Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps

Scaling a business isn’t just about rapid growth. It’s about creating a strong foundation, making strategic decisions, and assembling the right team to sustain long-term success.

In this episode, Jonathan Herps is joined by Helder Klemp, co-founder and CEO of DNX Solutions, to discuss the pivotal leadership lessons he’s learned while growing his company from the ground up. From hiring A-players to making operations predictable and stress-free, Helder shares the insights that helped him shift from a hands-on founder to a strategic CEO.

This episode is packed with practical takeaways on scaling, leadership, and building a resilient company. Whether you're a CEO, business owner, or executive, you'll gain valuable lessons from Helder’s journey, from bootstrapping a startup to running a thriving business.

In this episode of Stories of Scale with Jonathan Herps, you’ll discover:

• Transitioning from a technical founder to a strategic CEO (01:23)
• Why hiring the right people is the key to sustainable growth (08:38)
• The power of deep focus, data-driven decisions, and disciplined systems to drive sustainable business growth (12:40)
• Why saying no and letting go are keys to success (16:53)
• Why hiring A-players fuels growth and why settling for less costs more in the long run (20:26)
• How financial literacy empowers leaders to make smarter decisions, secure funding, and scale with confidence (24:14)
• Why charisma is essential for effective leadership (26:26)
• Why sales is the foundation of scaling (33:50)

Key takeaways for CEOs and business owners:

• Scaling isn’t just about growth. It’s also about focus, discipline, and strategy.
• Hiring the right people early prevents burnout and accelerates success.
• Letting go and empowering a leadership team is the only way to scale.
• Cash flow mastery is non-negotiable for sustainable business growth.
• Making operations predictable and structured is the key to long-term success.

WHERE TO FIND HELDER KLEMP

• Website: https://dnx.solutions/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helderklemp/

CONNECT WITH JONATHAN HERPS

Website: www.scaleupgrowth.co

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanherps

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scaleupgrowth

Instagram: www.instagram.com/scaleupgrowth

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@scaleupgrowth

Email: [email protected]

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