Ep51 Steve Sawa Ottos Parking Marking

In this episode, Matt Nettleton interviews Steve Sawa, the general manager at Auto's parking marking. They discuss the journey of starting, running, and growing a less glamorous business. Steve shares the background and history of the business, which he bought from the original founders in 2000. He talks about the lessons he has learned as a business owner, including the importance of saying no and making the right decisions. Steve also discusses the transition to employee ownership through an ESOP and the planning involved. The episode concludes with advice for new business owners to take action and make sound decisions.

Takeaways

• Starting a business requires hard work and dedication, and the early years can be challenging.
• Building a solid foundation and having good people around you are key to success.
• Learning from mistakes and being willing to fix them is important for growth.
• Transitioning to employee ownership can be a way to reward and retain valuable employees.