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Business Ownership Stresses Give Contractor Lessons About Work/Life Balance

Ben Smith experienced the dark side of business growth and in the process learned some valuable lessons about trusting your team and delegating responsibilities

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  • By Ken Wysocky
  • July 2024
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Business Ownership Stresses Give Contractor Lessons About Work/Life Balance
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Business Ownership Stresses Give Contractor Lessons About Work/Life Balance

Ben and Emily Smith pose in Marvel Sewer and Drain’s Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, garage with their customized Ford Transit vans in the background.

Six years ago, Marvel Sewer and Drain in suburban Minneapolis was a one-man operation, with owner Ben Smith wearing multiple business hats and eyeing future growth.

Things have changed dramatically in the ensuing years. Revenue nearly quadrupled to about $3 million in 2023. And...

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