Welcome to this interview series, where we delve into the journeys of successful business owners. I’m Jesse Samberg, your host for today’s conversation. Joining us is Jesse Keyser, the Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Franchisee with almost 20 years of experience. In this interview, we will explore Jesse’s business history, the challenges he has overcome, and his strategies for navigating the small business landscape. Let’s dive in and learn more about Jesse’s insights and experiences in the world of entrepreneurship.
Interviewee Name: Jesse Keyser
Company: Keyser Enterprises
Intervirew Host: Jesse Samberg
The Interview
Let’s get started. First, we’d like to know more about how you started your business journey
Jesse Keyser : Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Franchisee of almost 20 years
Reflecting on your business history, what stands out as the single greatest challenge you’ve successfully navigated, and how did you overcome it?
Jesse Keyser : Developing leaders to manage all my locations, about 50
Businesses often face ongoing challenges. What does your business consistently grapple with, and how do you tackle these challenges head-on?
Jesse Keyser : Always trying to help team members build new capabilities
Can you share with us the most unforgettable story involving a customer or client? What made it memorable, and what lessons did you draw from the experience?
Jesse Keyser : This is a tough one. I know for my industries we strive to be and often am the employer of choice, so that translates into employees liking where they work, and who they work for.
Looking ahead, what are your current plans for your business when you retire?
Jesse Keyser : Never gonna retire, will continue to grow my portfolio of businesses
Navigating the small business landscape can be both challenging and rewarding. Can you share a bit about the specific hurdles you’ve encountered in areas like sales, marketing, and adapting to changing customer trends?
Jesse Keyser : Marketing is easy, if you can get a good message that correctly tells the customers the value you are creating.
Leaders Perception magazine would like to thank Jesse Keyser and “Keyser Enterprises” for the time dedicated to completing this interview and sharing their valuable insights with our readers!
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