Insights

Welcome to Insights — a collection of ideas, frameworks, and lessons from the front lines of scaling privately held businesses.

The 9 Value Drivers Buyers Use to Score Your Business

Scott Mandell 5/14/26 Scott Mandell 5/14/26

The 9 Value Drivers Buyers Use to Score Your Business

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You Are the Underdog in Your Own Transaction

Scott Mandell 4/24/26 Scott Mandell 4/24/26

You Are the Underdog in Your Own Transaction

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The Cignetti Effect: Championship Execution Before Championship Talent

Scott Mandell 2/11/26 Scott Mandell 2/11/26

The Cignetti Effect: Championship Execution Before Championship Talent

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Growth vs. Scale: Why So Many Companies Feel Stuck Even When They’re Growing

Scott Mandell 1/6/26 Scott Mandell 1/6/26

Growth vs. Scale: Why So Many Companies Feel Stuck Even When They’re Growing

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Why Accountability Is the Secret Growth Engine

Scott Mandell 10/3/25 Scott Mandell 10/3/25

Why Accountability Is the Secret Growth Engine

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Why Most Leadership Teams Aren’t Aligned—And What to Do About It

Scott Mandell 7/10/25 Scott Mandell 7/10/25

Why Most Leadership Teams Aren’t Aligned—And What to Do About It

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Why I’m Starting Mandell Strategic Growth

Scott Mandell 7/10/25 Scott Mandell 7/10/25

Why I’m Starting Mandell Strategic Growth

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