In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Brett, a former retail professional who made a career change during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brett shares his experience working in the retail industry for 33 years and discusses the reasons that led him to pursue a new path.
Tune in to hear about his transition and the challenges he faced during the pandemic.
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In this episode of the More Than Just Mowing podcast, host Joel Kleber interviews Brett, a former retail professional who made a career change to join Jim's Mowing. Brett shares his experience working in the retail industry for 33 years and explains what prompted him to make the switch. He reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in his decision, as he wanted to pursue more fulfilling work instead of dealing with the chaos of empty supermarket shelves. Tune in to learn more about Brett's journey and his transition into the world of Jim's Mowing.
Timestamps:
[00:01:10] COVID's impact on retail.
[00:05:45] Customer-focused training
[00:08:28] Transition to better headspace.
[00:09:17] Underestimating one's skillset.
[00:12:46] Odd jobs and services offered.
[00:15:30] Support and franchise system.
[00:18:03] Customer communication and scheduling.
[00:21:59] Organically growing customer base.
[00:24:10] Breaking a back window.
Discover how one man's pandemic-driven career change led to a more fulfilling life. Join us as Brett, a former retail pro, shares his inspiring journey into the world of Jim's Mowing. Don't miss out on his valuable insights and the moment he wishes he'd made the switch a decade earlier. Tune in now for a story of transformation and new beginnings!
Quotes:
"I wish I'd have done it a decade before." - Brett Vidler
"I would say, be really, really stringent on your customer communication and your scheduling." - Brett Vidler
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