Entrepreneurship isn’t just about making money, it’s about solving problems.
In this episode,
Jeremy Reymer highlights the importance of connecting with your team, customers, and industry experts. He shares his journey from starting a small trucking company to transitioning to the tech industry with
DriverReach.
Throughout the conversation, you’ll hear him reflect on the challenges he faced—like navigating a new industry and keeping team spirit up during the pandemic. At every step of the way, it’s the people who have made success possible.
Key Takeaways:
- Prioritize People, Propel Success: In business, you have to prioritize people. By valuing and supporting your team, you cultivate loyalty and stability, which are foundational for overcoming challenges and achieving success.
- Innovation Over Hesitation: Jeremy's transition from staffing to technology highlights the transformative power of innovation. Building your tech capabilities to meet industry needs propels growth and sets you apart. Through developing and leveraging technology, you can revolutionize your industry, drive revenue, and position your business for sustained success.
- Courage Amidst Adversity: By courageously tackling challenges, learning from setbacks, and making bold decisions, you pave the way for growth and achievement. Embracing obstacles as opportunities for growth can propel you toward success.
Timestamps:
09:53 Successfully failing
17:10 The beginning of DriverReach
23:14 Open communication and relationships during hard times
31:01 Becoming a thought leader and industry expert
36:03 Surrounding yourself with good people
What is After the First Million?
This is your destination for feeling empowered in building your business.
These are the real, raw stories of entrepreneurs and business owners who have built their businesses through the messy middle of $1-20 Million, hosted by serial entrepreneur Matt Tait.
Matt knows what it’s like to scale past the first million, and on this show he’ll be bringing on other serial entrepreneurs and business owners who have been there, done that (or, are currently in it) to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next.