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

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Podcast: [IM Landscape Growth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/im-landscape-growth-podcast-6572079)
Published: 2026-02-17T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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