John Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands

In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with John T. Hewitt, CEO of Loyalty Brands Inc., a true luminary in the world of franchising and business management. With over five decades of experience and expertise, John has left an indelible mark on the tax preparation and business services industry. From founding three successful companies to authoring a best-selling book, "iCompete: How My Extraordinary Strategy for Winning Can Be Yours," John's entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. In our conversation, we explored John's entrepreneurial principles and the common threads that have guided his path to success, from his early days at H&R Block to founding and leading technological innovations with Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax Service. We also delved into the future of technology in the tax industry and the mission of Loyalty Brands in shaping the franchising landscape. Plus, John shared valuable insights on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur and build a lasting impact in your industry. Get ready to be inspired by John Hewitt's remarkable journey and wealth of entrepreneurial wisdom.     Notable Awards and Recognitions ·         Founder and CEO of Loyalty Brands ·         Founder of two Top 100 retail franchise chains, Jackson Hewitt and Liberty Tax ·         Brought in over 5000 franchises ·         Created over 800 Millionaires ·         Collectively opened over 10,000 franchises in the tax preparation and business services industry in the USA and Canada. ·         Author of best-selling book, “ICompete” ·         Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People (2000-2012) ·         Celebrating 55th year in the tax preparation industry “The Great Grandaddy of Taxes” ·         International Franchise Association-Entrepreneur Of The Year (2006)     How to connect with John Hewitt ·         John T Hewitt | LinkedIn ·         Loyalty Brands - Group of Business Franchise Solutions ·         John’s book “ICompete” Send an email to [email protected] to receive your free copy!!     Show Notes [1:01] Brief intro on John and how he got to where he is today. [4:33] Competing with a company that John not only previously owned but still obtained the Hewitt name. [5:45] Common principles that have guided John’s entrepreneurial journey and how they have contributed to his success. [7:59] Technology evolving in the tax and business services. [12:16] Successful mindset [13:32] Why you should always give more than you receive.   [16:32] Qualities John looks for in potential franchisees and strategies he employs to support their success.   [20:24] Loyalty Brands  [23:50] How to engage with John and learn more about his book, “ICompete” [24:58] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build successful franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices