Ever thought about buying a small business? James Jackson Leach has bought more than a few—and learned some hard lessons along the way.
In this episode of The American Operator Podcast, James shares the unfiltered reality of owning and operating small businesses, from a neighborhood butcher shop to a downtown bar. He opens up about the challenges no one talks about—like managing unpredictable employees, dealing with government regulations, and knowing when it’s time to pull the plug on a failing business.
🔹 How he bought his first business with an SBA loan
🔹 The hardest lessons from running a meat market, brewery, and bar
🔹 What most first-time owners get wrong about leadership
🔹 Why culture and people make or break your business
🔹 How grit (and a little ruthlessness) keep you in the game
💡 If you're thinking about buying a small business, this is the real story you need to hear.
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