In the early stages of building a business, speed matters more than structure. You figure things out as you go. You patch together systems, improvise workflows, and create quick solutions because you need momentum. And it works. But then… At some point, every company hits a...
In the early days of a company, everything moves fast. You’re in the trenches—closing deals, hiring team members, fixing bugs, answering customer support tickets, troubleshooting vendors, maybe even assembling the office furniture yourself. You do whatever it takes to get things off the ground. You’re not thinking...
If you’re a CEO or founder feeling frustrated because your team keeps “missing the mark,” it’s tempting to chalk it up to a talent issue. But, before you start revisiting hiring decisions or adding headcount, pause and ask this: Is it really a people problem—or...
There’s a phase in every company’s journey that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the messy middle. It’s that in-between stage where you’re no longer a scrappy startup—but not yet a fully scaled, mature company either. You’ve got traction, revenue, and a growing team. Instead of feeling...
Growth is exciting—until it becomes overwhelming. In the early stages of building a company, hustle is your fuel. You do what it takes, work around the clock, and push hard to keep momentum going. That energy can carry you surprisingly far. But then comes the tipping point....