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Jun 2025
15m 5s

R351 – Niche Down to Scale Up

Henry Lopez
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Niche down to scale up your small business faster.

Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r351-niche-down-scale-up/

Focus on the essential and most profitable products or services. Don't try to be all things to all people.

In this episode of The How of Business podcast, Henry Lopez explores one of the most powerful strategies for early-stage growth: niching down. Whether you’re just launching or a year or two into your journey, trying to do too much too soon can keep your business stuck. Instead, Henry shows how narrowing your offerings, target audience, and even your service area can unlock faster growth and long-term sustainability.

Henry shares examples from real coaching clients and past guests to illustrate how focus creates operational simplicity, marketing clarity, and ultimately, a more valuable business. You’ll also learn why it’s better to “sell a few things to many” rather than “many things to few.”

From cash flow advantages to stronger brand positioning, this episode will inspire you to step back, simplify, and make your business more profitable and scalable - one smart decision at a time.

This episode is hosted by Henry Lopez. The How of Business podcast focuses on helping you start, run, grow and exit your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Find the best podcast, small business coaching, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website https://TheHowOfBusiness.com

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