The Scale Up Academy Series
REPLAY OF SUMMIT + BONUS TRAININGS
The Scale Up Academy Series is designed for established service firm owners ready to grow with intention. We kicked things off with the Summit — a full day of real conversations, expert insights, and actionable strategies.
Now we’re keeping the momentum going with Summer School: topic-specific sessions to help you tackle challenges like legal, contracts, operations, and more.
PART 1
PART 2
The Real Reason Most Service Businesses Hit a Growth Ceiling
(and How to Break Through)
You’ve built something real.
Your firm brings in $500K to $5M in annual revenue. Your team is growing. Clients value your work.
But here’s the truth: the systems that got you here won’t take you to the next level.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many service businesses hit the same growth plateau once they move beyond founder-led operations without the right infrastructure in place.
You deserve:
Strategic clarity that filters opportunities instead of chasing every lead
Delivery processes that maintain quality without your constant oversight
Financial systems that increase profits, not just revenue
Foundational protections that prevent expensive problems before they start
Team structures that free you from being the operational bottleneck
Contract terms that protect your work and align with your values
Session 1
Replay
Vision + Strategy
From Overwhelmed to Aligned: Building a Business That Reflects Your Vision
Professor: Tiffany Tolliver | The EmmaRose Agency
Redefine what growth means for your business and align your strategy with the life you want to lead.
Session 2
Replay
Finance + Profitability
Profit on Purpose: Keep More of What You Earn
Professor: Keila Hill-Trawick | Little Fish Accounting
Understand where your money’s going, improve your pricing, and finally connect effort with profit.
Session 3
Replay
Team Building
You’re a Bottleneck: Build a Team That Can Grow Without You
Professor: Kira La Forgia | Paradigm Consulting
Move from over-functioning founder to confident leader with a team that operates without constant oversight.
Session 4
Replay
Operations + Systems
Your Systems Are Breaking—And It’s Not Just the Tech
Professor: Natarsha Wright | Natarsha Wright Creative
Pinpoint which systems are breaking under pressure and create workflows that support sustainable growth.
Part Two
The Scale Up Academy Summer School
BONUS LIVE AND ON-DEMAND SESSIONS
These short, focused sessions are designed to help you implement key protections and processes in your business right now.
THE COURSE 2 LIVE EVENT IS COMPLETED!
Replay Will Be Added Soon!
PAST BONUS SESSIONS
Bonus Session 1 Replay
COURSE 1: PROTECT WHAT YOU'RE BUILDING
Legal Without the Overwhelm
Professor: Autumn Boyd | AWB Firm
Essential, values-aligned legal steps—like choosing the right structure and having clear client terms—that help you avoid expensive problems.
Bonus Session 2 Replay
COURSE 1: PROTECT WHAT YOU'RE BUILDING
Contracts That Work
Professor: Brionna Ned | The Lawless Lawyer
What makes a strong, values-driven contract and how to use it to protect your work, your relationships, and your peace of mind.
Bonus Session 3 Replay
COURSE 2: STAND OUT TO SCALE UP
Find Your Minimum® for Social Media Success
Professor: Emily Schwalbach | Be Social Consulting
Using the Find Your Minimum® framework, she will share a practical way to stay consistent on social media without being online all the time.
Bonus Session 4 Replay
COURSE 2: STAND OUT TO SCALE UP
The Power of a Well-Built Brand
Professor: Dana James Mwangi | Cheers Creative
She will share her branding expertise with practical ways to define and strengthen your brand so it stands out and supports sustainable growth.
What to Expect: Real Strategies. Clear Action. No Fluff.
This isn’t another passive webinar where you leave inspired but overwhelmed. The Scale Up Academy Summit Series is a working session—designed to help you connect the dots and take meaningful next steps in your business.
Here’s how it’ll go down:
Focused Sessions
Each of the four pillars (Vision, Finance, Team, Operations) will be taught in sessions led by experts who understand the realities of running a small but scaling firm.
Tactical Frameworks
We’ll break down the concepts and show you exactly how to apply them.
Interactive Worksheets & Templates
You’ll get plug-and-play resources to help you apply what you’re learning in real time—and keep the momentum going after the summit ends.
Your Customized Action Plan
By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with a clear, prioritized roadmap for scaling your firm—based on your business, your goals, and your current stage of growth.
Think of it as your business “reset day”—a chance to step back, zoom out, and build forward on purpose.
Why Learn From Us?
At Little Fish Accounting, we've guided hundreds of service businesses through this exact growth transition. As a CPA firm specializing in financial strategy for service providers, we understand the unique challenges you face.
Keila Hill-Trawick, founder of Little Fish Accounting and host of the Build to Enough podcast, has built her practice specifically to help service providers navigate the financial and strategic complexities of sustainable growth.
You're our perfect fit if:
Your firm generates $500K-$5M in annual revenue
You're past survival mode but hitting new scaling challenges
You have 2-10 team members (and feel the growing pains)
You lead a professional service business (marketing agency, law firm, consulting practice, accounting firm, therapy practice, creative agency)
You're in years 3-10 of your business journey
You're the founder or managing partner still involved in day-to-day decisions
What You're Probably Experiencing Right Now:
Systems that worked at lower revenue levels are breaking under increased complexity
Your time is increasingly fragmented across operations, delivery, and strategy
Team management has become more demanding than client work
You're unsure which growth levers to prioritize for maximum impact
Financial decisions feel more complex as revenue and expenses scale
Your role needs to evolve, but the path forward isn't clear
Your Investment:
Just Your Time and Attention
While firms typically invest thousands in this level of strategic guidance, we're offering Scale Up Academy at no cost. Why? Because we're committed to helping service firms build sustainable, profitable businesses - and we know that many of the challenges you're facing stem from not having the right foundation in place.