Buying Local Saratoga - Episode 7: The Lemon Returns (Aric Lemon - Part 2)

In this episode, our fantastic host Steve Cully has legendary guest Aric Lemon back on the show for another round! They talk about how important drive is to business, how lack of accountability is hurting society, and more in this exciting sequel interview!

A SARATOGA BUSINESS REPORT PRODUCTION

NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.

00:07 - Introduction

01:03.- Operating in Florida: First Location Coming Soon!

02:47 - How Did Someone so Young Start a Business? What Inspired Him to do it?

07:07 - Help From a Mentor: Rob Potter’s Contribution to Aric’s Success

08:58 - Your Network is Your Net Worth: Get Out There!

10:44 - Aric’s Philosophy: Build a Life You Don’t Need to Take a Vacation From!

12:20 - Putting in the Time: Easier if You Make Your Own Hours! 80 Hours a Week!

14:18 - What Happened to Work Ethic?

17:50 - Taking Responsibility: Your Life is in Your Hands! Don’t Let Anyone Drag You Down!

19:34 - ICRYO Never Required a Mask During the COVID Pandemic! Never Compromise Your Principles!

22:37 - Communication: When to be Frank, and When to be Sensitive

25:08 - Don’t Just Make an Assumption: Include Your Staff on Decisions That Affect Them!

27:09 - How Did ICRYO Expand Under Aric’s Leadership? Franchise Coaching!

29:18 - Distributing Responsibility and Shares: There Should Always Be a Majority Holder!

31:54 - How Franchise Coaching Works: Past Successes

33:24 - Helping Others Helps You, Too!

35:12 - Be More Than a Boss: Helping Your Employees is in the Title “Manager”!

37:14 - How Selfishness Hurts Companies: There’s No Such Thing as 100% Efficiency!

37:50 - Closing Thoughts