Advantage Inc. : Amid Turmoil, a Rising Star

"It can be a difficult transition when you're the one who made all of the key decisions, but now you're in a position where you're just providing input in those decisions," Ling says. "It wasn't easy for (the former owners). We sought to make them feel part of the decision-making process, helping to make the work environment a lot more palatable, especially from an ego standpoint."