In this episode of the Think Small Podcast, Ben Bertram, co-owner of Fiberglass Solutions, shares how he and his wife Amy transformed a small, two-person fiberglass shop into a rapidly growing manufacturing business by focusing on people, leadership, and continuous improvement. After leaving a successful corporate career, Ben chose an unconventional entrepreneurial path—not by launching a startup, but by acquiring an existing business. He explains why buying a business can be an overlooked opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and reflects on the steep learning curve of running a company with no prior ownership experience. From expanding their operation from a 9,000-square-foot facility to a 34,000-square-foot manufacturing plant during the height of COVID, Ben discusses how saying "yes" to opportunities, empowering experienced employees, and em ...