Business, Family and the Future of the Pee Dee with Chase Howard

Send us your thoughts! Chase Howard joins Robert and Reeves to share the story of Chase Oil Company, the growth of Scrubby’s Car Wash and the lessons he has learned through more than 30 years in business.Chase and his brother Charles are the third generation of their family to lead Chase Oil, but the business was never simply handed to them. Chase talks about the expectations their father placed on them, the years they spent working outside the company and the long hours required to build something of their own.The conversation follows their journey from operating convenience stores and selling fireworks to recognizing an opportunity in the car wash industry. Chase explains why narrowing their focus changed the direction of the company, how he and Charles balance one another as business partners and why some of their best decisions involved walking away from opportunities that did not fit their long-term plan.They also discuss commercial real estate, choosing the right locations and the growth Chase sees coming to Florence and the wider Pee Dee region. He shares why infrastructure will be critical as more people and businesses move into South Carolina—and why he remains confident in the future of the communities he has called home throughout his life.A Gift From Chase Howard: FREE CAR WASHGet a free Graphene Extreme Wash—a $32 value—from Scrubby’s Car Wash in Little River: https://qrfy.io/EkvhDcXPtC Available for a limited time at 10531 Park Village Drive, Little River, SC 295660:00 Meet Chase Howard4:57 Earning a place in the family business11:42 The opportunity that led to the car wash business17:20 Focus, partnership and finding the right roles23:19 Growing the business and taking a major risk30:02 Choosing the right real estate35:16 Knowing when an opportunity does not fit42:22 Growth and the future of the Pee Dee