From a family business to a market leader

In this episode of the Straight-Line Podcast, Johan and Mandy van der Put sit down with Max and Paul Obers, the founders of Hato Lighting. Together, they explore what happens when a father and son choose to work together with radical honesty.

How do you transform a family business worth 12 million into one with a vision that exceeds 100 million? What does it take for a father and son to break through the status quo and build something greater together?

Get ready for a powerful conversation about responsibility, vision, and the impact of unconditional choices. An episode that invites you to think beyond limitations and act with genuine commitment.

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