Founder FAQs for 5 to 50 million companies

If you lead a founder led company between five and fifty million in revenue, you face a unique set of choices. This hub collects the questions we hear most and gives clear, practical answers. Each section includes short answers and links to deeper pages with models, examples, and checklists.

Who this is for

Founders and leadership teams of lower middle market companies that want practical guidance, not theory.

How to use this page

Use the search, or browse by topic. Jump into a category page for quick answers, then follow links to deeper guides when you need details.

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Strategy and growth

Set a clear direction, choose bets, and turn plans into results.
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Marketing and positioning

Clarify who you serve, why you are different, and how you create demand.
Open the Marketing and positioning FAQs

Sales and revenue

Build a repeatable sales engine and healthy account growth.
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Operations and systems

Remove bottlenecks, scale delivery, and improve reliability.
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Finance and profitability

Understand unit economics, margins, and cash flow.
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Capital and deals

Use the right mix of debt and equity. Plan acquisitions and integrations with care.
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People and leadership

Build the right team, coach managers, and create a culture that can scale.
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Governance and boards

Get real value from advisors and directors.
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International expansion

Enter new regions with a simple, staged plan.
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Succession and exit

Prepare leaders, protect value, and plan for partial or full exit.
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Real estate and facilities

Right size your footprint and plan upgrades with care.
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Proof and trust

Short author bio, links to client results, and a contact block that routes to a short form for founders.

Last updated: August 27, 2025