Episode 188 - The Highs and Lows of Running Two Shops With Adam and Jessica Debaja

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In this episode, Lucas and David are joined by Adam and Jessica Debaja of Northland Automotive in Cedar Springs and Rockford, Michigan. Adam shares the challenges and successes of expanding their automotive business, including employee turnover and initial financial struggles. Lucas discusses the importance of proper estate planning and having life insurance to ensure business continuity. Adam and Jessica highlight the lighter side with humorous anecdotes about kids working in their shop and handling energetic family dynamics. I

00:00 Local shop prospered, offered chance to buy.
06:43 Used repair shop rather than building one.
16:04 Five-year-old's endless energy causing family chaos.
17:42 Father accidentally consumes 1500 mg edible gummies.
23:16 Unexpected events underscore the importance of planning.
32:56 Culling early solves persistent employee problems.
33:23 Concern about technical expertise for hiring assistance.
39:13 Mistakes often doom businesses or cause burnout.
49:20 He requests obscure items before normal items.
54:10 Mike Allen's convincing odd job stories.
01:00:22 One kind of Mac and cheese, nothing else.
01:02:29 Cool video on historic Los Angeles taco truck.