Keywords #Outfy, #entrepreneurship, #franchising, #leadership, #customer #service, #tax #preparation, #philanthropy, #personal #branding, #business #success, #advice for #entrepreneurs Summary In this conversation, John T. Hewit shares his extensive journey in entrepreneurship, particularly in the tax preparation and franchising industries. He discusses the importance of leadership, customer service, and the mindset required for success. John emphasizes the role of philanthropy in his life and the legacy he aims to leave behind. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and insights into personal branding and future projects. Takeaways Outfy is a comprehensive management tool for businesses. Entrepreneurship often requires learning through experience, or the 'school of hard knocks'. Leadership should be rooted in serving others and supporting their goals. Successful franchising hinges on ensuring franchisees are happy and profitable. Listening to customers is crucial for business success. Finding passion in work is essential for long-term satisfaction. Philanthropy can create a lasting impact on communities and future generations. A resilient mindset is key to overcoming challenges in business. Personal branding is intertwined with business success. Sharing experiences and lessons learned can inspire others. Sound Bites "Listen to the customer." "The key to success is perseverance." "God, family, business." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to John Hewitt and His Journey 03:31 Challenges and Innovations in Tax Preparation 06:33 Leadership Philosophy and Management Style 09:39 Keys to Successful Franchising 12:02 Customer Reality and Expectations 13:08 Future of Tax Services in a Tech-Driven World 14:20 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 15:58 Philanthropy and Legacy 18:30 Mindset for Overcoming Challenges 19:44 Personal and Company Brand Connection 21:01 Insights from 'I Compete' and New Projects 24:15 Boosting E-commerce with Outfy 24:44 Maximizing Social Media Impact Connecting With the guest, John T. Hewit Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hewitt_(entrepreneur) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-t-hewitt-9917b7149/ Company Site: https://loyaltybrands.com/john-hewitt/ Twitter: https://x.com/johnthewitt?lang=en Book Profile on Amazon: https://a.co/d/89muDcL Connecting With the host, Anath Lee Wales Personal Website: ⁠https://ceo.dadyminds.org⁠ Company Website: ⁠https://www.dadyminds.org⁠ Social Connect: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anathleewales⁠ Supporting the DADYMINDS PodcastPodcast Website: ⁠https://podcast.dadyminds.org⁠ PayPal: ⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate⁠ LiberaPay: ⁠https://liberapay.com/dadyminds⁠ Open Collective: ⁠https://opencollective.com/dadyminds⁠ How to grow your ecommerce business Outfy is a powerful social media management tool designed to assist small businesses promote their products online.  Outfy currently supports stores running on Shopify, Etsy, BigCommerce, Wix, WooCommerce, Squarespace, Ebay, Amazon, Magento, Ecwid, Storenvy etc.. Currently, Outfy supports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube. Outfy provides an interactive and easy way to create engaging social media content other than the normal product sharing. You can create and share: • Collage from images of a single or multiple products• Animated GIFs of your product images• Videos from images of a single or multiple products• Sale promotions to promote for special occasions and events Get Started With Outfy Here: ⁠⁠https://www.outfy.com⁠