20: Letting Go Of The Reins: Working With Spouses and Building Teams
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We all will hit a point in our business where in order to scale, succeed, and push past the ceiling we need to learn to lean on others and delegate. In today's episode, we have on Dave Forster from Dave's Bike Shop, a company that he runs with his wife and a full brick and mortar team. Dave is a serial entrepreneur and has created six business in multiple industries over the post 20 years, sold two, and currently own 2 bicycle shop locations near the KC area, where they host weekly events to connect and build community around a purpose of freedom and mental wellness.
In this episode we will be covering:
- What it's like to run a business with your spouse ( the pros and challenges)
- How a brick and mortar retail business is out of Dave's comfort zone.He grew up on a farm and did landscaping for years.
- The importance of setting expectations, holding people accountable especially in hiring employees and creating a network and team around you..
- How you can’t do it all and you need a team in the long run.
Connect with Dave:
Dave's Bike Shop Facebook
Instagram: @bikeitout
Website
Linkedin
Chapters
1. 20: Letting Go Of The Reins: Working With Spouses and Building Teams (00:00:00)
2. From Farm Work to Brick and Mortar Retail: Dave's Journey (00:00:51)
3. How Exercise Plays an Integral Role in Your Business Success (00:04:52)
4. Dave's Best Skill (00:10:42)
5. What's Like To Build a Business With Your Spouse (00:12:11)
6. Best Decision Dave Has Ever Made (00:14:07)
7. Learning To Delegate (00:15:21)
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