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From Impossible To Inevitable

Aaron Ross, Jason Lemkin

359 Pages
2016

From Impossible To Inevitable

How Hyper-Growth Companies Create Predictable Revenue

John Wiley & Sons

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This groundbreaking business book reveals the systematic approach that hyper-growth companies use to achieve extraordinary revenue growth. Through real-world examples from companies like Zenefits and Salesforce.com, authors Aaron Ross and Jason Lemkin demonstrate that exponential business growth isn't about luck or magic, but rather follows a predictable template that any company can implement. The book dismantles the myth of overnight success and provides a practical framework for sustainable, scalable growth that can transform any business from stagnant to spectacular.

Key Ideas

1

The Foundation of Niche Mastery

The authors emphasize that successful hypergrowth begins with becoming deeply specialized in a specific niche market. Rather than trying to be everything to everyone, companies must first dominate a narrow segment before expanding. This focused approach enables businesses to build expertise, establish credibility, and create a strong foundation for scalable growth.

2

Predictable Revenue Systems

The book introduces a systematic approach to creating consistent revenue growth through repeatable sales processes. This includes developing multiple pipeline generation methods, implementing data-driven decision making, and establishing clear metrics for success. The authors demonstrate how to move away from reactive, inconsistent sales methods to proactive, systematic revenue generation.

3

Cultural Transformation for Scale

A crucial element for sustained growth is building a culture of ownership and initiative. The book details how to develop team members who act as owners rather than renters of their positions, creating a self-driving organization that can support rapid expansion without falling apart under pressure.

FAQ's

While results vary by organization, the authors suggest that implementing the full framework typically takes 12-24 months. Companies should expect to spend 3-6 months just on the initial niche-finding and system-building phases before seeing significant results.

No, while many examples come from the tech sector, the principles and strategies can be applied to any business model. The key is adapting the framework to your specific industry while maintaining the core focus on systematic, repeatable processes.

The methodologies work for companies of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to billion-dollar enterprises. The book includes specific adaptations and considerations for different company sizes, making it relevant whether you're trying to grow from $100,000 to $1 million or from $10 million to $100 million.

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