You’re not alone. Most scale-up CEOs hit a wall—not because of bad strategy, but because their business never evolved beyond founder-centric systems.
SCALEUP Implementation Programs
Transform your company into a professionally run,
high-performance enterprise.
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Still doing too much yourself?
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Hired people, but still making all the decisions?
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Revenue flatlining despite working harder?
That’s where SCALEUP comes in.
What SCALEUP Delivers
SCALEUP isn’t just a framework. It’s a full-stack transformation system.
Each letter addresses a fundamental layer of scale:
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Sales & Marketing Professionalization
From founder-led selling to scalable demand engines.
Case Example:
A B2B SaaS founder generating leads via cold outreach shifted to a systemized inbound engine. We built a content funnel + lead magnet, hired a fractional demand gen lead, and within 90 days reduced CAC by 37% while doubling qualified leads.
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CEO Evolution
Shift from operator to strategic scale leader.
Case Example:
The founder of a $2M coaching business was involved in every decision. We coached her to delegate ops, installed a leadership dashboard, and helped her reclaim 12+ hours/week for strategic work like partnerships and productization.
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Augmented Management System
Embed performance tracking, meetings, and accountability rhythm.
Case Example:
A marketing agency had 12 people and no meeting structure. We introduced a Monday all-hands, Friday metrics check-in, and weekly scorecard reviews — boosting team clarity and cutting project delays by 40%.
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Leadership Upgradation
Build a team that leads, not waits for orders.
Case Example:
A DTC brand had “doers” but no real leaders. We ran a leadership 360, created growth plans for key team members, and shifted decision rights — resulting in 3 promotions and a 20% reduction in CEO escalations.
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Experience Design
Create wow for clients, employees, and partners.
Case Example:
A consultancy revamped its onboarding to include a kickoff deck, onboarding call, and milestone map. Client retention increased by 25%, and NPS rose from 45 to 64 in one quarter.
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Unlocking Execution & Momentum
Install a 90-day execution engine that compounds.
Case Example:
A $1.5M productized service team was constantly starting but not finishing. We implemented 90-day OKRs, broke goals into weekly rocks, and ran retro cycles. Revenue grew 22% in one quarter from better follow-through.
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Product Stratification & Packaging
Build tiered, scalable offerings and price for value.
Case Example:
A solopreneur offered one-on-one services only. We built a 3-tiered offer (DIY, group, 1:1), doubled LTV, and reduced delivery hours by 40% while increasing revenue.
Choose Your Implementation Path
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Who it is for
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Pricing
DIY+ (Self-paced + Light Strategic Touchpoints)
Self-driven CEOs building with internal teams
9-12 months
Strategic kick-off, group clinics, milestone reviews
Systems built, team onboarding, CEO role shift
$3,000–$6,000
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Blended DIY + DWY (Do it with you)
CEOs who want structure + advisory support
12–15 months
Group coaching, workshops, functional deep dives
Org-wide alignment, momentum, metrics, and team execution
$10,000–$20,000
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Who it is for
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Full DWY / Embedded Advisory
CEOs with funding or urgent growth mandate
9-12 months
Biweekly 1:1, roadmap co-creation, team coaching
Compressed transformation with external lift
$30,000–$60,000
CEO Journey Timeline
Month 1–3
Foundations Set
- Roadmap co-created
- Sales & org design clarified
- CEO role evolution begins
- Hiring strategy defined
Month 4–6
Activation
- Sales systems live
- Management cadence launched
- Teams take ownership
- Visibility into data and KPIs
Month 7–12
Compounding & Maturity
- CEO exits day-to-day ops
- Profit levers optimized
- Product tiers expanded
- Business becomes investor-attractive
Why Fifth Chrome
Built for CEOs. Proven by Results.
We’ve helped scale-up leaders across industries and continents—from £10M law firms in the UK to industrial engineering firms in Asia—turn growth chaos into business clarity.
- 80+ countries of experience
- Advisory backed by real operating systems (PROMISE, COMBINE, SCALEUP)
- Led by Anirvan Sen, ex-GE, author of PROMISE of a Business, and trusted growth advisor
- Proven success with buy-and-build scale-ups, PE-backed firms, and high-growth SMEs
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FAQ
What if I don’t have a full team yet?
Perfect. SCALEUP helps you define roles, structure hires, and avoid costly hiring mistakes.
Can I start with Foundation and upgrade later?
Yes. Many CEOs begin with Foundation and move up once initial systems are in place.
Is this training or consulting?
Neither. This is a structured business transformation model with embedded support—not lectures or theory.
Can my leadership team join calls?
Absolutely. Especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3, where we work across key functions.
Your business deserves to grow without burning you out.
Choose the SCALEUP path that fits your momentum, and let’s build a business
that scales—with or without you.
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