Documenting the Journey Part 2: The Hard Truth About Business & Leadership - Interview with Brian

In this episode of Documenting the Journey, Brian—who has worked with Jasan for 8 years—steps into the spotlight. They dive deep into why Coffee Junkiez & Pizza Junkiez are finally using third-party delivery services, the hard lessons of leadership, and how waste can destroy businesses. Jasan also shares his take on inflation, manufacturing, and the changing economy—with unfiltered opinions you won't hear anywhere else. 💯🔥

Is third-party delivery killing small businesses? Is inflation really just about supply and demand? And what's the #1 thing that destroys businesses from the inside out? 🚨 Don't miss this candid conversation!
00:01 – Why Pizza Junkiez finally switched to third-party delivery services

00:42 – The decline of American manufacturing & its impact on small businesses

01:05 – Inflation & economic predictions for the next few years

01:32 – How Brian has worked with Jasan for 8 years & what he's learned

02:01 – Jasan's leadership philosophy: "I have to be me"

02:57 – Why trusting employees is hard for entrepreneurs

03:29 – Servant leadership & why it attracts the right people

05:56 – The struggle of letting go of control in business

07:06 – How small businesses can survive in a corporate world

08:56 – The real problem with third-party delivery apps & their hidden costs

10:40 – The laziness factor in modern consumer habits

12:54 – The impact of inflation and government policies on small businesses

17:04 – The true cost of manufacturing & energy prices

18:30 – Why waste kills all – Jasan's ultimate business mantra

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