EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 53 MIN
JETCON's Impossible Comeback Story
from Limitless · host Matthew Preston & Thaon Simms
A $74 million loss. A Chinese car brand most Jamaicans had never heard of. And one man who bet his 35 year old company on it. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms sit down with Andrew Jackson, founder and executive chairman of Jetcon Corporation, to hear how he pivoted from used Japanese imports to an exclusive BAIC dealership and swung to a $95 million profit. Andrew reveals his 2026 sales targets, why he pulled back from solar, and why he thinks this could be Jetcon's biggest year ever.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Andrew Jackson's Origin Story02:24 How Twins Forced Him Into Business04:47 The Moment Chinese Cars Got Good07:08 Why He Chose BAIC Over Every Other Brand08:33 "You're Crazy" and the Skeptics11:00 The BAIC X55, X35, BJ30 and BJ40 Walkthrough17:01 How Much Do They Actually Cost?19:45 The Resale Value Question Every Buyer Asks24:26 Why New Cars Take 5 Months to Arrive26:12 Sales Targets: 200 Last Year, 400 This Year28:01 Why Jetcon Is Pulling Back From Solar31:08 EVs in Jamaica: Why It Hasn't Worked Yet35:36 The After Sales Goldmine Nobody Talks About42:05 US China Tensions and the BAIC Risk45:06 "This Year We're Gonna Blow That Away"49:07 The Jackson Family and Succession Planning🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://limitlesspodcast.buzzsprout.com🐥 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Limitless_pod📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limitless_pod/💲 Get exclusive insights: https://bit.ly/Limitless-MMJA-Discount💝 Support the podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971039/support📧 Email us: [email protected]👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share with someone thinking about buying a new car in Jamaica!❓ Would you buy a Chinese car over a Toyota or Honda? Drop your pick in the comments below!⚠️ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and do not constitute financial advice. We may own shares in any of the companies discussed on this podcast. Please consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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A $74 million loss. A Chinese car brand most Jamaicans had never heard of. And one man who bet his 35 year old company on it. Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms sit down with Andrew Jackson, founder and executive chairman of Jetcon Corporation, to hear how he pivoted from used Japanese imports to an exclusive BAIC dealership and swung to a $95 million profit. Andrew reveals his 2026 sales targets, why he pulled back from solar, and why he thinks this could be Jetcon's biggest year ever. ...
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JETCON's Impossible Comeback Story
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