Scaling Up Business Podcast

What Can You Learn About Scaling from the Very Early Days of Amazon?In this episode, Bill sits down with John Rossman, former Amazon executive, author, and expert in leadership strategy, to uncover the secrets behind Amazon’s remarkable scalability. From launching the Amazon Marketplace in 2002 to writing The Amazon Way, John shares leadership lessons and operational principles that any business can adopt. This conversation is a masterclass in customer obsession, high standards, and building mechanisms that scale.Topics explored in this episode:(02:00) Playing Bigger is Actually Safer*How John Rossman went from traditional consulting to shaping one of Amazon’s most successful platforms.*The unique operating tempo and mindset inside Amazon.*Why high standards are scalable, and low standards are not.(11:20) Scaling Is Just a Series of Experiments*You never want to have all your eggs in one basket. *If you’re trying to juice your business for -today’s profitability-, you’re setting yourself up for a big ris