Rob Talbot

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Rob Talbot possesses more than two decades’ experience in leading creative and pragmatic teams that deliver revenue- driving solutions for Fortune 500, mid-sized and growth companies in the entertainment, e-commerce, real estate and technology verticals. His leadership positions included roles at RealtyTrac, Move Inc., Sony Pictures Digital Network, Lifetime Television and HBO. In each, Talbot was regarded for solving complex problems by employing inventive business solutions.
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When the Founder Is the Rainmaker: How to Scale Without Losing the Spark

When the Founder Is the Rainmaker: How to Scale Without Losing the Spark

Mon, Jul 7, 2025 | Posted by Paul Sparrow

In many founder-led businesses, the founder isn’t just the leader—they’re also the best (and often only) rainmaker. They land the big deals. They have the trusted relationships. They know the pitch inside and out because they are the pitch.

It works—until it doesn’t.

As the business grows, this model creates a bottleneck. Every new opportunity depends on one and only person. And it’s the same person every time. But there’s a downside. When that person is also responsible for running the business, mentoring the team, and shaping the vision, something eventually gives.

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