{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/616b806ba5607c00121c2ec2/62da584c62e8610013e2b6fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Simplifying the Intricate Process of Building a Small Empire with Jason Meyer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/undefined/1634435120976-0837710f52956e8169767ae9c271f061.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We can learn a lot about leadership, empowering internal customers, and becoming the CEO of our business from our guest, Jason Meyer, who transformed a 7200-square-foot shop into a successful business with 30 locations.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Jason is the Director of Corporate and Partnership Stores Tirecraft Ontario Inc. Although his father wanted him to become a CPA, Jason decided to follow his passion and went back home to work in the automotive repair and tires business.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we dive into Jason's entrepreneurial business, his decision of \"disobeying\" the family mandate of going to school to ensure a future for himself, and the process of growing his business from 1 to 30 locations. He shares valuable insight on selecting the right people, empowering internal customers, and moving away from the \"having all the answers\" position to give freedom and demand accountability from his staff.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Jason also talks about the importance of building a solid culture and honoring commitment, the harmful habits he got rid of, and how he manages to oversee 30 different locations while having a happy and fulfilling life.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Jason shares a bit about his background and how he decided to start a business in the automotive industry (2:54)</li><li>Jason talks about how important it was for him to be able to follow his passion (5:59)</li><li>Jason explains why we should always \"staff our business for the busiest days\" (9:25)</li><li>Jason talks about his mindset when hiring people and what kind of internal customer is the one we should hire (16:38)</li><li>Jason shares a story that perfectly depicts how to build trust and loyalty among internal customers (19:11)</li><li>Jason explains why he believes that it's easier to manage 30 locations than 4 (21:48)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>M&amp;J TireCraft Tillsonburgh <a href=\"https://tirecraft.com/tirecraft-tillsonburg-call-us-519-842-3321/about-us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Jason:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-meyer-79a25a13/?originalSubdomain=ca\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Let's connect:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/hickeykim/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/kim.hickey.167\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a></li><li>Email: mopodcast@autotraining.net</li></ul>","author_name":"Kim Hickey"}