Ep 9: The Family Business Behind Meyer Music

<p>For more than 50 years, Meyer Music has been providing lessons, instruments, and education to Kansas City. This true family business continues to be a big part of the community, which speaks to their business acumen. Today we talk with Mike Meyer about the family dynamics, their growth, lessons learned, and how the pandemic has been the biggest challenge yet.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Read more and get additional resources here:</strong> <a href= "https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-9-the-family-business-behind-meyer-music/197/"> https://www.kcbusinesshuddle.com/business-owners/ep-9-the-family-business-behind-meyer-music/197/</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About our guest:</strong> <a href= "https://www.meyermusic.com/">https://www.meyermusic.com/</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we discuss on this show: </strong></p> <p><strong>1:10</strong> – Who is Mike Meyer?</p> <p><strong>1:46</strong> – How did the family get into the music business?  </p> <p><strong>6:13</strong> – How Mike became part of the business</p> <p><strong>9:01</strong> – His first job after college</p> <p><strong>10:44</strong> – When he moved into the business full-time  </p> <p><strong>12:43</strong> – Challenges of running a business in his 20s  </p> <p><strong>16:53</strong> – Building processes and consistency  </p> <p><strong>20:12</strong> – What he attributes to the growth</p> <p><strong>22:46</strong> – Mom and dad still in the business  </p> <p><strong>24:17</strong> – Mistakes he’s made along the way</p> <p><strong>27:05</strong> – Another big change in the business model</p> <p><strong>35:13</strong> – Competition between siblings</p> <p><strong>37:22</strong> – Big picture view of what to expect from the business</p> <p><strong>38:46</strong> – How has COVID impacted the business?</p> <p><strong>41:16</strong> – The evolution of the music business</p> <p><strong>46:45</strong> – How to get in touch with Mike and Meyer Music</p>