Growing Business to an Acquisition Multiple: 15 Proven Strategies

Growing your business is about multiplying what’s already working and eliminating things that aren’t working whilst trying new things — without taking reckless risks. At Jarbly Venture Labs, we focus on strategic growth that builds sustainable momentum. Here are 15 key ways to scale your business effectively:

1. Buy More Leads Strategically

Look at your current lead acquisition spend daily and monthly. Increase it thoughtfully by testing multiple lead sources to find what truly converts. Avoid gambling on unproven methods. Once you identify a winning approach, gradually scale your spend.

2. Expand Your Sales Team

Handling more leads requires more sales reps. These reps should be commission-based, highly motivated, and skilled at quick follow-up using proprietary prospecting methods. Hot leads decide fast — often within 1 to 6 weeks — so persistence pays off.

3. Streamline Proposal Drafting and Pricing

Speed matters. Create standardized proposal templates that combine quotes and contracts, reducing turnaround time to under an hour. Wherever possible, price on the spot to shorten your sales cycle.

4. Automate Manual Processes

Most manual tasks (about 80%) can be automated. Use tools to automate lead follow-up, customer service, and internal workflows — freeing your team to focus on high-value activities.

5. Build a Larger Internal Team

Scaling means more designers, developers, marketers, and salespeople to handle increased demand efficiently. Aim to hire 2-3 more full-time designers and developers to speed up delivery and revisions.

6. Automate Sales Funnels

Develop value-packed funnels with core offers and upsells. For example, start with a $997 core product and include upsells up to $4,997 to increase customer lifetime value.

7. Target Larger Enterprise Clients

Focus on selling $100k–$1M solutions. Use platforms like ZoomInfo for targeted prospecting of enterprise-level leads.

8. Expand Product and Service Lines

Add recurring services like SEO, social media management, and support packages to diversify revenue and increase client retention.

9. Launch Paid Advertising Campaigns

Invest in Google Ads, Facebook campaigns, and TikTok influencer marketing to drive targeted traffic and awareness.

10. Implement Email Marketing Automation

Set up two email sequences: a short-term, intensive nurture for new leads, and a long-term, sporadic sequence to maintain engagement over months or years.

11. Produce YouTube Training Content

Build authority by sharing valuable content. Our own channel grew to 100k subscribers and 30 million views by offering practical advice on websites, apps, marketing, and business strategy.

12. Form Strategic Partnerships

Collaborate with complementary digital agencies and marketing firms. Exchange client referrals and share revenue through referral fees.

13. Improve Client Retention Systems

Develop referral programs, upsell opportunities, and personalized touchpoints like birthday cards and gifts. Keep old clients engaged via email sequences.

14. Attend Trade Shows and Host Events

Get face-to-face with prospects by attending conferences, trade shows, and hosting workshops or bootcamps. Use these as opportunities to sell major offers.

15. Bring On a Consultant

Many businesses struggle with execution and capital. Bringing in an experienced consultant can streamline your scaling journey and help avoid costly mistakes.


Ready to Scale? Let’s Talk.

The best way to get started is to schedule a brief phone call with us. We can deliver immediate insights and then decide if a longer-term partnership makes sense through weekly or monthly calls and immersions.

We take a low-pressure, high-value approach focused on short-, medium-, and long-term results — starting with your very first call.

Contact us to see if we’re a good fit.

Before the call, we’ll ask you to fill out a brief questionnaire to understand your business, goals, and current challenges. This lets us provide tailored advice and guide you on the quickest path to launch or scale, including lead generation, advertising, conversion, and service delivery.

We look forward to working with you!