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017-Letting Go to Grow: A Small Business Owner’s Journey

Author
Joe & Melissa Bates • Northern Air
Published
Mon 09 Jun 2025
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DESCRIPTION

Joe and Melissa explore the emotional and practical challenges of scaling a small business, from Joe’s struggle to hire his first employee to the invaluable role their children played in the journey. This candid conversation reveals the tension between control and growth, and the importance of family in building a legacy. Perfect for entrepreneurs navigating the leap from solo to team.

BIG IDEA

Joe opens up about the overwhelming responsibility of hiring his first employee, grappling with relinquishing control while ensuring others’ livelihoods.



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