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Podcast 283: What Business Owners Must Get Right to Scale a Regulated Service Business

In this episode of Poised for Exit, we sit down with Judy Praska, Owner & President of three Fastest Labs locations in the Twin Cities metro. Judy shares how she scaled her testing services business from one location to three, what surprised her most along the way, and the operational details business owners often overlook until growth exposes the cracks.

Scaling a service business, especially one operating in regulated and safety-sensitive environments, isn’t just about adding locations or increasing demand. Sustainable growth requires the right systems, clear policies, and disciplined execution to keep pace with complexity.

We discuss why speed and convenience can be powerful competitive advantages, how compliance directly impacts scalability for employers and safety-sensitive roles, and what business owners must have in place before growth accelerates.
 

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Julie Keyes

Founder & Owner at KeyeStrategies, LLC

Julie is a Certified Exit Planning Adviser and Value Growth Advisor with 30+ years of experience. She works with business owners who seek to understand and maximize their exit and critical transition options.

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