Building a $100 Million Business That Runs Without You - Stewart Ervin

Episode notes

What separates businesses that scale from those that stall? In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder , we’re joined by Stewart Ervin, founder of Bracket Management and creator of Built to Run: The $100 Million System . Stewart specializes in business turnarounds and operational systems designed to align finance and operations—so businesses can scale efficiently and maximize value. Stewart shares a practical playbook for helping owners break through growth ceilings by focusing on: Clean financials that tell the real story Core process reviews that improve efficiency Forward-looking forecasts that drive decision-making Drawing from deep experience in the manufacturing sector, Stewart explains how fractional CFO services can deliver C-suite-level insights without the full-time cost. He also discusses how smart pricing, cost optimization, and cultural alignment can unlock new levels of profitability. Whether you're building toward an exit or just trying to regain control, this episode delivers actionable insights for creating a business that runs—without running you.