John Hughes, Founder of John Hughes Group

John Hughes, Founder of John Hughes Group

From Finding the Front by Euroz Hartleys

June 4, 2025 · 1h 14m · Episode 49

About this episode

John Hughes shares his journey and insights from over 50 years in the automotive business.

A Legend Behind the Wheel of Business. Few names carry weight in the WA Automotive sector like John Hughes. Starting his own business in his early 30s in 1969 and for over 50 years, navigating business cycles, accumulating a stable of new car brands and a huge pre-owned vehicle operation to now having car yards across Perth. John has led from the front the whole way doing what he loves. This is a timeless episode for all generations and walks of life. From his background and upbringing, to becoming a household name in Perth and beyond, this story is packed with deep insight, energy, and inspiration. The takeaways and life lessons just keep on coming: Getting a start in the Car industry Meeting his beautiful wife Margarita Borrowing the lot to get his first site The power of loving what you do What it takes to build and maintain a trusted brand What it takes to be a best seller - sales and marketing truths from a master The mindset behind being extraordinary — every single day Family This conversation is a rare window into the mind of one of Australia’s most enduring entrepreneurs. To request a Euroz Hartleys team member to contact you or if you have some feedback on the podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Euroz Hartleys

Guest: John Hughes

Topics covered

  • automotive industry
  • entrepreneurship
  • business success
  • sales and marketing
  • personal story
  • inspiration

Keywords

  • John Hughes
  • automotive sector
  • business cycles
  • trusted brand
  • sales truths
  • entrepreneur
  • Perth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: John Hughes Group

Places: Perth, WA

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