In this episode of the "Grow Small Business Podcast," Troy sits down with Le-an Lai Lacaba, the co-founder of 2xYou. Le-an shares her remarkable journey from solopreneurship to leading a team of 32 employees, achieving an impressive 50-70% annual growth rate. Her insights offer invaluable guidance to small business owners aiming for sustainable expansion and effective team management. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let’s get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Le-an Lai Lacaba highlights the challenge of maintaining self-care while growing a small business. She emphasises the importance of setting boundaries and ensuring personal well-being, as neglecting oneself can hinder the ability to effectively lead and grow the business. What's your favourite business book that has helped you the most? Le-an Lai Lacaba cites "E Myth" as her favourite business book, describing it as the catalyst that transformed her perspective on entrepreneurship, providing invaluable insights into starting and scaling a business effectively. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Le-an Lai Lacaba suggests exploring podcasts like "100 Million Leads" by Alex Moscow and online learning resources such as courses and materials by renowned figures like Gary Vaynerchuk and Brené Brown. These resources offer valuable insights and strategies for small business growth and leadership development. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Le-an Lai Lacaba recommends investing in a transparent project or task tracker tool like Notion. Such tools help streamline workflow, enhance team collaboration, and improve overall productivity, essential elements for successful small business growth. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Le-an Lai Lacaba advises prioritising the hiring of the right people from day one of starting a business. Investing in a strong team ensures a solid foundation for growth and success, enabling the business to thrive and overcome challenges more effectively.   Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.   Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Success is not just about making others happy, but about making a positive impact - Le-an Lai Lacaba Build a sustainable culture by integrating it into your daily operations - Le-an Lai Lacaba Self-care is essential; you can't pour from an empty cup  - Le-an Lai Lacaba