Episode

Jim Shimon (Willow River Company): The People Playbook Behind $15M+ Growth

Podcast: IM Landscape Growth Podcast
Published: Feb 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 2292
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Summary

Jim Shimon, president of Willow River Company, breaks down how they scaled from $150K “weekend business” to targeting $16.5M in sales, by mastering their numbers, hiring A-players, and building a people-first culture that actually retains talent.