Episode Details
January 10, 2025
31 minutes
- The Challenge of Adaptation – Why comfort can hinder growth and how Jeremy fosters personal and professional development.
- A Culture of Adaptability at Fluent Conveyors – How the company thrives without rigid hierarchies, encouraging employees to take initiative.
- Embracing Change Beyond Work – Jeremy’s journey to being more present with his family and Doug’s effort to plan more quality time.
- Overcoming Generational Patterns – How changing deep-rooted beliefs and habits can reshape self-image and relationships.
- A Solutions-Oriented Mindset – How Doug and Jeremy push continuous adaptation to help their teams stay ahead.
- Leadership Through Forward Thinking – Jeremy’s leadership style that empowers his team to bring new ideas and strategies.
Featured Quotes
"Success requires you to be light on your toes. The moment you get too comfortable, you stop growing."
Doug Cox
Episode Transcript And Overview
Adapting to change is difficult. Change is all around us, but we are most comfortable when things remain constant. Today’s episode of Never in Reverse is all about change – how to prepare for it, how to adapt when it is happening, and how to make change a part of your culture.
Jeremy and Doug discuss change and adaptation at work and at home. At work, Jeremy is a leader who allows for adaptation in his organization – in fact, he is constantly pushing change. He also encourages his teams to present changes and strategies whenever they see room to improve. Jeremy and Doug also discuss making personal changes to be better husbands, better fathers, and better versions of themselves.
Timeline Notes
Adaptation is difficult because it's easy to get comfortable. Success requires you to be light on your toes. Doug explains that Jeremy challenges people, and he fosters growth in others because of this.
Organizationally, Fluent Conveyors is a healthy environment for adaptation and growth. It is not an organization that adheres to strict hierarchies or tells people to stay in their own lane.
Embracing change is not only a work challenge - it is also a challenge in our personal lives. Jeremy has learned to embrace change in his family to become more present outside of work. Doug explains how he needs to step up to plan more time with his wife and his family.
When you try to get a positive change over generations, you have to relearn your self-image and how to be in relationships. Changing your beliefs and habits is difficult, especially when they have been reenforced through your childhood.
Doug and Jeremy are solutions-oriented, which helps them quickly adapt to change. They are constantly pushing adaptations and changes to help their teams stay ahead of the curve.
One of Jeremy's strengths as a leader is his willingness to allow his team members to present ideas and strategies to improve his organization. He challenges his colleagues to be forward thinking.
Notable Guests
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit
Founder | CEO
Adi Klevit is the Founder of Business Success Consulting Group and the host of the Systems Simplified podcast. With nearly three decades of experience as an industrial engineer and process consultant, she has helped hundreds of growth-focused companies systematize their operations to scale successfully.
Known as “The Process Guru,” Adi specializes in designing and implementing turnkey systems that reduce dependence on the owner, empower teams, and increase profitability. Her clients range from fast-growing trades businesses to multi-location professional service firms, and she is a trusted advisor to CEOs across the U.S.
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe Dillon
Divorce Mediator & Founder
Joe is a pioneer in divorce mediation who has been helping couples navigate the end of their marriages with dignity and financial wisdom for over 17 years. As co-founder of Equitable Mediation Services, Joe combines his MBA in Finance with specialized training from Harvard, MIT, and Northwestern University to guide couples toward agreements that protect both their emotional wellbeing and financial futures.
Joe pioneered virtual divorce mediation in 2011, nearly a decade before others adopted online practices during the pandemic. His results speak for themselves: Equitable Mediation Services maintains a 98% case resolution rate, significantly higher than the industry average of 70%.
Jeremy Axel
Host
Jeremy Axel
Host
Founder and sales manager of Fluent Conveyors, brings over 10 years of experience transforming the conveyor industry with innovative design, exceptional service, and strong dealer partnerships. Serving sectors like recycling, agriculture, and packaging, he delivers custom solutions that enhance efficiency and profitability. Known for his strategic relationship-building and customer-focused approach, Jeremy has earned top honors such as Sales Rep of the Year and President’s Club, reflecting his ongoing commitment to growth and industry leadership.
