Starting any new business takes courage, but if you embrace the process wholeheartedly, you’ll learn some powerful lessons along the way. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about his decision to leave a great job and start Path for Growth, even though he wrestled with choosing between two good options. He also shares some of the biggest lessons he’s learned while scaling this business, from ensuring quality while you grow, to embracing freedom and responsibility, to coming to terms with people leaving the business. 

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Episode Recap:

• This week we’re unpacking the Path for Growth origin story.
• What were the fears and anxieties that made it hard to start something new?
• It’s uniquely hard to choose between two good options 
• How can thinking there’s a right and a wrong decision hold people back? 
• What was your decision making process like when choosing to leave and start Path for Growth? 
• Can you tell us about those first days on your own?
• What have you learned about freedom and responsibility?
• How did you decide to bring on your first hire early? 
• How have you ensured quality while scaling?
• Why should leaders avoid having indispensable team members? 
• Where is Path for Growth headed next?

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