In this special episode of the Big Ideas for Small Business podcast, host Tim Hayden is joined by his wife, Dawn, for a heartfelt conversation about the other side of running a family business: family, marriage, and support.

Dawn, now an accomplished artist based in Upstate South Carolina, once put her career on hold to focus on raising their family so that Tim could grow the business. Together, they share their story, their sacrifices, and the key to making a family business work—at home and on the manufacturing floor.

In this special episode, guest host Michael Brown sits down with Tim Hayden, CEO of Sargent Metal Fabricators, to reflect on five decades of growth, innovation, and leadership. From humble beginnings to a tech-driven production floor in 2025, Tim shares the values and vision that built a lasting legacy, plus powerful advice for small business owners on embracing change and continuous improvement.

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In this special episode, Tim welcomes three guest hosts—Brad Cooper and Michael Mullikin from NewSpring Church, and Michael Brown from Sargent Metal—for a compelling discussion on the value of leadership teams. Together, they explore how to build, structure, and effectively implement a leadership team within any organization. Drawing from nearly a decade of shared experience, the group unpacks the powerful impact leadership teams can have in the workplace. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about leading well, serving others, and growing together as leaders.

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