A founder once shared with us, “We’re growing fast. Revenue’s up. But it feels like I’m paddling upstream with no oars.” We could relate. Not because we had been in their exact shoes — but because we have walked with many just like them. This isn’t a story about failure. It’s about momentum… and what it takes to stay ahead of it. Growth can feel like success — until it starts to bend your team, blur your numbers, and burn you out. One business we worked with had a great produ