# Steve Reynolds (River Valley): Why Most Contractors Stay Stuck at $1–2M

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Podcast: [IM Landscape Growth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/im-landscape-growth-podcast-6572079)
Published: 2026-04-15T19:04:42+00:00
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## Resource

Steve Reynolds shares the hard-earned lessons behind turning a “hobby business” into a scalable company, highlighting why knowledge, uncomfortable decisions, and people development are the real levers for growth. This episode breaks down the mindset shift from operator to owner and how to build a business that lasts.

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