Jerry’s Post

36 Hours of Insight, Action, and Connection Just returned from a whirlwind 36-hour trip that took me from Fort Worth to San Angelo and Abilene, and back again. Each stop brought its own set of revelations and responsibilities, underlining the relentless pace of progress in our ventures. 🚗 On the Road: Kicked off with a drive to San Angelo, touring our properties, and engaging directly with our laundromat operations and shopping centers. We’re committed to excellence and continuous improvement—it was enlightening to see the impact of recent upgrades and also note areas where we need to step up our game. 📚 Community Engagement: Delivered children’s books to our laundromats. It’s always uplifting to see these spaces thriving, becoming community hubs that go beyond just providing services, but also enriching lives. 🏋️♂️ Personal Reflection: Each day began with meditation and an early workout—fueling the body and mind for effective leadership. 🍽️ Strategic Discussions: In Abilene, a meaningful lunch with a business partner not only strengthened our bond but also helped us align our visions for future growth. 🏢 Exploring New Opportunities: Visited potential sites for new laundromats, met with tenants, and engaged with the community, reaffirming our commitment to expanding our presence thoughtfully and impactfully. 📖 Continuous Learning: On the drive back, listened to Richard Rohr’s Immortal Diamond. His insights paralleled the deep conversations I had about our strategic direction and growth. 🤝 Team Collaboration: Ended the journey with crucial conversations with partners, setting a solid plan of action. This trip was a potent reminder of the power of focused energy and intentional actions. I’m grateful for the amazing team and community we’re building with. Here’s to making every mile and every moment count toward creating value and positive change. Also..I have driven by this bridge at least 20 times on my way to/from San Angelo. Finally took a moment to snap a few photos. Life is beautiful. #RealEstateDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #Laundromats #Kaizen #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement

As we explore ways for Buffalo to capitalize on its strengths and address its weaknesses, we'll also be exploring ways for members of the business community to be actively involved. If you can do just one of these four things, Buffalo as a whole will be better off. #BuffaloUnlocked #Buffalo #WNY

After a long day at Rottnest Island, the perfect spot to watch the sunset, enjoy a wood fired pizza and a cold ale – Gage Roads Brewing Co. Although now listed on the ASX, it was initially started by 2 brothers John and Bill Hoedemaker and their mates. Not a traditional family business but the same challenges arise. How do they communicate with one another? How do you ensure their vision is aligned? What happens if someone’s priorities change and they want to move onto a new venture? What does the future look like for the rising generation and how do they prepare the rising generation for the legacy they are building? Family businesses come in all shapes and sizes but the challenges and opportunities available are often the same. #familybusiness #supportingfamilybusiness

Did you know there are 4.8 million family businesses in the UK employing around 14 million people? 👇 Some of our biggest and best-known companies are family owned and include brands like - Thatchers Cider Company Ltd - Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate - Wates Group - Timpson Group - Samworth Brothers - Walker's Shortbread Ltd. - Arnold Clark - Rigby Group plc - Fuller's Brewery - Reed - Warburtons, to name but a few. These are companies we know and love - and it's because of the unique way in which they run their business - deeply invested in their people and the communities in which they are based. That's why we need to back family businesses and ensure they have the right policy environment to continue for generations to come. Below are just a few stats. You can read more about the importance of family businesses on our website at www.familybusinessuk.org #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #FamilyFirm

"Busting the myth! 🍔👀 Did you know that @McDonalds' real business isn't burgers, but REAL ESTATE? 🤯 Mind blown, right? From clever leasing deals to strategic locations, McDonald's has been building an empire beyond just burgers and fries. Share your thoughts! Do you think this strategy has contributed to their success? #McDonalds #RealEstate #BusinessStrategy"

It's hard to put into words the gratification I've come to feel after finishing these jobs. #HappyCustomers sharing their experience and telling you that thier expectations were exceeded is something I feel will never get old. Working in #Tech &. #SaaS for nearly a decade taught me quite a bit.... ...a few of the biggest lessons ✅ Build a customer-centric culture ✅ Establish high-standards and hire a team that embraces them ✅ Correctly manage customer expectations at all stages of the customer journey Think about these 3 things, execute accordingly, and create customers that are: 1.) Loyal 2.) Incredible Advocates 3.) Going to help you win more business #customercentric #businesslessons #customeradvocacy #coloradorestaurants #rollingsuds #powerwashing

Good morning from Bolton everyone! 🌟 It's almost September, the perfect time to gear up for the busy season ahead. If you're in need of a fleet of vehicles to prepare for the upcoming hustle, I'm here to assist you. Let me help you find the key for your next vehicle! Let's make sure you're ready for the busiest times that lie ahead! #Bolton #FleetManagement #BusinessPreparation

A cooperative is so much more than a shared ownership structure. According to Dr. Keith Taylor from UC Davis Cooperative Extension, a CO-OP is a potentially powerful economic development tool for neighborhoods and communities… and yet it is rarely utilized as such. New Helvetia Brewing Co. is embarking on a bold conversion into a community & worker-owned CO-OP, and you can be part of this groundbreaking transformation. https://lnkd.in/gjZJ9nsY

"Why [Invest] in Chicago's Far South!" Tuesday's Edition: Local Business Community I believe we as a city need to have serious conversations regarding this city's business community. This is not about passing the blame again but recognizing our business environment in the city changed drastically post-COVID 19. Go to any number of communities from Rogers Park to Morgan Park to Garfield Park and the commonalities are the same with persistent vacant storefronts. There are various components as to the challenges facing commercial landlords/owners and business tenants, such as the lack of employee attraction and retention, workforce and skills development, depopulation, high cost of operations in supplies and labor, costly and untimely regulations and fees, public safety, online market, over saturation, inequitable incentive structure for certain types of businesses (small businesses vs large national business incentive structure), inaccessible financial resources to remodel or expand operations depending on your business location. It may be advantageous for the city to host four to six business forums this year led by local Chambers of Commerce and/or Community Development Corporations (Forums: Southside, Far Southside, Near Westside, Far Westside, Northside, and Downtown). We need to re-examine our approach before throwing money in a wet paper bag by funding the same programs that are outdated and no longer impactful in this post-COVID and slightly post-inflation economy. Chicago's far south side has experienced successes and disappointments. We celebrate the successes of Blue Cross Blue Shield in Morgan Park, Pullman Redevelopment and National Park, and Discover in Chatham. But we also are concerned and disappointed with the closing of the Chatham Cinema, KFC closings, and the decades of neglect along Halsted and Michigan Avenue. Even nonprofits are getting crushed with financial burdens of doing way more and receiving way less as the demands are far exceeding the supply. Nonprofits are the last defense before an under-served community completely submerge. Our city's business community successes cannot be judged by Downtown's success alone. We must learn and understand the challenges within each side of town. Commercial vacancy is a virus that does not permeate in only one area but spreads eventually to every area of the city and it must be stopped. This virus exploits the weaknesses in every area. We cannot ignore it, neglect it, or hope it will get better. Our actions must be intentional, inclusive, unbiased, data driven, and sufficiently funded. https://lnkd.in/gXjsFxPg

Can you believe it? This year, The Stow Brothers hits a major milestone - our 10th anniversary! After 25 years in the industry and 10 years at the helm, I'm excited to share our journey and the Stow Brothers Formula for Success: Culture + People = Stability x Marketing = Success. Success means different things to different people and businesses. What's your definition of success? Let's discuss in the comments! #StowBrothers #EastLondonEstateAgency #SuccessFormula