Scale You Podcast

Hosted by Le-an Lai Lacaba

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Feeling like a one-person bottleneck in your business? Scale You, powered by 2xYou, is your cheat code to explosive solopreneur growth. We ditch the fluff and deliver actionable strategies from real entrepreneurs and visionary minds who are dominating the business world. In each episode, you'll unlock: Productivity hacks to streamline your workflow (no more overwhelm!) Automation secrets to work smarter, not harder Cutting-edge AI tools to level up your game Actionable systems to finally break free from the solo grind Proven strategies to scale your business beyond your wildest dreams Scale You is your shortcut to entrepreneurial freedom. Here's what makes us different: Laser focus on actionable tactics: We skip the generic advice and give you concrete steps you can implement right away. Real-world experience: We feature successful entrepreneurs, not just theorists. Future-proof approach: We explore how cutting-edge AI can revolutionize your business. Ready to scale your solopreneur empire? Subscribe to Scale You now!

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April 7, 2026Episode 6535 min

Episode 65: How Faith Natividad Adapted When Her Business Started Breaking

What happens when your business takes a hit and you’re forced to rethink everything?In this 65th episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Faith Natividad, Founder of Digital Workforce Group, to talk about how she built a people-first outsourcing company and how she rebuilt it when AI started changing the game.This isn’t just a “success story.”It’s about going through loss, adapting fast, and choosing to evolve instead of staying stuck.One thing that stands out in this conversation:Faith didn’t ignore change.She leaned into it. 🔥Instead of resisting AI, she learned it, taught it to her team, and turned it into part of their edge.If you’re building a business right now and things feel uncertain, this episode will probably hit closer than you expect. ✨ Connect with Faith here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithnatividad/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

March 31, 2026Episode 6436 min

Episode 64: Why Kierra Maggs Had to Learn Everything Before Delegating

What does it actually take to go from freelancing to running a fully remote agency while traveling the world?In this 64th episode of the Scale You Podcast, Le-an sits down with Kierra Maggs, Founder of Limitless Social and The Creator Assistant, to talk about how she built her business around freedom, delegation, and the creator economy.This conversation goes beyond the highlight reel.They get into what it really looks like to build while traveling, manage time zones, hire the right people, and grow a business that doesn’t burn you out in the process.If you’re building a personal brand, agency, or online business, this episode gives you a clearer picture of what scaling actually looks like especially in today’s creator-driven world. ✨Connect with Kierra here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kierra-maggs-103568173/👉 https://www.instagram.com/kierramaggs👉 https://www.youtube.com/@kierramaggsLet's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

March 24, 2026Episode 6325 min

Episode 63: Why Richie Rebamuntan Had to Fix Her Systems to Grow Her Business

What does it really look like to start from freelancing and build a full outsourcing ecosystem from scratch?In this episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Richie Rebamuntan, Founder and CEO of We Do The Talk, to talk about her journey from call center agent to building a multi-layered outsourcing business in the Philippines.This isn’t just a “success story.”It’s the real version of scaling through mistakes, hiring too fast, fixing broken systems, and learning hard lessons around finances, operations, and leadership.Richie shares how she built her team, why systems became the backbone of her business, and what it actually takes to grow something that supports both clients and local talent.If you’re building a service business, agency, or freelance career, this episode gives you a grounded look at what scaling actually requires behind the scenes.Connect with Richie here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/richierebamuntan👉 https://www.facebook.com/richie.rebamuntanLet's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

March 17, 2026Episode 6232 min

Episode 62: How Brian O’Connor Learned Hiring the Hard Way and Fixed His Mistakes

What happens when a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies scale decides to build a business of his own?In this 62nd episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Brian O’Connor, founder of Talent HQ, to talk about his journey from advising businesses on strategy to building a recruiting agency that helps companies hire top talent from Latin America.Brian shares how his recruiting business started almost by accident, the lessons he learned transitioning from consultant to builder, and the real challenges of scaling a company from 0 to 1.They also dive into hiring mistakes founders often make, how AI is reshaping recruiting, and why building systems is critical when your business suddenly starts growing fast.If you’re building a service business, agency, or startup, this episode shares practical insights on growth, hiring, and building teams that scale. 🔥Connect with Brian:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfoconnor/ 👉 https://x.com/BrianFOConnorLet's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

March 10, 2026Episode 6125 min

Episode 61: How Adam Pearce Pivoted From Consulting to E-commerce

What does it take to go from consultant to agency owner and build a profitable niche agency in the fast-moving world of e-commerce?In this 61st episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Adam Pearce, Co-Founder of Blend Commerce, a Shopify CRO agency helping brands increase revenue through smarter data and conversion optimization.Adam shares how he accidentally discovered Shopify in its early days, how his agency evolved from doing everything to specializing in conversion rate optimization, and why switching to a retainer model completely changed the trajectory of their business.They also dive into how AI is changing agency work, what founders get wrong about scaling an agency, and the mindset shift that helped Adam build a sustainable business for nearly a decade.If you're building an agency, e-commerce brand, or service business, this episode will give you a real look at what scaling actually looks like behind the scenes. 🔥Connect with Adam:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/shopifyexpertadampearce/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

March 3, 2026Episode 6024 min

Episode 60: Why Barry Coziahr Believes Delegation Is the Key to Business Growth

What happens when a lifelong entrepreneur builds not just one but two agencies and still believes delegation is the ultimate growth strategy?In this 60th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Barry Coziahr, founder of Stampede Branding and Team Builders Agency, who has trained over 10,000 small business owners and delivered 1,000+ seminars across the U.S.From growing up with an entrepreneur father…To working in nonprofits for over a decade…To launching a branding agency and later scaling a virtual assistant agency…Barry shares how the 80/20 principle shaped his philosophy on delegation, why most founders stay stuck doing the wrong 80%, and how AI is becoming a force multiplier (when used ethically and intentionally).If you’re a founder who feels buried in email, admin, or low leverage tasks, this episode will challenge you to rethink what you should actually be doing.Learn how Barry scaled by focusing on the right 20%. 🔥Connect with Barry here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrycoziahr/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

February 24, 2026Episode 5935 min

Episode 59: How Marge Aviso Built a 1,200-Person Company from Home

What does it take to grow from one client to 1,200 team members in six years?In this 59th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Marge Aviso, CEO & President of Telework PH, a homegrown BPO and staffing company in Bulacan that has scaled massively under her leadership.From being a licensed nurse who couldn’t land a hospital job…To commuting 4 hours daily for a BPO role…To discovering remote work…To building an award-winning outsourcing companyMarge shares the real behind the scenes journey.This is not just a success story. It’s a story of execution, resilience, values based hiring, mental health battles, ADHD as a superpower, and learning how to let go of control as a founder. 🔥Connect with Marge here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorieaviso/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

February 17, 2026Episode 5823 min

Episode 58: How Cap Hernandez Turned Rejection Into a Sales System That Works

What if your biggest heartbreak rejection became the reason you mastered sales? 👀In this 58th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Cap Hernandez, a creative entrepreneur, sales captain, Canva Ambassador, and founder of Uncapped Digital Marketing Inc. who turned heartbreak, 100 cold calls a day, and years of rejection into a powerful mission: helping introverts sell with confidence.From selling credit cards at 15 to leading digital marketing teams, and now coaching founders and freelancers on LinkedIn strategy and introvert-friendly sales systems, Cap shares how he built a brand that resonates deeply (without pretending to be an extrovert).If you’ve ever said:“I have LinkedIn but I don’t use it.”“I post but no one engages.”“I hate selling.”This episode is for you! 🔥Connect with Cap here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/caphernandez/👉 https://www.facebook.com/TheSalesIntrovert/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

February 10, 2026Episode 5734 min

Episode 57: How Christopher Dundy Built a Scalable LMS Business Through Strong Systems

Can You Really Build a Global LMS Company From Scratch? 🌍💻In this 57th episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Christopher Dundy, CEO of Flagship LMS, whose journey took him from Alaska to the Marine Corps to becoming a trusted name in the E-learning world.After two decades of teaching, traveling, and leading LMS implementations around the globe, Christopher shares how he turned a frustrating tech job and a war-time relocation into a thriving business that now powers learning for massive organizations like Johns Hopkins and state education unions.Whether you're building a productized service, a tech-enabled agency, or just curious about online learning, this one’s packed with hard-earned insight! 🔥Connect with Christopher here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-m-dundy-7420819/👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/flagshiplms/ 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@flagshiplms👉 https://www.facebook.com/flagshiplms 👉 https://flagshiplms.com/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/

February 3, 2026Episode 5629 min

Episode 56: Why Anca Trifan Believes Discipline Beats Motivation Every Time

What happens when a bodybuilder, AV expert, and AI strategist are all the same woman?In this powerhouse episode of the Scale You Podcast, we sit down with Anca Trifan, Founder of Tree-Fan Events, competitive bodybuilder, and one of the few female voices leading the intersection of events, AV production, and AI.Her journey spans 20+ years, from Romanian radio host to running high-stakes events for major brands, building systems-driven businesses, and redefining what performance looks like behind the scenes. Anca opens up about burnout, grit, leadership, fitness as a framework for business, and why most entrepreneurs are mistaking burnout for commitment.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes, this conversation will challenge how you think about energy, systems, and success especially in an AI-powered future! 🔥Connect with Anca here:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan/Let's connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanlailacaba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanlailacabaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanlailacabaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanlailacabaWebsite: https://2xyou.com/