The Problem with the Pressure to Scale

Well, folks, our time together has come to an end. It’s the final episode of Scope Creep and today we’re sharing the truth about why we made the tough decision to end the show. We’re also taking a look back at everything Scope Creep has meant to us–the moments that made us proud, the lessons we’ll carry forward, and what we’d do differently if we ever wanted to start another #unfiltered podcast. Saying goodbye is bittersweet and we’re so grateful for each of you and your support along the way! This show has been a powerful reminder of why authenticity and boundaries matter and we’re taking those lessons with us into our next chapter. Thank you for being here with us, cheering us on, and helping make the show what it was. Now and forever, stay creepy! Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to our final Scope Creep 00:47 – Kicking off the final episode 00:54 – Weekly updates and reflections 05:36 – Why We’re Ending Scope Creep 09:32 – Our proudest moments and biggest takeaways 14:42 – Lessons we’ve learned and advice for aspiring podcasters 27:45 – Final thoughts and a grateful farewell Follow Liz Talago: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liztalago/ liztalago.com Follow Jamie Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiercox13/ jamiercox.com brandburnout.substack.com

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