How Bungalo’s founders Navigated the Risks of Scaling with Metavolve
Use Case
In the entrepreneurial journey, growth can be a double-edged sword. For the founders of Bungalo, Marc and Jacqui Pincente, growing their family business also meant facing a dilemma: continue struggling through the pains of scaling or sell and potentially watch their vision thrive under someone else’s stewardship.
It’s a familiar crossroads where the path forward is clouded with uncertainty. Metavolve stepped in at this critical juncture, to help the founding couple navigate the complexities of growth.
This case study delves into how, together, we charted a course that honored their ambitions and equipped them to scale confidently, ensuring their vision for Bungalo remained intact and flourished on their terms.
The challenge
Selling or Scaling the Business?
Bungalo’s journey from being a pandemic project to becoming a flourishing business is nothing short of admirable. With a healthy backlog of sales, the real challenge wasn’t growth—it was growing right.
As Marc looked to evolve from day-to-day operations to a visionary role, the question loomed: How to scale operations without losing the soul of Bungalo, a family-run gem with dreams of becoming a retirement legacy? This pivotal moment called for a strategy that preserved the essence of Bungalo while laying a foundation for sustainable growth.
Marc Pincente
Co-Founder, Bungalo Modular Living
We were just getting flooded with new work and I didn't know how to manage all of it. I was wondering 'Do I just stick my head in the sand and do the same work or do I actually raise it up, stand up and see where we need to be aiming the ship?" Because I know how to make the idea work in the beginning but to grow it properly and sustainably is where I felt daunted.
Jacqui Pincente
Co-Founder, Bungalo Modular Living
Marc and I had slightly different feelings before we started working with you. I wanted to keep Bungalo but every day he was saying 'Imagine if we just sell it, we move on, and we start something fresh?' I'm so glad that you guys came in right at this time and got us to say 'No, we're not selling Bungalo, we're gonna make this work!'
The Approach
Bungalo's Journey to Clarity and Confidence
To help Marc and Jacqui pass the crossroads they’ve found themselves at, Metavolve facilitated a Strategy Development process of 15 sessions. This intimate and structured approach was tailored for the founders to efficiently get clear and confident on the path forward for their business.
The Outcomes
Achieving Clarity and Confidence in the Future
Jacqui Pincente
Co-Founder, Bungalo Modular Living
It's amazing how much more open we've become to new possibilities, especially Marc, who's typically more reserved. This opening up has been crucial for us, not just in business, but personally, too. The journey has also been about building trust—not just in the process, but in ourselves and in the potential for Bungalo's future. To have experts like Brett and Cam believe in us, to say 'we see the value in what you're doing, and we're here to help you grow it,' has been incredibly affirming. It's given us a confidence boost, knowing that we're not just chasing figures, but nurturing and growing a business with passion at its core. Moving forward, I know we won't just be winging it. Because this structure, this strategic approach we've been guided towards, is going to shape how we'll grow Bungalo.
Marc Pincente
Co-Founder, Bungalo Modular Living
Through this process, I've realised that expanding Bungalo isn't as daunting or risky as I initially thought. What's really hit home for me is like we've been given a roadmap with bite-sized, achievable steps to cross the river, knowing when and how, and feeling confident in those decisions. This clarity, this sense of not being alone in the entrepreneur's journey with Metavolve as a sounding board, has been a game-changer. Plus, the realisation that we've got a good, scalable product and that we're at the right time in our business to push forward with expansion—it's empowering. And the support, the guidance from the team, has been exceptional. It's built our confidence enormously, showing us that it's possible to scale without losing sight of what matters most: not putting more strain on our family or our core values at risk.
In Short
In our journey with Bungalo, clarity and confidence were not just outcomes but the very essence of transformation. Marc and Jacqui’s path from being unsure about selling the business to being determined to achieve their vision through an actionable strategy illustrates the profound impact of strategic guidance.
At Metavolve, we’re about making such pivotal transitions a reality for entrepreneurs who dream big. Ready to bring your vision into sharp focus and navigate the complexities of growth? Let’s talk!
