The Breakthrough Company explores how a select group of everyday businesses overcame obstacles to achieve annual sales beyond $250 million. Drawing on five years of research, author Keith McFarland analyzes nine standout companies and distills the strategies that separated them from the rest.

McFarland challenges common myths—like the need to replace founding leaders before scaling—and shows how bold, escalating investments in the company's future can actually safeguard growth. Based on interviews with over 1,500 growth executives and analysis of 7,000 firms, he pinpoints the real drivers behind sustained success. He also identifies the "Business Bermuda Triangle," a trio of pitfalls that derail many firms on the cusp of breakthrough, and offers clear tactics to navigate around it.

Key takeaways:

• Strategies for making decisive, growth-focused bets
• How to build "scaffolding" with outside networks
• The value of "insultants" who challenge a company's assumptions

Each chapter concludes with actionable steps and insights from top executives, making this a practical guide for leaders aiming to transform solid businesses into industry powerhouses.

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