When Growth Means Letting Go of the Business You Built?
Growth is usually described as expansion, higher revenue, and bigger teams. But for many founders, real growth eventually asks a harder question. Is holding on still the best thing for the business and for me? In the early days, growth depends heavily on the founder. Every decision, every risk, and every late night flows through one person. That intensity creates momentum and identity at the same time. Over the years, the business matures, systems form, and responsibilities shift. What once required constant invention may now require consistency and scale. This change can quietly create distance between the founder and the role they originally loved. One of the first signs is a change in energy. The work still gets done, but the excitement fades. Decisions feel heavier, and the days start to blur together. This does not mean the business is failing. In many cases, it is succeeding. The founder, however, may be growing in a different direction. Another signal appears when growth...