The 2025 Professional Speaker Series wrapped with a full-throttle finale, courtesy of Ernie Boch Jr.—a third-generation business owner who mixed business savvy with rockstar energy. From his grandfather’s humble gas stations to building Subaru New England into an empire, Boch shared how relentless competitiveness and bold marketing moves (like upping ad spending to beat national dealership records) fueled his rise. Though he never nabbed Toyota’s national crown, he pivoted to his true passion—music—funding programs from Vermont to Maine. Along the way, he’s hired thousands, fired hundreds, and boiled hiring down to one rule: “You have to give a [HOOT]*.” No degree needed—just care, effort, and heart. Whether you’re sweeping floors or selling Subarus, success, he reminded us, is a full-contact sport.
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Post by Brian Grinnan – Director of Transition Services