Interview with Steven Hudspeth
Steven Hudspeth
JUNE 10, 2024 | 00:36 | Episode 14
The Power of Networking and Building Connections for Steven Hudspeth
Steven Hudspeth shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his upbringing in Arkansas and his military experience. He discusses the importance of resilience and not quitting, which he learned from his family and military training. Steven then talks about his transition into the restaurant industry and his rapid rise to managing multiple restaurants. Eventually, he decided to start his own franchise in the painting industry. This led him to identify a need for better communication and automation in small businesses, which inspired him to create TMO Turbo.
ABOUT MY GUEST
Steven Hudspeth is an accomplished professional with a diverse career. His journey began with a significant 6-year tenure in the army, where he developed key leadership and organizational skills. Transitioning to the civilian sector, Steven then immersed himself in the restaurant industry, managing operations across seven stores for 8 years. His adept skills in management and strategic growth were further demonstrated when he founded and expanded a painting franchise, growing it from inception to a million-dollar enterprise over 9 years. Most recently, Steven has been focused on innovating in the business sector, spending the last 2 years developing a new venture called TMO Turbo, dedicated to refining and enhancing business processes. His multifaceted experience and entrepreneurial spirit make him a dynamic leader in any business context.
Summary
Steven Hudspeth shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his upbringing in Arkansas and his military experience. He discusses the importance of resilience and not quitting, which he learned from his family and military training. Steven then talks about his transition into the restaurant industry and his rapid rise to managing multiple restaurants. Eventually, he decided to start his own franchise in the painting industry. This led him to identify a need for better communication and automation in small businesses, which inspired him to create TMO Turbo, a software company that helps businesses streamline their processes and improve customer interactions. Steven's goal is to impact as many people as possible and give them back control of their lives and businesses.
Takeaways
Resilience and not quitting are important qualities for success in entrepreneurship.
Networking and building connections can lead to valuable opportunities.
Identifying a need in the market and creating a solution can be a successful business venture.
Automation and streamlining processes can save time and improve efficiency in small businesses.
Grit is developed through challenging oneself and pushing outside of the comfort zone.
Sound Bites
"TMO Turbo: Adding a Turbocharger to Your Business"
"Expanding Beyond Tulsa: TMO Turbo's Geographical Reach"
"The Impact of TMO Turbo: Doubling Revenues for Businesses"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:56 Transition into Entrepreneurship: Starting a Franchise
14:36 Creating TMO Turbo: Streamlining Processes for Small Businesses
25:12 The Impact of TMO Turbo: Doubling Revenues for Businesses
29:23 Developing Grit Through Challenges and Pushing Outside the Comfort Zone
