What does it take to grow a business from $46K to $16M in just five years?

Beth Lachance, founder and CEO of GMVA, joins Jay Owen to share her incredible story of rapid growth, purposeful leadership, and how saying “no” to distractions helped her say “yes” to scale.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to rethink your systems for 10X growth
• Why imposter syndrome might actually be a strength
• How to build culture with 1,300+ remote workers
• The power of niching down—and staying focused
• What work-life balance really looks like as a founder\

Beth’s journey proves that sustainable growth is possible when you combine vision with values—and listen to your gut.

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The founders of HW Contracting share their 15-year journey from getting laid off to building a successful roofing business together, highlighting the realities of partnership, narrowing business focus, and balancing work with family life.

• Started business out of necessity after both being laid off during economic downturn
• Initially took on any construction jobs that would pay the bills
• Made difficult transition to narrowing focus exclusively to roofing
• Learning to say "no" to projects outside their specialty was challenging but transformative
• Compared $20k bathroom remodel taking six weeks versus $20k roof installation completed in one day
• Hired consultant to help define clear partner roles and responsibilities
• Building systems that allow the business to function without the founders' constant involvement
• Creating lanes of responsibility prevents conflict and builds clarity
• Trust between partners is essential for long-term success
• Reject "work-life balance" in favor of a "work-life blender" approach
• Being fully present in the moment whether at work or with family
• Entrepreneurship provides unique flexibility despite its demands

Do the right thing for the customer every time, and your business will be on solid ground.

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In the FIRST episode of 2025, Craig Carder from C3 Medical Device joins us to share the raw, unfiltered truth about the struggles and sacrifices of entrepreneurship.

We dive into the challenges of letting go, building effective leadership, and creating systems that drive growth. Craig opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, revealing how resilience and adaptability are key to lasting success.

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