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https://youtu.be/18cm_kjNMIA Jessica Carrino grew up in the St Charles, MO area as the only child to Ron and Sonja. She graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Geography and Architecture. She decided to come into the family business and has now taken on the role of Back office manager for Sparks. When she is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband Mike and daughter Lana. She loves watching Lana at gymnastics and horseback riding. She hopes to one day design and build her own home on private land. Listen to Jessica's Previous Episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=Jessica+Carrino). Ron Tinner from Sparks Tire and Auto, St. Charles, MO a NAPA CarCare Center. Listen to Ron's Previous Episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=ron+tinner). David Justice has been an auto care professional for over 30 years. He grew up in the family business working for his father. At, a young age David purchased his father’s business and went on his own. Over the years David had multiple Shell Gas stations. Find David’s other episodes (https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=david+justice). Key Talking Points: Jessica Carr and Ron Tinner from Sparks Tire and Auto. Daughter and Father. Ron is also a part-time coach with Repair Shop of Tomorrow David Justice, Repair Shop of Tomorrow The intentions of the owner and son or daughter need to be known to each other Teaching/training of all aspects of the ‘business’ is a long term job. Give plenty of time for the transfer of knowledge to happenNever assume that a sibling will learn it all through osmosis Knowledge transfer needs to be planned and deliberate If more than one sibling each should know their roles and the parent/family leader must pick a final decision maker in the absence of the dad or mom Parents with family in the business need to pay attention to their desires and input into the business. Succession only happens when you take action. Look to your family and/or team to find a candidate you feel will continue the business. It is difficult for many to talk about succession. A mentor or coach can help you If you start to talk about selling or succession some on the team may think, ‘the end if near’ and consider leaving you. Looking for an internal candidate must be done in confidence. If other family members and only one will succeed with the business, there is a problem with others that may not be in the business, but consider having a right to the business valuation within the parents estate. Owners want to see their business succeed and must pick their successor carefully no matter family or internal candidate. Consider putting money into special accounts for the eventual time when there is cash needed for a buy out especially with a family member to buy into the transaction Ron, Jessica and David speak highly to the ‘Profit First’ strategy by putting money into separate accounts ‘silos’. Find a podcast episode with ‘Profit First’ author Mike Michalowicz here: https://remarkableresults.biz/e421/ (https://remarkableresults.biz/e421/) There are many creative ways to put money aside. Could be part of a compensation package to earn equity. You need advisors to help you. Attorney, accountant, consider the impact on a trust, if you have one. Insurance agents, for key life insurance on each other. Consult your business coach. Business evaluation. Ron had a huge transition when he learned to work on the business than in it (E-Myth). Listen to episodes on the E-Myth: https://remarkableresults.biz/captivate-tag/emyth-story/ (https://remarkableresults.biz/captivate-tag/emyth-story/) Ron is enjoying helping other shop owners as a business coach as his second career. Jessica is doing things for the business that Ron always wanted to delegate. An example is marketing. She is also very organized and knows her numbers and SMS inside and out. A smart move is to require your successor to