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You probably already know the answer to whether or not you want to grow "big". At least it sounds that way in your original post.
I'm one of the smaller guys on here, $182,000 gross last year and never more than four (including me) working at any one time. I'm happy staying small, $300,000 per year gross will suit me fine and I'll be there in a few years time I'm sure. I'll probably always work in the field to a degree. I'm a phys ed grad, and it'd go against my nature to not work up a sweat every day.
Do what your heart/mind/gut tell you. Getting dirty alongside your employees each day doesn't mean you can't also be considered a successful businessman IMO. People just have different ideas on what being successful means.
Exit strategy? Hopefully one, or both of my boys will want to continue the business. In the meantime, my wife works too and we plan to continue contributing to a Retirement Savings Plan through the bank for the next 20-25 yrs or so.
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