iCompete, Building your Empire with John Hewitt

You don’t want to miss this! Gordon D’Angelo has led a fascinating life marked by optimistic confidence surrounded by an unshakable Faith.  He has a way of speaking about his several visions as though they already exist before they eventually manifest in real life!  Learn from John and Gordon about the Enduring Visions that propelled their accumulated successes, totaling five businesses (4 of which have been sold) and two books. They are both still going strong, remaining great friends, and are still working on even greater pursuits with Enduring Visions, which have become Soaring Visions. Catch the wave!  Visit Amazon to get Gordon’s book or https://loyaltybrands.com for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created over a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 4000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 5 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.

Building Your Empire with John Hewitt | Guest: Steve Rafsky  The definition of irony: Steve Rafsky Saving One Brand and Then Helping to  Launch The Competition.  Listen to John query Steve at length about his previous career of saving and rebuilding one brand only to meet John and launch a major competitor.  Bonus: Learn the basic building blocks of negotiating Classic Win–Win Deals with World-Class Negotiators John Hewitt and Steve Rafsky.  Visit https://ledgersusa.com or https://loyaltybrands.com for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created over a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 4000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.

What takes the Lead in Leadership?  You will hear Today's Nugget embedded in this episode.  All you need to do is listen - this nugget is hidden in "plain sight."   What action verb most closely defines Servant Leadership? Learn with John and Steve as their combined business experience takes you on a journey of self-discovery in these regards: Attitudes: Ownership vs. Employee, Principles vs. Policies, and more.  You can learn more in Dr. Steve Greene's new book -  Love Leads. Available wherever books are sold. Amazon Link.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created over a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 4000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.

Great marketing and teamwork determine your level of success!  John and Donna discuss her professional background and how she used her marketing prowess from an unrelated industry to grow her newest enterprise – Zoomin Groomin | A Mobile Pet Spa. A friend's West Coast “heads-up” and much more research led her to start her East Coast opportunity, which is still expanding rapidly.  Learn how this Zoomin Groomin Founder’s brand became so strong - so quickly - that the franchise almost started by itself! You can own your own home-Based Pet Services Business and keep your current job (as long as you still want it).  Visit https://www.zoomingroomin.com  or https://loyaltybrands.com/ for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 4000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 5 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Learn how leveraging a professional career, personal and professional contacts, and how Saurabh used these to start a part-time business which became a full-time consulting and staffing company as well as a growing franchise! John and Saurabh discuss his professional background and how he found his way into the staffing services and consulting business.  And why he chose franchising as a way to grow his brand. You, too, can start a part-time staffing services business and keep your current job (as long as you still want it).  Visit https://www.jomsomfranchise.com or https://loyaltybrands.com/ for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.   

From the Waiting Room to the Board Room!  John and Sandy discuss her professional background and how she found her way into the franchising business. A neighbor’s referral, family support, and your own courage can change your life’s direction in one moment in time.  Now, as the Zoomin Groomin CEO, Sandy says you can start your own home-Based Pet Services Business and keep your current job (as long as you still want it).  Visit https://www.zoomingroomin.com or https://loyaltybrands.com/ for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 5 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.   

Saving & Building Lives? STEM-based hands-on interactive curriculum for kids ages 4-16. Build Fast – Have Fun!  Does what you do make a difference? Listen to John and Jennifer discuss The Little Medical School's impact on children, families, and the surrounding communities.  This approach helps children explore the benefits of careers in healthcare while educating and entertaining them simultaneously. There are many programs to choose from: Medical school, Dental school, Veterinarian school (too many schools to list), after-school programs, summer camps, preschool activities, birthday parties, corporate initiatives, etc.  Visit https://www.littlemedicalschool.com or https://loyaltybrands.com for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 5 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.

Saving & Building Lives? STEM-based hands-on interactive curriculum for kids ages 4-16. Build Fast – Have Fun!  Does what you do make a difference? Listen to John and Jennifer discuss The Little Medical School's impact on children, families, and the surrounding communities.  This approach helps children explore the benefits of careers in healthcare while educating and entertaining them simultaneously. There are many programs to choose from: Medical school, Dental school, Veterinarian school (too many schools to list), after-school programs, summer camps, preschool activities, birthday parties, corporate initiatives, etc.  Visit https://www.littlemedicalschool.com or https://loyaltybrands.com for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 5 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.

A Great Real Estate Investment – Home Inspections!  Listen to John's guest Matt Rivera talk about how a Powerline Lineman turned a side-job into a successful home inspection business as well as a profitable franchise opportunity. If he could do it, so can you! A home-based business with no office location needed.  Have fun with new technology. Today's home inspections use remote cameras - drones for roof inspections and cars for crawl space inspections. Turn your gadget collection into business deductions and a profitable enjoying business. Only a late model car or truck, some simple tools, and a mini-giant ladder are needed to get started. John, Matt, and the team will teach you the rest!  Visit https://theinspectionboys.com or https://loyaltybrands.com for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.   

Make A Great Living Not Preparing Income Taxes!  Fear of the IRS and Tax Rules Propels Tax Prep Franchise.  John and Alberto discuss the ins and outs of the Tax Preparation Industry, what makes it is still such a great industry, and why the ATAX Franchise is ideally suited for growth now and in the future. Visit https://ataxfranchise.com/ or https://loyaltybrands.com/ for more information.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 5 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts. 

John and Bob discuss the difficulties of finding employees who think like owners. Exceeding expectations for clients should be the primary goal of a successful business. Can this thought process be transferred to employees? If not, how can we identify people willing to be paid for performance and hire them instead?  To simplify, we want to identify people who are all in!  Hear your two speakers brainstorm ideas and questions that might help you identify ideal candidates with these behaviors.     Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts.   

Gary Laney has published a book that has the same name as this podcast. The Power of Strategic Influence. In this episode, John draws out several vital points from Gary’s book. You will learn his top three (3) picks for essential leadership traits, and John will also add a few of his favorites. Gary will also tell a couple of stories from the twelve (12) influential CEOs he interviewed during the writing of this book. Learn some of the critical points which are needed to be a successful CEO. Factors like passion and desire, a survival instinct, a commitment to deal with and handle anything that comes your way, a survival instinct, and how to keep yourself going when things get tough are crucial. Find something you love, work hard, and persevere. When Monday morning comes, and you are not looking forward to work, you are going to the wrong place. You need a thank God it’s Monday attitude.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts. You can purchase Gary’s Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737091593/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk 

Learn about the primary highlights of successful negotiations. Establish credibility and an incredible win-win opportunity. Try not to have a deal in mind when you walk into a negotiation. Listen more than you speak, and be prepared to walk away. Realize, it is not about the size of the deal today, but about where its potential will take you tomorrow.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  Listen to iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Service,” after which he founded “Liberty Tax Service” with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners teach Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and lead them to build their own empires for the Kingdom.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts, TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitt’s Host Pages:  https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt, and https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/icompete.

Business Authors can help you make a difference in your thinking, but you need to read the right books. John’s and Bob’s talk about Peter Drucker reveals that he is one of the great thinkers. He introduced the idea that the customer was more important than the product. Give the customer what they want. The Lincoln and Grant story is a must-listen!  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  This is iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Christian Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts, TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitt's Host Pages:  https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt, and https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/icompete.

Learn why John was been so successful. His answers differ based on the topic: Franchising or vs Overall business success. You must have an accurate vision of your enterprise, and you need to communicate it effectively so that others can believe it with you. According to Bob, Leadership involves the dynamics of the organization, learning and development of people, and Management involves processes that people use to contribute to and achieve the vision. Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  This is iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Christian Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts, TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitt's Host Pages:  https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt, and https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/icompete.

What are the ingredients that make employees valuable? Are they the Smartest people, do they have the most education, or do they have more experience? Hear John Hewitt and Bob Gappa talk about what makes employees great. Beliefs and Attitudes: Can these be changed by employment, or are they hardwired and hard to change?  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  This is iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Christian Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts, TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitt's Host Pages:  https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt, and https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/icompete.

Today's Show is "Starting and Building Franchises."  Learn about Scott Curtis, his franchise experiences, and why he is one of John's favorite franchisees of all time. Hear about Scott's successes and failures on the road to his eventual success and the miracle story of his son Josh.  Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one.  This is iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt.  John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Christian Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings.  Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts, TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitt's Host Pages:  https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, and https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt. 

Listen to Pastor Tony as he talks about his family's background and the lessons he learned. Tony is the COO of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). Hear John and talk about their recent visit (May 2021) to the U.S. Southern Border and their thoughts about what they experienced. Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one. This is iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Christian Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings. Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts,TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitt's Host Pages: https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, and https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt.

Have you ever wondered why Christian Kingdom businesses are more successful than others? Meet John Hewitt of Loyalty Brands. John Hewitt has created a thousand millionaires for the Kingdom, and you could be the next one. This is iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. John Hewitt is the “Hewitt” in “Jackson Hewitt Tax Services” who then went on to be the founder of Liberty Tax Service with over 6000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John Hewitt is doing it again for the third time. John Hewitt and his partners are teaching Christian entrepreneurs how to have a CEO mindset and leading them to build their own personal Empire for the Kingdom. Go to Loyaltybrands.com to learn more of what John Hewitt is currently doing or find “John T Hewitt” on Linkedin or Facebook. Tune in to this Podcast each Monday at 8 am for new episodes of iCompete - Building Your Empire with John Hewitt. You will find the complete show archives wherever you listen to podcasts and at TalkNetworkRadio.com, and John Hewitts Host Pages: https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/buildingyourempire, and https://www.spreaker.com/show/building-your-empire-with-john-hewitt.