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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 18 MIN

Scaling Beyond the Messy Middle of Business

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"A couple hours of strategy can save months of chaos." Notable Moments [02:41] What is the messy middle [05:04] Reactive hiring vs strategic hiring [06:25] Why culture gets ignored [09:37] Speed vs quality of hire [11:40] Cost of hiring mistakes [14:53] Building a people strategy [16:52] Structuring for future growth Many businesses reach a point around 15 to 20 employees where growth starts to feel harder instead of easier. In this episode Tim Dyck is joined by Lindsay Bridger-White to explore what she calls the messy middle. This is the stage where early success creates new complexity and what worked before no longer supports future growth. The conversation focuses on leadership evolution intentional hiring and the need for a clear people strategy. Lindsay shares a practical framework to help leaders step out of daily operations define their vision and build a structure that supports continued growth. If your business feels reactive stretched or unclear this episode will help you understand what to change next. Read the blog for more from this episode.  Connect with Tim and his team: Website: https://bestculturesolutions.ca/ LinkedIn: Best Culture Solutions, Inc Instagram: @best.culture.solutions   Email: [email protected] Jody Maberry: jodymaberry.com Katie Currens: katiecurrens.com  

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