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“Everything is scalable. The right question is how hard would it be to scale?”
What It Means
All business models can theoretically grow; the real question is difficulty and resource requirements for scaling
Why It Matters
Prevents dismissing opportunities based on false scalability concerns
When It's True
For most internet-enabled businesses with digital components
When It's Risky
For businesses with fundamental physical or regulatory constraints
How to Apply
Analyze scaling mechanisms instead of binary scalability
Identify specific scaling challenges
Plan growth stages with resource requirements
Example Scenario
“Instead of dismissing bike washing as 'not scalable,' analyze franchise model, equipment costs, and location acquisition requirements”
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