The Importance of Strategic Planning in the Face of the Unexpected. The Story of John and Jackson Blanton

Can we be ready for the unexpected? Of course not; its main characteristic is arriving without previous notice. Still, there are things we can have in place to reduce the impact of unforeseen events: it's called strategic planning.

In today's episode, you'll hear about the challenges John Blanton and his son Jackson went through, from John starting his business in his garage to opening a second location, all while dealing with Jackson's health issues and, by the end of this episode, I bet you'll want to be just like Jackson when you grow up. John has been the Owner of Barebones Automotive in Danton since 2011 and his second location in Krum since 2019.

We had a fantastic conversation about John's journey from working seven days a week, 20 hours a day for years to getting coached and figuring out how to spend less time in his business and more time on the business. They talked about Jackson's heart transplant and his miraculous recovery, their future plans, the benefits of coaching and strategic planning, and so much more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• From fixing cars in his garage to opening a successful shop (2:00)
• Jackson talks about his heart condition and the whole transplant odyssey (5:50)
• How it was for John to run a business while Jackson was at the hospital (12:40)
• The importance of teaching our kids about business in the real world (17:00)
• Jackson talks about where he sees himself in three years (29:50)
• Geoff reflects on legacy, and living to make an impact (36:00)

Connect with John Blanton:

• Barebones Automotive

Let's connect:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Email: info@maximumoctane.com

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