Welcome back to the Entrepreneur's Journey Podcast. In this episode, host Michael Pallozzi sits down with Tyler Hoehe, the fourth-generation owner of Ed's Body Shop in Bridgeton, NJ. Tyler shares her incredible journey from dreaming of a career in law enforcement to becoming the youngest entrepreneur featured on this podcast. Discover how her family's legacy influenced her decision to take over the business, the challenges she faced as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and how she's expanding the shop's services to include heavy-duty equipment repair. This conversation dives deep into her growth, passion, and dedication to carrying on her family's name.

Tune into this episode to also learn:

• How Tyler transitioned from criminal justice to entrepreneurship.
• The history and evolution of Ed's Body Shop, a four-generation family business.
• Challenges and perks of being a woman-owned business in a male-dominated industry.
• How Tyler expanded services to include heavy-duty equipment repair and towing.

What we discussed

• [00:00:32] Tyler's initial aspirations in criminal justice and her internship experience.
• [00:05:02] Her pivotal conversation with her grandfather about taking over the family business.
• [00:10:10] The challenges and stereotypes of running a woman-owned body shop.
• [00:17:02] Expanding Ed's Body Shop to include heavy-duty equipment repair.
• [00:20:06] Tyler's hopes for the next generation to carry on the family legacy.

3 Things To Remember

1. Family legacy and passion can inspire unexpected career paths.
2. Breaking gender stereotypes requires perseverance and proving capabilities.
3. Expanding services can breathe new life into longstanding businesses.

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