# Ep90-30 Years of Growth: Mark Lewis on Building Kentucky’s Largest IT Firm

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Podcast: [Simply Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simply-business-podcast-6744679)
Published: 2025-12-30T01:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/simplybusiness/2385863
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Duration seconds: 2047

## Resource

This week on the Simply Business podcast, host John Jennings is joined by Mark Lewis, Founder and CEO of Advanced Business Solutions (ABS) the largest IT services provider in the Louisville region. Mark shares the remarkable 30-year journey of ABS, from humble beginnings to a team of 120 employees and over $20 million in revenue. Hear how his leadership style evolved from doing it all himself to empowering a team to lead with purpose. We explore the power of timing in business, how to build lasting client relationships, and what it takes to grow and sustain a successful service-based company. 🎧 Tune in for valuable lessons on scaling, staying relevant, and leading with vision. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy the episode!

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