It’s a problem most business owners wish for – rapid growth. But growth without structure can lead to chaos, burnout, and a business that’s always playing catch-up.
Oxygen8 Business Consultant Clint Latour shares how he helps clients manage growth pains by setting up systems, planning ahead, and keeping the business running even when the owner can’t do it all.
A business owner recently shared how their company grew from 6 to 60 staff in just 18 months – through acquisitions, organic growth, and increased demand. The growth was exciting, but it also revealed a serious problem: they were still managing the business like a small team.
Sound familiar?
Too many SMEs scale reactively. The results?
To grow well, you need to prepare early, build systems, and train your team so the business can operate even when you’re not there.
“Oxygen8 gave me the tools, the timeline, and the plan. We’ve turned the business around – faster than I thought possible.”
– Brett Webster, Fire Control Services
Brett Webster has run Fire Control Services for over 30 years, installing and maintaining fire alarm systems across high-rise and commercial buildings. But despite decades of experience, the company was struggling with tight margins and constant financial pressure. There was no forward plan – only daily stress.
With the help of Oxygen8 and the Business Success Programme, Brett developed a roadmap, strengthened his bottom line, and reignited his passion for the business.
Just eight months into an 18-month plan, the business had already undergone a complete turnaround. The bottom line improved significantly, the team fully bought into the changes, and the systems in place began to deliver results.
Today, Brett arrives at work earlier – not out of stress, but because he’s excited. He’s managing smarter, delegating better, and enjoying business ownership again.
Growth is exciting – but it needs structure to be sustainable. If your business is showing signs of strain from expansion, the worst thing you can do is ignore it.
Let’s make sure your success doesn’t turn into stress. Oxygen8 can help you prepare your business to grow – without the pain..
Clint Latour is a business consultant at Oxygen8 who specialises in growth planning and operational systems. He works with founders and leadership teams to transition from hands-on survival mode to scalable, self-managing businesses.
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