Built to Scale Podcast
A podcast about what actually makes your business run.
Hosted by Maggie Olson, Director of Operations of Satva
Be Our Guest!
Every entrepreneur has a story. The best ones don't just inspire...they teach.
Built to Scale is a podcast for business owners who want to create companies that are profitable, sustainable, and capable of growing without depending on them for every decision. Each episode features honest conversations with founders, operators, consultants, marketers, and industry experts who share the real lessons behind building a successful business.
If you've navigated challenges, built something meaningful, or discovered systems and strategies that have helped your business grow, we'd love to hear your story.
Whether your expertise is in leadership, operations, marketing, technology, finance, customer experience, or something completely different, our goal is simple: give entrepreneurs practical ideas they can put into action.
Before You Apply, Get a Feel for the Show
Every episode of Built to Scale is designed to leave listeners with practical ideas they can implement immediately.
Rather than surface-level conversations, we focus on the decisions, systems, and lessons that actually help businesses grow.
Listen to a few recent episodes below to see if our style feels like a good fit for you.
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New episodes are released every other week and are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Is this the RIGHT podcast for you?
Not every business podcast is the same, and that's intentional.
We're not looking for celebrities or people with the biggest followings. We're looking for business owners and professionals who have learned something worth sharing.
You'd probably be a great fit if...
What Makes Built to Scale Different?
There are thousands of business podcasts today, but many focus on quick wins, overnight success stories, or surface-level conversations.
Built to Scale takes a different approach.
Our conversations explore what happens behind the scenes of growing a business. We talk about the systems that support growth, the leadership decisions that shape company culture, the technology that creates efficiency, and the mindset shifts that help founders stop feeling like they have to do everything themselves.
Our goal isn't to create another interview that disappears after launch day.
Our goal is to create a resource that serves both our audience and our guests for months (even years) to come.
Your Conversation Doesn't End When Recording Stops
After your episode is recorded, our team transforms it into a complete content package that you can immediately begin sharing with your audience. Instead of asking you to figure out how to promote your appearance, we do much of the heavy lifting for you so you can simply show up, share your expertise, and continue serving your audience.
Every guest receives professionally created assets, including:
ready-to-share social content
an email for their audience
a feature SEO blog article
short-form video clips
quotes
and direct links to their episode (on multiple platforms)
What we love to talk about!
While every conversation is unique, most episodes revolve around the topics that business owners wrestle with every day.
You might speak about building systems that reduce owner dependency, developing stronger leadership skills, improving sales processes, creating exceptional customer experiences, using technology and AI more effectively, hiring and developing great teams, marketing strategies, operational improvements, or lessons you've learned while growing your own business.
If your experience helps entrepreneurs build healthier, more sustainable businesses, we'd love to explore it.
Here's What the Process Looks Like
We've designed the experience to be simple from start to finish.
About your host
Hi, I'm Maggie!
I've been an entrepreneur since 2007, and over the years I've built businesses in industries ranging from photography and yoga to coaching, consulting, operations, and software implementation.
I've experienced the excitement of rapid growth, the exhaustion of wearing every hat, and the hard lessons that come from rebuilding after things don't go according to plan.
Today, as Director of Operations at Satva, I spend my time helping entrepreneurs simplify their businesses through systems, automation, and operational strategy.
Built to Scale grew from one simple belief: businesses shouldn't become more chaotic as they become more successful.
Every conversation is an opportunity to learn from someone who's been there, made mistakes, found solutions, and is willing to share those lessons with the next entrepreneur.
Ready to share your story?
If you're passionate about helping entrepreneurs build stronger businesses and think you'd be a great fit for the show, we'd love to hear from you.
Complete the application below and then schedule your interview on the next page.
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