In a world where bigger often seems better, Mathias Schrøder’s story is a refreshing breath of air. Picture this: in 2023, he’s at the helm of a thriving clothing business in Denmark, yet instead of celebrating his growth, he’s frazzled, burned out, and drowning in disarray. How is it possible to scale up yet feel so constrained? It took a moment of clarity for Mathias to realize he wasn’t tackling the real issue at hand. What followed was a bold decision to scale down—yes, you heard that right. By cutting overhead, eliminating stagnant inventory, and redefining success, he slashed revenue by 60% and simultaneously boosted profits by 25%! In this engaging conversation, Mathias shares his journey from chaos to clarity, offering gems of wisdom for entrepreneurs reevaluating their business trajectories. Ready to rethink your approach too? LEARN MORE.
In 2023 Mathias Schrøder was stressed, burned out, and perplexed. He had scaled revenue on his Denmark-based clothing company, but bloated overhead meant little profits and even less free time.
“I felt lost, unable to fix our predicament,” he told me, “until I realized I was trying to solve the wrong problem.”
His solution was to scale down. He fired employees, lowered warehouse costs, and eliminated stagnant inventory. The result was 60% less revenue and 25% more profit.
He shared his journey in our recent conversation. The entire audio is embedded below. The transcript is condensed and edited for clarity.
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