Episode 17: David Massey - Continuing the Legacy
Dave, son of industry legends Frank and Gene Massey, is the director and boss of ADS Automotive, a trusted specialist VW and Audi garage based in Preston.
James and Dave discuss the challenges and triumphs of taking over a business, the difficult transition between technician and business owner and share advice for technicians going through this journey.
Running a successful business also comes with personal sacrifice. The pair chat about work life balance, nurturing your mental health and prioritising what’s truly important in life.
Key chapters and takeaways
- Family Legacy
[00:00:00 – 00:02:05] - Balancing Family and Business
[00:02:35 – 00:07:00] - David’s Business Philosophy
[00:16:18 – 00:20:11] - Managing Rapid Growth
[00:20:11 – 00:26:28] - Happy Team, Happy Business
[00:32:41 – 00:48:43] - Mental Health in the Automotive Industry
[00:48:43 – 00:52:31] - Tackling Industry Hurdles
[00:52:31 – 01:01:05] - What’s Ahead for the Industry
[01:29:51 – 01:36:43] - Looking Back on Dave’s Journey Through Business
[01:36:43–01:45:02]
More about David Massey and ADS Automotive
ADS Automotive: https://ads-automotive.co.uk/
Follow ADS Automotive on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adsautomotivetuning
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