What happens when your startup hits the messy middle - when scrappiness alone can’t scale?
In this Making Revenue Tick masterclass, Dustin Clinard joins Richard Washington to unpack what it really takes to grow from $3M to $20M+ ARR.
From a startups early stage to growth execution, Dustin reveals the unspoken rules of scaling - where founders stop being the cavalry, and teams learn to create their own momentum.
You’ll learn:
- Why “no one is coming to save you” is the single most important growth mindset
- How to build systems that scale before you feel ready
- The Resourcefulness Rule, and how top performers apply it daily
- How to transition from founder-led revenue to true organizational leadership
- Why hiring slows growth (until you learn to hire for leverage)
If you’re a founder, CRO, or operator navigating that tough $3-$20M stretch, this episode will change how you think about growth, leadership, and accountability.
About the guests:
🎙 Dustin Clinard, CEO at Ignis AI, connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinclinard/
Helping companies unlock potential, transform careers, and elevate the future of work.
🎙 Richard Washington, Founder at Tick Talent, and Host of WMYT? What Makes You Tick - Tech Leaders Career Stories, and Making Revenue Tick podcasts
Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwash/
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