In this episode of Mitten Money, Dick Garber, President and owner of Garber Management Group speaks candidly about leading an organization in the middle of the pandemic, supporting the community, and taking over the family business at 25 years old. As an employer of over 2,000 people, he will also share his secret to employee retention and maintaining a conscious culture. 

Being named President of a 75-year old family business at 25 could seem like an exciting and yet daunting task. For Dick Garber, all he saw was an opportunity. An opportunity to make some tough decisions that needed to be made and position Garber Buick for exponential growth. Dick also gives advice on employee retention, and it is no secret why people remain loyal to his business and the Garber name. Dick and his team have created a conscious culture where ownership and organizational pride in the Garber brand are felt at all levels.

When talking about his love for the community, his thoughts are heartfelt and sincere. “I believe that business's calling is greater than just a return on investment for the shareholders, it's got to be good for the entire entity when you build that culture. That includes all stakeholders - the shareholders, the community, the staff. Everyone who touches your business.”

Connect with Dick:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/garber-automotive-group/