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Episode Synopsis
A Legend Behind the Wheel of Business.
Few names carry weight in the WA Automotive sector like John Hughes. Starting his own business in his early 30s in 1969 and for over 50 years, navigating business cycles, accumulating a stable of new car brands and a huge pre-owned vehicle operation to now having car yards across Perth. John has led from the front the whole way doing what he loves.
This is a timeless episode for all generations and walks of life. From his background and upbringing, to becoming a household name in Perth and beyond, this story is packed with deep insight, energy, and inspiration. The takeaways and life lessons just keep on coming:
Getting a start in the Car industry
Meeting his beautiful wife Margarita
Borrowing the lot to get his first site
The power of loving what you do
What it takes to build and maintain a trusted brand
What it takes to be a best seller - sales and marketing truths from a master
The mindset behind being extraordinary — every single day
Family
This conversation is a rare window into the mind of one of Australia’s most enduring entrepreneurs.
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Few names carry weight in the WA Automotive sector like John Hughes. Starting his own business in his early 30s in 1969 and for over 50 years, navigating business cycles, accumulating a stable of new car brands and a huge pre-owned vehicle operation to now having car yards across Perth. John has led from the front the whole way doing what he loves.
This is a timeless episode for all generations and walks of life. From his background and upbringing, to becoming a household name in Perth and beyond, this story is packed with deep insight, energy, and inspiration. The takeaways and life lessons just keep on coming:
Getting a start in the Car industry
Meeting his beautiful wife Margarita
Borrowing the lot to get his first site
The power of loving what you do
What it takes to build and maintain a trusted brand
What it takes to be a best seller - sales and marketing truths from a master
The mindset behind being extraordinary — every single day
Family
This conversation is a rare window into the mind of one of Australia’s most enduring entrepreneurs.
To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast please click here
Please follow us and stay up to date with Euroz Hartleys on LinkedIn
To be added to the podcast “new release” email distribution list please click here
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