Nick Stehr never planned to be a business owner, but when opportunity knocked, he bet on himself.

In this episode of The Leap, Nick shares how he went from a teenage dad with no clear career path to leading HLS Healthcare, a national business in the assistive healthcare sector.

He opens up about the sacrifices he and his wife Melissa made, the early struggles of funding growth, and the turning point that came from building strong networks and learning on the job. From buying a business with no safety net to scaling it through strategic hires and acquisitions, Nick drops honest insights on leadership, resilience, and building a business that lasts.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real talk. Tune in to hear Nick’s journey - raw, real, and full of lessons for anyone building something from the ground up.

Welcome to The Leap: A Business Journeys Podcast,hosted by Nathan Soti. Our goal is simple - to help more businesses succeed.

The Leap is proudly supported by Ethos 360 Recruitment andproduced by The Content Engine.