#644 Breaking the $20M Barrier: Alexis Sikorsky on Founder Scale Traps

Talking with the Experts: Business Insights

What keeps so many founders stuck between $5M and $20M in revenue—and what does it really take to break through?

In this episode of Talking with the Experts, Rose Davidson welcomes Alexis Sikorsky, entrepreneur, advisor, and author of Cashing Out. Alexis has lived the scale-up journey firsthand, growing New Access from startup to a $100M+ private equity exit. Today, he helps founders restructure operations, overcome leadership blind spots, and prepare for their next chapter.

Alexis reveals why even highly successful entrepreneurs stall out in the “stretch” phase of growth. He unpacks the invisible traps—delegation hesitation, operational sprawl, and culture drift - that silently erode scale-up potential. More importantly, he shares the proven strategies he uses to help CEOs simplify, track the right metrics, and build resilient leadership teams.

Through his APEX methodology - Assess, Plan, Execute, Exit - Alexis equips founders with a clear framework for moving beyond the chaos of fast growth into sustainable scale. This is not theory; it’s lived experience from someone who’s navigated the highs and lows of international business, negotiation, and exit planning.

Whether you’re a founder feeling “successful but stretched,” a CEO navigating culture challenges, or an entrepreneur eyeing a private equity future, Alexis provides the insights you need to break ceilings and build your next chapter.

If you’re ready to learn what to stop doing, what to track, and what to outsource immediately—this conversation is for you.

🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXIS

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-sikorsky-consulting/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexissikorsky/

Website: https://www.asikorsky.com/

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