EP259 Dean Jacobs | Co Owner Atlantic Trailer & Tractor

Send us Fan MailThis interview with Dean Jacobs provides an inspiring look at his entrepreneurial journey and the growth of Atlantic Trailer & Tractor. Dean reflects on his experience transitioning from a sales rep to a business owner and emphasizes the importance of hard work, creativity, and teamwork in achieving success.The conversation covers Dean's decision to move Atlantic Trailer & Tractor to a larger location to better serve customers and accommodate the company's growth. He discusses the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment and the importance of adapting to changes. Dean also shares his thoughts on the value of a dedicated team, highlighting how his staff stepped up to help with the move, demonstrating their commitment and shared vision for the business.Overall, the interview showcases the resilience, adaptability, and leadership that have contributed to Dean's success, inspiring others to pursue their own business ventures.0:00 – Introduction to Gale Force Wins and Dean Jacobs the co owner of Atlantic Trailer & Tractor0:35 – Dean introduces himself and the new location of Atlantic Trailer & Tractor 1:01 – Description of the location and its easy access 1:39 – Future changes to Danny Drive explained2:19 – Dean’s journey from sales rep at City Honda to co-owning Atlantic Trailer & Tractor 3:25 – Growth of the business and the need for more space 4:00 – Dean’s progression in the car business and becoming GM at Honda St. John’s 5:01 – How Dean’s leadership and experiences shaped his success 5:47 – Advice for young people about success in business 7:01 – The growth of business in Newfoundland and the rise of creativity 8:00 – Teamwork and its importance in business 9:59 – Dean’s thoughts on leadership and teamwork at Atlantic Trailer & Tractor 12:01 – The importance of a strong team and the effort behind the move to the new location 13:25 – Closing remarks and congratulations to Dean on the new location and business successGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/