In this episode, I chat to Grant Menzies about how to scale a business when you are committed to a high-end quality product or service. Grant Menzies is the General Manager of Adina, and son of company founder, Bob Menzies. Grant is extensively involved in the design of every new Adina watch and works closely with international manufacturers to ensure all Adina watch components meet strict quality standards. Grant also manages the wholesale distribution of Adina watches to independent Australian jewellery stores, as well as providing training and support to these retail partners. In this episode, we discuss: 10:44: Getting into the family business 13:07: Tips for taking over a family business (with as little friction as possible) 17:21: The power of internal collaboration and growing the business 18:16: The challenges of scaling excellence 23:00: Bringing on new team members and maintaining your quality standards 26:33: Tips for finding good talent for the business 27:52: Why being a watchmaker is like being a dentist 28:44: Challenges around dealing with suppliers and how to overcome them 31:54: Creating a brand that survives global and national financial ups and downs 35:06: The importance of staying relevant to the market And more Find out more about Grant and Adina watches: https://www.adinawatches.com.au/

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