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“Companies that grow for the sake of growth or that expand into areas outside their core business strategy often stumble. On the other hand, companies that build scale for the benefit of their customers and shareholders more often succeed over time.” quote by Jamie Dimon
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“Companies that grow for the sake of growth or that expand into areas outside their core business strategy often stumble. On the other hand, companies that build scale for the benefit of their customers and shareholders more often succeed over time.”

Jamie Dimon

About This Quote

Source Speech: JPMorgan Annual Shareholders Meeting, 2021

Growth for its own sake can be harmful; scaling should serve customers and shareholders to ensure lasting success.

In simple terms: Growth should benefit stakeholders, not just expand.

Key Takeaway

Align expansion with core value creation.

Themes

business strategy growth stakeholder value

Mood

strategic pragmatic instructive

Type

business leadership

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • market expansion
  • shareholder meetings

Key Concepts

core competency scale economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can companies balance growth and focus?
  • What metrics indicate sustainable scaling?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on growth can ignore profitability.

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