The author met their business coach, Rick DeJarnette, after being recommended by his wife at a charity dinner and later bumped into them again at a church event. The author was struggling to manage growth in their small business and felt they had gaps in knowledge. Rick's coaching helped the author gain confidence in leading their company by bolstering decision-making and prioritization skills. Through their sessions, Rick taught the author three key lessons: understanding urgent vs. important, putting on the CEO hat, and playing big. The author reflects that these lessons have been transformative and has grown their team and company significantly, while also applying them to their personal life.