Frequently asked questions

What is the core problem Solutions to Grow addresses?

The core problem is the "Founder Trap," where the business owner is stuck as the "Chief Firefighter" managing daily operational fires, preventing them from scaling and transforming the business into a sellable asset instead of a personal liability.

Who is Rick Mull, and what is his background?

Rick Mull is the founder and your Systems Architect / Operations & Growth Partner. He has 40 years of proven executive experience focused on creating and implementing infrastructures and systems for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs).

What is the difference between "advice" and the service offered?

Our philosophy is "Execution Over Recommendation." We don't just offer advice; we become your hands-on leader and Executive Extension (like a dedicated COO) to create, install, and execute repeatable systems.

What are the three main areas of focus (choke points)?

We focus on three critical choke points for growing businesses: Cash Flow, Operational Excellence, and Leadership & Structure.

What is the goal of the engagement?

The ultimate goal is to achieve Operational Autonomy, giving the owner their time and financial freedom back, resulting in a business with Maximum Valuation ready for scale or a lucrative exit.

How does the engagement process work?

It follows a streamlined five-step cycle: 1. Understand goals. 2. Understand "as is" situation. 3. Identify straining bottlenecks. 4. Create a plan. 5. Execute, Evaluate, and Systematize.

What specific results or accomplishments validate Rick Mull's approach?

Past accomplishments include growing sales revenue by 312.6% over 4 years, producing over $50 million in recurring revenue, transforming a struggling business into a profitable one within 4 months, and reducing average installation times by 7 days.

What is the "Invisible Ceiling," and how do you break through it?

The Invisible Ceiling is the revenue wall that "hard work" alone can't break. They break through it by replacing chaos with repeatable, scalable systems to move your business from, for example, $2M to $5M in revenue.

How do you address the "Founder Bottleneck" in leadership?

They help build an accountable leadership team and structure, enabling the owner to Step Off the Field and Lead (Visionary role) rather than being stuck running the daily operations (Firefighter role).

What is the first step to engaging with Solutions to Grow?

The first step is to Book a Free Strategy Session (or Growth Consultation) to audit your current situation and pinpoint the exact bottlenecks stalling your cash flow and growth.