Show Notes
Episode Title: Scaling Smart — Financial Strategy, Leadership & Long-Term Success with Damian Malone In this episode of Get Up 10, I sit down with someone who’s been instrumental in the growth of my own business — Damian Malone, Founder and CEO of Malone & Co Accountants. Damian shares a no-nonsense, deeply practical take on what it really takes to scale a business. From humble beginnings to leading a top 20 accountancy firm in Ireland, Damian talks candidly about the lessons he’s learned — the risks he regrets not taking sooner, the importance of building a strong culture, and how obsessing (in a healthy way) over client service became his edge. We discuss: The biggest financial mistakes startups make
What scaling actually looks like (and what most people get wrong)
Why perfectionism can kill your progress
How to build a leadership team that drives the business forward — without you in the day-to-day
How tax, structure, and wealth planning should evolve as your business grows
This is a must-listen if you’re serious about building a business that’s profitable, scalable, and built to last.
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