Question:

We have a hard time finding those who are interested in scaling their operations. We seem to have lots of businesses who are as busy as they want to be. They aren't interested in cranking things up, they're in it for the lifestyle

Mo:  There are different kinds of entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial stack and their intentions are different as well. Microenterprises are passion-driven while Small Business owners seek a lifestyle and normal profits. Innovators seek to scale and earn extra-normal profits. It sounds to me as though you’ve been talking to Small Business owners rather than Innovators. Small Business owners tend to cluster in downtown districts, strip malls and commercial complexes. You will need to look elsewhere for those innovators. Check out these places for Innovators in your community:  1M Cups, Coworking spaces, Startup Weekends, Bar Camp or at any pitch event.