Most entrepreneurs believe that success means doing everything themselves — but Alycia Doxon reveals how trusting your team—and yourself—can unlock exponential growth.
In this candid conversation, Alycia shares the pivotal lessons from her journey, from managing rapid startup expansion to building her modern investment firm, Harriet Ventures, with a focus on legacy businesses and creative industries.
You’ll discover how Alycia’s background in finance and her experience scaling a tech startup shaped her approach to buying and managing companies across diverse sectors—from fintech to talent agencies and landscaping. She breaks down the pitfalls of owner dependence, the importance of building scalable management systems, and why saying “no” is a critical strategy for sustainable growth.
We dive deep into practical frameworks like the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and the power of regular KPI check-ins that keep her companies on track. Alycia emphasizes the value of peer groups like WPO, sharing how these relationships accelerate learning, foster confidence, and open doors to incredible opportunities—especially for women entrepreneurs navigating a male-dominated landscape.
Why does neglecting succession planning and leadership development often cripple business growth? Alycia explains how early reflection and intentional talent cultivation can prevent costly mistakes—and ensure entrepreneurs don’t get locked into a reliance on their own presence. Her insights on work-life balance highlight the importance of prioritizing values and long-term vision over constant hustle, and how immersion in fiction and creativity fuels her strategic thinking.
Perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners feeling stuck, or anyone looking to master the art of scalable leadership, this episode is packed with actionable tips, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives on building companies that last. Whether you’re in startup mode or managing a growing portfolio, Alycia Doxon’s guidance will challenge your assumptions and empower your next move.
GUEST Alycia Doxon is the co-founder of Harriet Ventures, a modern investment firm focused on acquiring and growing impactful businesses. With an MBA from Oxford and a background across venture-backed startups, she’s passionate about operational excellence, strategic growth, and supporting entrepreneurs, especially women, in building legacy companies. Follow Alycia Doxon : https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyciadoxon/
HOST
Marla Noel
🎙 Podcast: PerHer Perspective
🌐 Website: https://www.ocgrowthadvisors.com
Listen & Subscribe: 🎧 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0nOwEFFkSaEhYyL6W9muAw
🎧 Apple -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/per-her-perspective/id1837555203