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In this episode of The Lazy CEO Podcast, host Jim Schleckser interviews Mike Melo, the CEO and co-founder of ITA International. Mike shares his journey from being a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer to founding ITA with his wife, Kathy, in 2005. ITA started with a single government contract and one employee, growing to over 300 employees across 20 states and six foreign countries. Mike discusses the challenges and triumphs of building ITA, including maintaining a strong company culture, handling the transition from small to large business, and executing successful acquisitions. He emphasizes the importance of communication, adaptability, and a commitment to company values. Mike also touches on future plans for ITA, including transitioning from owner-operators to a family-run board, and the potential challenges and strategies for exiting or scaling the business.

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