Built to Scale is Here.
A powerful system to help founders protect and grow beyond small business.
You're not just launching a business, you're building a legacy
This isn't just another business ebook. It's a high-level blueprint designed to help you legally structure your business, protect your brand, and build systems that actually scale.Built to Scale is the ultimate founder's playbook—crafted for entrepreneurs who are ready to grow beyond side hustle energy and run their business like a CEO.
No guesswork. No fluff. Just strategy, structure, and elevation.
about me
Hi, I'm Talya Tapley. I'm an attorney, business strategist, and advocate for founders.After nearly a decade helping owners build protected, profitable businesses, I'm creating what I wish existed when I launched my first venture: a no-fluff roadmap that merges legal clarity with real-world strategy.I launched my first e-commerce business in 2012—one year after finishing my business finance degree—while working as a consultant at a global firm. Even with that background, I made costly missteps because I didn't know how to protect what I was building.Now I've created Built to Scale, my signature playbook designed to help founders skip the mistakes and grow their business like pros.I've advised entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners on everything from trademarks and copyrights to business formation, contracts, and brand protection. Let me help you turn your idea or side hustle into a protected, scalable brand.
free launch audit
are you legally launch-ready?
Most entrepreneurs skip the foundational steps that protect their business, brand, and bag. Don't be one of them.Take this 3-minute audit to identify your legal blind spots and find out customized steps to take next.
Launching July 7, 2025
What's Inside the book
Built to Scale is your comprehensive business blueprint for:
What You'll Get:
📖 The Complete Blueprint
- The entity selection framework that protects your personal assets (with comparison worksheet to make the right choice in 10 minutes)
- 5 intellectual property blind spots that cost entrepreneurs $50K+ (plus the exact protection checklist)
- The 5 financial metrics every scaling business tracks (with templates for each)
- Customer retention strategies that reduce churn and increase lifetime valueYou’ll also get a companion workbook with plug-and-play tools to help you take action immediately and apply each strategy step-by-step.📋 The Action Workbook (50+ tools & templates)- Ready-to-use business formation checklist (if you're not ready to hire an attorney)
- Plug-and-play financial planning templates: startup budget, expense forecast, revenue goals
- 30-day marketing calendar with content prompts and posting schedule
- Brand identity worksheet + visual mood board template (build a cohesive brand in hours, not months)🎯 Bonus Resources
- EIN application walkthrough (step-by-step guide)
- Time blocking template for maximum productivity
- Scaling readiness checklist (know when you're ready to grow)
- 90-day implementation roadmap with specific milestones
