From Idea to Empire: The Blueprint for Growth & Scale

Scaling a business is more than just growth—it’s about building a strong foundation, following a strategic process, and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail success. Join us for an exclusive session with Neman Popov, award-winning entrepreneur and turnaround specialist, as he shares his expertise on scaling businesses effectively.

As the Founder & CEO of Roggenart, Neman has successfully expanded his boutique bakery and café brand to 8 locations across 3 states with 120+ employees, while building the operational infrastructure to support continued growth. His experience also includes leading a 400% sales turnaround in Europe and executing a high-profile company sale to Nestlé and Dr. Oetker.

Key topics covered:

• Laying the Foundation: What you need to have in place before scaling
• The Scaling Process: Steps to grow efficiently without losing control
• Avoiding Pitfalls: Common mistakes that hinder growth and how to overcome them

Learn from a leader who has built, scaled and transformed businesses worldwide. If you're ready to take your startup or small business to the next level, this is the session for you!

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