What does it take to build a meaningful business that lasts? That’s the question we’re exploring in Entrepreneur’s new series America’s Favorite Mom and Pop ShopsTM. We partnered with Walmart Business to go inside the stores of passionate entrepreneurs and learn how they run stores that meet their personal and financial goals and support the communities around them.
In this episode, we traveled to Chicago, Illinois to visit entrepreneur Jeremy Lewno, who was faced with a decision that many founders of growing companies face: It’s better to hold on tight to what worked before or is it better to reinvent your business and yourself. unlock their full potential?
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Jeremy is the founder of Bobby’s Bike Hike, the longest-running city bike tour operator in the country. As I learned over the course of our conversation, Jeremy found the courage to boldly put the brakes on a business that was doing well and shift gears to take things to the next level.
As smart entrepreneurs know, if a company doesn’t grow, it dies. Growth and change are the only paths forward. Watch to learn how Jeremy embraced this concept and overcame some inevitable obstacles along his company’s transformation journey, and see his reaction when I let him know that Walmart Business had a surprise gift package to help his business ride again faster.
Jeremy was granted a six-month Walmart Business+ membership to help him get back on track for even faster growth. Perks include free shipping, free delivery ($35 minimum order), limited-time offers on products for entrepreneurs, and a 2% reward on purchases over $250. Additionally, Jeremy received a free eGift card from $1,000 to spend on any business need, all courtesy of Walmart Business!