Hewitt - ICompete : my extraordinary strategy for winning

John looks at what people can become, not what they are now.

- Sandy Raiter/Tax Specialist

John Hewitt has also been a positive influence in my life. Our CEO walks around in shorts and tee shirts. He really does have an open door policy. One day, I walked in to his office and asked him to buy Girl Scout cookies. He bought a box of each!

- Patricia Old/Area Development Assistant

When its all said and done, the opportunities created by Liberty, by John Hewitt, have forever changed my life I have found value in my intelligence, my creativity, and myself. I know my worth and I have John to thank for that.

- Heather Smith/Corporate Director and Franchisee Family

While Liberty is on the path to be the top tax service by 2020, John and the rest of the Liberty family stay true to the professed top values of God, family, and business.

- Dennis Dercks/Area Developer - WI

John Hewitt looks out and sees people willing to work hard and follow the Liberty motto of: Set the Standard, Improve Each Day and Have Some Fun. - Todd & Karen Swicegood/Franchisees NC

John Hewitt has had a huge influence on my life. Johns advice (is) First things first, second things - not at all. I truly believed, and still believe, that John would make a success of any venture in which he invested his time, energy, and leadership capabilities.

- Kathleen Curry/Corporate Counsel

Everybody dreams, but I didnt know if it was possible. The system that John Hewitt has put in place made the difference. He tells you what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. Timing is very important if you do things at the right time, then you become successful.

- Bablu Shahabuddin/Franchisee and Area Developer

John Hewitt is a person of integrity: giving and forgiving.

- Margaret Taylor/Franchisee - Virginia Beach, VA

One thing I have learned is that when John suggests a new venture, he has put a lot of thought into his recommendation. It gives us great pride to help (franchisees) achieve business and life goals and dreams, and this experience would never have been possible without the support of John Hewitt.

- Nancy Nelson/ Executive Assistant and Area Developer

I learned more from John about business management, people management and human relations than I ever did in MBA school and in my Fortune 50 corporate career John is all about helping other people. One thing about Johns desire to help others that really stands out to me is his passion to stop world hunger.

- Jack Seal/Franchisee and Former VP of Finance

The reason I invested with John is that I knew he was totally honest. Its important to know that one thing you dont have to worry about is whether the owner is trying to do his best for the company and the stockholders. No matter how good your plans may be, they can go wrong. Thats an unavoidable risk, but its compounded if you cant be sure of the integrity of the owner. With John, this was never an issue.

- Jim Davis/Liberty Tax Investor

Ive had a lot of support from all the good people at Liberty and John Hewitt himself. I owe a lot to this company, and I am extremely loyal as a result of the opportunity they have given me. What other company would give me a chance to be in business for myself at 19 years old?

- Jesus Rivas/Franchisee Allentown, PA

I followed John to LIBERTY in 2005, and continued to learn and to break new boundaries. I feel that God provided the perseverance, which was the key ingredient to achieving my goals. I am thankful for that and He used John to open a door.

- Diane Wagner/ Area Developer, RI

John took a chance on me. Liberty has changed my life forever!

- Nancy Simonsen/Corporate Office Manager

I had no idea how to manage or own a business. It happened because a man named John Hewitt believed in me much more than I ever believed in myself. He gave me the opportunity to prove it and to change my life forever. Every step of the journey, through the highs and lows, the good and the bad, he was always there for me and I will be eternally grateful.

- Sue Wickham/National Site Selection Director

My parents strong belief in John Hewitt and Liberty fueled my sales success No amount of money can match how much John and Liberty have changed my life. When I first arrived at Liberty, I didnt know what the heck I was doing. I didnt even understand what a franchise was. I never dreamed this would be my life now. You dont have to be a rocket scientist; you just need the desire to succeed. My life our daughters life will never be the same.

- Sandy Stow/VP of Area Development

John is a brilliant strategist and hopes to use his business experience and
success to create a sustainable model to end hunger around the globe.

- Carolyn Castleberry/Director of Special Projects

By John T. Hewitt

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