Leading a single team has plenty of challenges. In the franchise world, you’re working with multiple teams, including the franchisees, the company stores, and the team back at the home office. Each group brings its own unique set of challenges.
Today’s guest, Adam Sutton, is president of RNR Tire Express, a rent-to-own tire and wheel concept with stores and teams across the country. On this episode of The Clarity Advisors Show, Adam talks with host Ken Trupke about growing the company after taking the reins from his legendary father, Larry Sutton, and the challenges of working with multiple teams in different locations.
Episode Highlights:
- How to grow large, qualified teams quickly.
- The importance of being the guide of the organization.
- How to find the right people for the organization.
Timestamps:
[01:12] Adam’s path to RNR.
[02:42] Growing RLS.
[07:37] Lessons learned from growing his teams.
[11:00] Finding qualified people.
[14:32] Growing the team at RNR.
[16:43] The size of the team.
[17:14] Adam’s role as president.
[20:19] The franchisees.
[23:06] Transitioning from his father.
[26:41] Lessons learned from making mistakes.
[30:40] Adam’s recommended content.
Episode Quotes:
- “Surround yourself with smarter people.” (Adam)
- “It’s OK to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them.” (Adam)
- “Your time is the biggest investment you have. Don’t waste it.” (Adam)
Adam’s Recommended Reading and Listening
- The Bible
- “Road to Power” by Laura Colby.
- The Sales Edge podcast with Joe Pici
- Business Movers podcast from Wondery
- American Innovations podcast from Wondery
- Secret Sauce podcast from Wondery
- The Way I Heard It podcast with Mike Rowe
- SmartLess podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Haynes, and Will Arnett
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