778 - Charles Gaudet: Why Predictable Growth Beats Fast Growth (and How Founders Escape the Trap)
Fri Jan 30 2026
Most founders think growth problems are marketing problems.
Charles Gaudet doesn’t.
In this conversation, Charles breaks down why fast growth is often the most dangerous thing a business can chase — and why predictable growth is the real path to scale, peace, and long-term success.
We talk about the Founder’s Trap, why vanity metrics quietly kill good companies, and how many entrepreneurs accidentally become the bottleneck in the very businesses they built. Charles shares hard-earned lessons from scaling companies through uncertainty, including a pivotal COVID-era pivot, the role of gratitude and perspective in leadership, and why collaboration — not hustle — is the real unlock.
This isn’t just a tactical conversation.
It’s a reset on how founders think about growth, control, and what “winning” actually looks like.
📝 Show NotesIn this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, I sit down with Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, to unpack what really drives sustainable business growth — and what quietly sabotages it.
We explore why chasing speed often creates fragility, how founders unknowingly trap themselves inside their own companies, and why predictable systems outperform heroic effort every time.
What we cover:Why fast growth is often the most dangerous kind of growth
The Founder’s Trap — and how founders become the bottleneck
Predictable revenue vs. vanity metrics (and what actually matters)
The difference between data that informs and data that distracts
How learning differences became a strategic advantage for Charles
The leadership lessons that came from loss, perspective, and gratitude
A real-world COVID pivot that forced clarity under pressure
Why collaboration is the true engine behind every breakthrough
How founders reclaim energy, peace, and control as they scale
Mentioned in this episode:Driven by Doug Brachman
📚 Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU
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Connect with Charles:https://predictableprofits.com/
https://charlesgaudet.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet
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Most founders think growth problems are marketing problems. Charles Gaudet doesn’t. In this conversation, Charles breaks down why fast growth is often the most dangerous thing a business can chase — and why predictable growth is the real path to scale, peace, and long-term success. We talk about the Founder’s Trap, why vanity metrics quietly kill good companies, and how many entrepreneurs accidentally become the bottleneck in the very businesses they built. Charles shares hard-earned lessons from scaling companies through uncertainty, including a pivotal COVID-era pivot, the role of gratitude and perspective in leadership, and why collaboration — not hustle — is the real unlock. This isn’t just a tactical conversation. It’s a reset on how founders think about growth, control, and what “winning” actually looks like. 📝 Show NotesIn this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, I sit down with Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, to unpack what really drives sustainable business growth — and what quietly sabotages it. We explore why chasing speed often creates fragility, how founders unknowingly trap themselves inside their own companies, and why predictable systems outperform heroic effort every time. What we cover:Why fast growth is often the most dangerous kind of growth The Founder’s Trap — and how founders become the bottleneck Predictable revenue vs. vanity metrics (and what actually matters) The difference between data that informs and data that distracts How learning differences became a strategic advantage for Charles The leadership lessons that came from loss, perspective, and gratitude A real-world COVID pivot that forced clarity under pressure Why collaboration is the true engine behind every breakthrough How founders reclaim energy, peace, and control as they scale Mentioned in this episode:Driven by Doug Brachman 📚 Driven: Understanding and Harnessing the Genetic Gifts Shared by Entrepreneurs, Navy SEALs, Pro Athletes, and Maybe YOU 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Understanding-Harnessing-Entrepreneurs-Athletes/dp/1619616939Connect with Charles: Connect with Charles:https://predictableprofits.com/ https://charlesgaudet.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Mischa's Stuff! Join my Podcast guest speaking Masterclass: https://www.influencetour.com/goThis Masterclass will teach you: How to speak with confidence and authenticity.How to find podcasts that attract your ideal audience.How to get booked without the hassle.Ideal for coaches, course creators, and heart-centered entrepreneurs who want to generate leads, customers, and sales in a genuine way. Join us and start your journey to becoming a podcast guest-speaking pro! Register Now 👉 https://www.influencetour.com/go ______________________ For social Media: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischaz/ Subscribe and share with your business associates who could use a listen!