Scaling The Unscalable – Podcast
Scaling the Unscalable: Real Talk for Service-Based Business Builders
I’ve spent nearly a decade immersed in the challenges of running a service-based business. I’ve learned that growth is messy, success is never linear, and the best lessons often come from the hardest moments.
This podcast is where I bring together others who’ve walked this path—founders, leaders, and builders of service-based businesses. It’s not about shiny narratives or perfect strategies. It’s about getting real, uncovering what works, and talking through the struggles we don’t always share.
Every guest has a story worth hearing—whether it’s navigating rapid growth, overcoming setbacks, or reinventing their approach entirely. Together, we’ll break down their experiences to find the principles, insights, and tactics that can help us all build stronger, more scalable businesses.
This is a space for honest conversations about the ups, the downs, and everything in between. Let’s figure out what it really takes to scale the unscalable.
Scaling the Unscalable #2 | A 20‑year entrepreneurial journey with @PIRATEmanuel
Ever wondered how to build a thriving business culture that is based on genuine connections and human-centric values? 
Join Engjell Rraklli in this episode of Scaling the Unscalable as he sits down with Manuel Koelman, the founder of Pirate Summit and PirateX! 
Manuel shares his 20-year entrepreneurial journey, revealing the secrets behind his unconventional yet highly successful approach to business.In this conversation, you’ll learn:
– The story behind Pirate Summit and its unique “house rules” for authentic networking.
– How PirateX pivoted during the COVID crisis and thrived online.
– Manuel’s philosophy on leadership, flexible work culture, and empowering teams.
– Why putting humans first is the key to sustainable business success.
His perspective on the role of AI as a helpful “intern” in the future of work.
Scaling the Unscalable #1 | Meet Kevin Riedl
Welcome to the very first episode of Scaling the Unscalable: Real Talk for Service-Based Business Builders. In this series, the host Engjell Rraklli sits down with founders, leaders, and builders to share the gritty, unfiltered realities of growing a service-based business.
In this first episode, we talk with Kevin Riedl—CEO of Wavect and a trailblazer who’s navigated the ups and downs of scaling a company while serving niche clients in the Web 3 and Blockchain space and beyond. Together, we dive into overcoming setbacks, embracing messy growth, and learning lessons that can transform how you approach your own business.
