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

Links:

http://www.kayakconnection.com/ (Kayak Connection)

http://www.entrepreneurhotseat.com (www.Entrepreneurhotseat.com)

http://www.andystorch.com (Andy Storch Coaching)

If you are interested in coaching or have feedback or questions on the podcast, feel free to send me an email: [email protected]

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

Links:

Kayak Connection
www.Entrepreneurhotseat.com
Andy Storch Coaching

If you are interested in coaching or have feedback or questions on the podcast, feel free to send me an email: [email protected]