The Secret to Growth Isn’t Strategy—It’s People

Scaling Through People: A New Chapter Begins

Hallo! (No it's not a typo, its Hello in German!)

Aaron Hageman here—no, I’m not retired, as some may say! Just been busy practicing my German while also staying busy with quite a few things! This is my first email to my network and database pretty much ever.

When I look back on scaling my business, one thing is crystal clear: Success isn’t about doing it all yourself. It’s about the people who believe in your vision, roll up their sleeves, and grow alongside you.

The truth is, I wouldn’t be here without the connections I’ve built—past and present. Every mentor, employee, and peer has left a lasting impact, shaping how I build teams and scale businesses.

That’s why I’m reconnecting with YOU.

Whether we’ve worked together, crossed paths, or are just getting to know each other, this moment is about more than business. It’s about celebrating the power of people to make impossible growth possible.

Here’s what I’ve learned about building teams through people:

• Hire for traits, not just skills: People with the right mindset and values will outperform even the most experienced hire.
• Reconnect often: The people you’ve worked with in the past may hold the key to your next big breakthrough.
• Invest in relationships, not just results: Growth comes from trust, collaboration, and shared goals.

Let’s scale smarter—together.

I’d love to hear from you.

What’s one lesson a past connection or team member taught you?

Or, what’s your biggest challenge in building a team?

Hit reply—I’m listening.

Here’s to growing through connection,

Aaron

P.S. Thinking about reconnecting with someone from your past? Do it. The best partnerships often come from the most unexpected places. I'm going live tomorrow, Friday Decemer 20th for the first time to talk about how we can stop being stuck and break the cycle of thinking we can do it all alone -together.