than most owners initially imagine. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience in business coaching and training, William shares why aiming for $100 million can change the way an owner thinks, plans, and leads.

This conversation explores why William recommends such a large target instead of a more modest goal like $5 million or $10 million. He explains how bigger thinking can reshape strategic decision-making, create stronger growth disciplines, and push owners to build companies with greater scalability, stronger systems, and more valuable long-term potential. Rather than treating growth as a matter of incremental progress alone, William encourages owners to adopt a larger vision that forces the business to mature.

Bill and William also discuss the key ingredients required to build a company at that scale. The episode highlights the importance of leadership, focus, and the specific capabilities owners need to develop if they want to move from a small or mid-sized business into a more significant growth trajectory. This is not just about revenue goals. It is about building an organization that can support larger opportunity, attract the right people, and perform at a higher level.

This episode is especially valuable for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and growth-minded business owners who want to think more strategically, lead more intentionally, and build a company with larger-scale potential. It is also a strong fit for Vistage-style audiences focused on growth, leadership, scalability, and long-term business value.

Topics include:

scaling a business to $100 million
growth strategy for business owners
leadership and vision
business scalability
thinking bigger as an entrepreneur

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