I knew he was right; my wish was against my better judgment. From the moment you become the owner, “everything” is different. And it always will be. It’s actually kind of strange, because my professionalism, commitment, dedication, creativity, and eagerness to learn were already there. Clients and colleagues could already count on me—with heart and soul. Never a dull moment. Always ready and at the top of my game. The partnership didn’t change any of that. The difference literally lies in that “everything.” And always. In the all-encompassing nature of it all: from hiring the best people, the quality of delivery, the color of the logo, financial accountability, customer relationships, the joke with the cleaning staff, training up promising young talent, organizing team-building and networking events,…. , all the way to the quality of the coffee, the “advice and advisor” training, Digital Innovation, always—always—getting along with your colleagues, and, yes, the stain on the curtains. Nothing is unimportant anymore. It’s today and tomorrow, atmosphere and discipline, diversity and sustainability, quality and connection, relationships and substance,…, hard and soft, red and blue.