Strategic Ecosystems Outperform Random Diversification for Multi-Unit Growth

By Dr. Sterling L. Carter · Entrepreneur · 2026-09-24

Entrepreneur reports that business owners often mistake fragmentation for growth when they acquire unrelated ventures like restaurants or retail concepts. Instead of chasing isolated profits, founders should prioritize vertical integration and shared resources to ensure new addit

Entrepreneur reports that business owners often mistake fragmentation for growth when they acquire unrelated ventures like restaurants or retail concepts. Instead of chasing isolated profits, founders should prioritize vertical integration and shared resources to ensure new addit