In this episode, Ty-Shaun-Dra interviews John Hewitt, the founder of Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax. They discuss John's journey in the tax industry and his experiences in scaling and selling his businesses. They also explore the challenges in the tax industry and the importance of customer service. John shares his insights on overcoming personal and professional barriers and highlights the significance of focusing on a specific clientele. He also discusses his strengths and weaknesses in business and provides advice on making decisions when starting or purchasing a business. In this conversation, John Hewitt discusses various aspects of running a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of finding a niche with future potential and creating replicable systems. Collaboration and the ability to adapt are key in system creation. Building rapport with customers leads to retention and referrals, which are crucial for business success. Hewitt also highlights the value of guerrilla marketing and the mindset required to be an entrepreneur. He introduces Loyalty Brands and explains how it operates. The conversation concludes with Hewitt sharing his purpose of improving lives.
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John Hewitt is a renowned American entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the business world through his innovative ideas and strategic thinking. He is best known for his success in the tax preparation industry, having founded two of the largest tax preparation companies in the United States - Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax. Both companies represent two of the top 100 largest retail organizations in North America.
John Hewitt has:
• Founded and grew two of the largest retail chains in North America
• In 2012, Liberty Tax Service operated over 4,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada
• International Franchise Association Entrepreneur of the Year (2005)
• Accounting Today - Top 100 Most Influential People (2000-2012)
• Best Selling Author – iCompete: How My Extraordinary Strategy For Winning Can Be Yours (2016)
• Inc. Magazine (1992) - Jackson Hewitt ranked 2nd in the tax industry and was one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States
John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6,000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings. He is the author of the fascinating book iCompete and the CEO of Loyalty Brands.