Why 99% of Startups Fail to Scale - How to Break Through Growth Plateaus w/André Bressell

Why 99% of Startups Fail to Scale - How to Break Through Growth Plateaus w/André Bressell | Episode 52
Startup Masterclass: Breaking Through Growth Plateaus to $100M ARR.
Truth: Most startups don’t fail from lack of funding-they plateau because they lack the systems and strategy to scale sustainably.
Reaching $100M ARR? It’s a dream for many, but only 1.2% of funded startups make it.
Why? ➡️ Stagnation. Misaligned teams, over-reliance on founder-led sales, and scattered go-to-market strategies all create barriers that are tough to break.
In this episode of Making Revenue Tick, join Richard Washington as he sits down with Andre Bressel, Winning by Design Ambassador and Pavilion University Dean, to uncover proven strategies for scaling past revenue plateaus.
Andre shares actionable frameworks to help founders and GTM leaders align their teams, reduce churn, and build repeatable, scalable revenue systems.
What You’ll Learn:
Why only 1.2% of funded startups scale to $100M ARR
How to identify and solve the key symptoms of stagnated growth
The transition from founder-led sales to scalable team structures
How to shift from paid marketing to demand generation
Why understanding churn is critical to long-term growth
Three frameworks for sustainable scaling
If you’re a founder or revenue leader aiming to smash through growth barriers, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you scale smarter.
Key Topics:
Overcoming Growth Plateaus
SaaS Growth Strategy
Founder-Led Sales vs. Team-Led Systems
Demand Generation vs. Paid Marketing
Churn Reduction Tactics
Aligning Teams for Scalability
⏰ Watch the episode to learn how to build the systems that drive sustainable revenue growth!
Are you ready to lead your startup to $100M ARR? Hit the play button and let’s make it happen!
Connect with Andre: / bressel
Connect with Richard: / richwash
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