Lessons from a Decade of Growth and Acquisitions
August 15, 2025
by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School in Omaha, NE, USA
My business partner, Janelle Heuton, recently appeared on the Think Like an Owner Podcast to discuss her decade-long experience as my #2 at my ETA company, gWorks. Since leaving gWorks, we've partnered and formed a self-funded holding company called Heiton Partners (www.heiton.com to learn more).
Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-from-a-decade-of-growth-and/id1445929750?i=###-###-####
In this episode, Janelle discusses:
- How shifting away from custom development opened the door for SaaS growth
- The dynamics of the COO–CEO relationship and executing on a shared vision
- Lessons from integrating products, teams, and clients through nine acquisitions
- Transitioning from execution to strategic leadership with Heiton Partners
- Identifying and developing high-potential future leaders within a company
This episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and investors navigating growth, acquisitions, and leadership transitions.
Give it a listen--you'll enjoy it!