In this must-listen episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with John Hewitt, an entrepreneurial legend and the mastermind behind Loyalty Brands. With a 55-year career that includes founding Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Liberty Tax, John reveals the leadership principles and strategies that have fueled his success—and how giving back is the ultimate measure of achievement.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌟 The Power of Positive Leadership: Discover how a “Thank God It’s Monday” attitude can transform your company culture.

🚀 Building Business Legacy: From taking Jackson Hewitt public to growing Liberty Tax across borders, John shares the milestones that defined his career.

💡 Lessons from Mistakes: Learn how John’s missteps became stepping stones for success.

🤝 The Role of Loyalty and Respect: Why these values are at the core of every thriving business.

📈 Exit Planning Essentials: Tips for preparing your business for a smooth and profitable exit.

John’s insights into cultivating integrity, fostering innovation, and creating a culture that inspires teams to excel will resonate with leaders at every level. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, CEO, or aspiring leader, this episode offers actionable advice for achieving both personal and professional growth.

Why You Should Tune In:

• Get inspired by John’s journey from H&R Block to building multiple successful brands.


• Learn how to create a company culture that energizes employees and drives results.


• Gain strategies for turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

Don’t miss this episode! Hit play now to learn from one of the most influential figures in business and discover how you can create a positive impact while building your legacy.

About Our Guest:

John Hewitt is the "Hewitt" in "Jackson Hewitt Tax Service," after which he founded "Liberty Tax Service" with over 6,000 offices. John sold his interest in Liberty for nearly 500 million dollars. Now John and his partners and friends are helping Entrepreneurs discover how to become CEOs - "Building Their Empires" for the King of Kings. He is the author of the fascinating book iCompete: How My Extraordinary Strategy for Winning Can Be Yours; and the CEO of Loyalty Brands.

About the Host:

Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. 

Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. 

He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”

He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

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