Scrappy to Scalable: Human centered AI that drives growth!
Small firms aren’t supposed to beat the giants. But they can—if they harness AI the right way.
From Scrappy to Scalable, powered by Caldor Dynamics, is the contrarian podcast for consultants and boutique firms who want to grow smarter, not just bigger. We cut through AI hype with practical insights, real-world case studies, and human-centered strategies that build predictable pipelines, turn expertise into authority, and scale operations without bloated headcount.
Caldor Dynamics helps consulting firms move beyond word-of-mouth with a proven AI-powered Growth Engine—then bridges into the future of Virtual Operations, building compliance-ready, AI-driven backbones for sustainable growth.
Subscribe if you want to compete with giants, level the playing field, and prepare your firm for the era of Virtual Ops.
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Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
What if you could save 15+ hours a week with automation? In this episode, Felipe Crook interviews Archer Lawrence, CEO of Loophole Automation, a company that helps event businesses and SMBs streamline operations by tackling repetitive, boring tasks. Archer shares how his background in the events industry inspired Loophole Automation’s mission: eliminate bottlenecks, speed up proposals, and free business owners to focus on what they love. From onboarding workflows to AI-assisted tools, Archer explains how automation can unlock time, reduce stress, and drive scalable growth. You’ll also hear why client experience matters more than “on time and on budget”, and how Loophole builds long-term partnerships that evolve with clients’ needs. Caldor Dynamics helps SMBs grow by combining lead generation, content marketing, and human-centered AI solutions that scale with them. 👉 Learn more: www.CaldorDynamics.com
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
What does it take to launch safe, compliant products in today’s market? In this episode, Felipe Crook sits down with Rachael Shagott, founder of Best Practice Quality, who brings over 40 years of experience in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and product safety.
Rachael shares how she helps startups and global brands navigate complex regulations, manage recalls, and design safer products from day one. From risk assessments on cocktail napkins to preparing for the coming CPSC e-filing deadline, she explains why early compliance planning saves time, money, and reputation.
Caldor Dynamics helps small and midsize businesses grow by combining lead generation, content marketing, and human-centered AI solutions that scale with them.
👉 Learn more: www.CaldorDynamics.com
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
In this episode of Scrappy to Scalable, brought to you by Caldor Dynamics, we dive into how fractional executives and AI are transforming the way businesses grow with guest Stephanie Warlick, founder of 5FT View Consulting.
With 30+ years of leadership experience in operations, HR, and finance, Stephanie has built one of the most impactful fractional executive collectives in North America and Europe. She reveals how businesses can:
Unlock fractional leadership to scale without full-time executive costs
Prepare for mergers, acquisitions, and successful exits
Adopt AI and automation without losing the human touch
Stay competitive in the evolving future of work
As part of Caldor Dynamics’ mission to help businesses embrace transformation, this conversation is packed with insights for founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs ready to scale smarter.
👉 Learn more about 5FT View Consulting: 5ftview.com👉 Explore Caldor Dynamics: caldordynamics.com👉 Connect with 5FT View on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/5ft-view-consulting