I hope you don't fear companies of CTL's size. Thirty five is our glass ceiling at the moment, and maximizing the sales with that many people is the real challenge. Er, the bottom line I should say.
At about 3am, I had this conversation with my dad, actually. We both share the view that there's an intrinsic value in employing people. It's not just about the bottom line, or net income, or the size of your business's checking account. If increasing shareholder value is the goal of your business, my, you have an unfulfilling career ahead of you. But if you see a value in making a living that sustains you and your family and affords opportunities for others to succeed, I believe that half the battle is won right there. Other factors like customer satisfaction, making a difference in our world (especially for trees), and the like fall in line with those.