Episode 72
054: Buying & Running your Dream Business with Dave Grigsby of Kayak Connection in Santa Cruz
A conversation with my friend, Dave Grigsby, who went from insurance sales to banking to buying his dream business - a kayak touring company in Santa Cruz, California that he runs with his family. In this episode we discuss:
- How Dave got into insurance and then banking and eventually found the business of his dreams
- How he gets his kids involved in running the business
- Why he loves his business and is so passionate about taking care of his employees
- Almost all opportunities come from relationships
- You need to be committed and disciplined to run your own business
- Teaching employees to be passionate about customer service
- Advice for buying a business
- Balancing family and business
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