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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 56 MIN

Former food CEO Harry T. Jones hired folks no one else would hire.

from Build Better Business Podcast with Chuck Crumpton · host Chuck Crumpton

At SAF, we help folks buy and sell great companies and build in the process. Most see a 5-7x ROI because of the work we do. Let's set up a call to discuss.Enjoy my conversation with Harry!Harry T. Jones describes himself as "living a life of second and third chances" - he's in his third career and second marriage. He spent over 20 years in food manufacturing as a CEO and emphasizes that "the most difficult times in my life have proven to be the richest".  His second business, Blackberry Patch, focused on food manufacturing where they hired people "that nobody else would hire" . A key principle Jones applies is defining your niche: "What can your business do better than any company in the marketplace and be rewarded for it"Harry now helps business founders through "breakthrough groups" with succession planning. His goal is to help 100 founders execute succession plans over 10 years, with 18 already completed or in process. His breakthrough groups provide a confidential environment where "CEOs can come to a group and let their hair down and share some of their vulnerabilities". He concludes with his business philosophy: "We must make a profit in order to bless the communities we serve and advance our purpose".

At SAF, we help folks buy and sell great companies and build in the process. Most see a 5-7x ROI because of the work we do. Let's set up a call to discuss.Enjoy my conversation with Harry!Harry T. Jones describes himself as "living a life of second and third chances" - he's in his third career and second marriage. He spent over 20 years in food manufacturing as a CEO and emphasizes that "the most difficult times in my life have proven to be the richest".  His second business, Blackberry Patch, focused on food manufacturing where they hired people "that nobody else would hire" . A key principle Jones applies is defining your niche: "What can your business do better than any company in the marketplace and be rewarded for it"Harry now helps business founders through "breakthrough groups" with succession planning. His goal is to help 100 founders execute succession plans over 10 years, with 18 already completed or in process. His breakthrough groups provide a confidential environment where "CEOs can come to a group and let their hair down and share some of their vulnerabilities". He concludes with his business philosophy: "We must make a profit in order to bless the communities we serve and advance our purpose".

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