How to Build a Family Business That Lasts: Lessons with Matt Lewis (Part 1)

Keep The Change

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a family business that thrives for four generations? Not just survives—thrives.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend Matt Lewis from Lewis Automotive, and let me tell you… this isn’t your typical leadership chat. We sit down for part one of a conversation that’s real, practical, and packed with lessons about leadership, family business, and building something that actually lasts.

Matt shares what it’s like leading alongside his brothers in a family business that started in 1946 with just six cars and a dream. We dive into:

• The real key to sustaining family businesses across generations
• How to build leadership teams that actually buy in
• Why most people think they’re delegating—but they’re actually abandoning
• The power of asking better questions (and what most leaders miss)

And there’s this wild story about how Matt landed his first internship by refusing to stop calling. (Seriously, you’ll want to hear that.)

We also talk about faith in the workplace, leadership blind spots, and how true success comes when you focus on helping others hit their goals first.

If you’re leading a team, growing a business, or trying to build something that lasts—this episode is packed with gold you don’t want to miss.

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