#22 The Hidden Struggles of Scaling a Garage Business - Matt Jeffreys - On The Ramp Podcast

This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group, to learn more about Castrol Service please visit https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/partner-with-us/independent-workshops.htmlIn this episode of On The Ramp, we sit down with Matt Jeffreys, owner of St Johns and RPM Malvern, to discuss his journey from launching his first garage to successfully acquiring and turning around a second business. Matt shares the challenges of securing his first unit, the realities of running multiple locations, and the lessons he has learned along the way. We also explore the pressures of business growth, the importance of building the right team, and his vision for the future. If you’re a garage owner looking to expand or improve your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 00:00 - Introduction06:01 - Getting Into the Automotive Industry26:57 - Advertisement Break28:05 - Securing a Unit and Launching St Johns52:34 - The Growth and Expansion of St Johns and RPM Malvern1:03:34 - The Challenges of Running Multiple Locations1:28:25 - Biggest Business Pressures and Stress Factors1:36:00 - Personal Goals and Future AmbitionsSubscribe for more industry insights and expert conversations.https://beacons.ai/ontheramp#peoplemanagement #leadership #businessgrowth #workplaceculture #ontheramp