Big News – New Chapter Begins
If you have ever moved into a new home, you understand the excitement that comes with moving and the nostalgia you feel when you turn the key one final time to the old one. While I am admittedly nostalgic about the brand we built; the countless hours with my wife making the company work, the digital design and website work, running of the store, lots more work from Zach, and having my son ride routes with me, today we close that door and move onto something that will be bigger, better, and stronger.
Today I will be running my first route as part of ImageFx. Last week I spent two days with Jeremy, the owner, and I am confident that today marks a new adventure helping to build a brand that can truly serve a multi-state region, not just a city or two. Today, I stop operating as a lone wolf and begin a new chapter within a team that has a vision, set of ethics and a commitment to the customer that pairs well with my own.
To clarify, this is not a buyout or a merger. I’ve returned my inventory, begun the process of winding down my operations and I have joined Jeremy’s team as an employee. Why? Ownership is not about balance sheets and income statements, it is about the ownership you take in serving your customer and your market. It’s also about the ownership you take in reducing stress and enjoying your family. Today, I become better at both.
I do want to be clear about what this means for you. I will still be on the truck, organizing trainings, and maintaining my social presence as Justin the Supply Guy. I’m not going anywhere . You are stuck with me!
