John T. Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands, Discusses His Entrepreneurial Journey and the Importance of Servant Leadership

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Show Notes

About The Guest(s):

John T. 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. With over 54 years of experience in the industry, John has built a reputation for his expertise and leadership skills.

Summary:

John T. Hewitt, the founder of Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his new company, Loyalty Brands. Loyalty Brands is a conglomerate of different franchisors that offer franchise opportunities in various industries, including tax preparation, insurance, business brokerage, staffing services, and more. John shares his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of setting audacious goals. He emphasizes the value of servant leadership and the need to delegate and allow employees to make mistakes and learn from them. John also highlights the benefits of franchising and the role of systems in achieving exponential growth.

Key Takeaways:

Setting audacious goals is essential for achieving exponential growth.

Servant leadership involves doing what’s best for every person and allowing employees to make mistakes and learn from them.

Delegating tasks and hiring people with different skill sets are crucial for building a complete team.

Rolling out new systems and improving them requires flexibility and a willingness to learn from customers and employees.

Franchising offers a higher chance of success compared to starting a business from scratch.

Quotes:

“The number one attribute that enabled me to achieve exponential growth is always wanting what’s best for every person.” – John T. Hewitt

“Smart people learn from their mistakes, but wise people learn from the mistakes of others.” – John T. Hewitt