Ellie Boyle and John Meyer literally grew up at Meyer Music, becoming the 3rd generation of family owners. From the early days of tagging trombones and answering phones to joining the family management team, Ellie and John share their stories, lessons learned, and give their perspective on what works when working with family.
Episode Highlights
Growing Into Meyer Music
Growing up in the family business gave Ellie Boyle and John Meyer a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. After building careers outside the company, both returned to Meyer Music with a deeper appreciation for the legacy their grandparents created and the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Kansas City’s most trusted family-owned businesses.
Building a Family Legacy
What does it take to sustain a family business across three generations? Ellie and John discuss balancing family relationships with business leadership, preserving Meyer Music’s mission and values, and continually improving the company for future generations while remaining committed to serving Kansas City families.
Creating Lifelong Relationships
Meyer Music has always believed music is about more than selling instruments. Ellie and John explain how long-term relationships with students, parents, schools and employees have created a culture built on trust, personalized service and a shared passion for music education throughout the Kansas City community.
Confidence Through Music
The episode concludes with leadership lessons, social media insights, favorite local businesses and a conversation about how music builds confidence that lasts a lifetime. Ellie and John also reflect on the importance of customer experience, brand consistency and adapting to serve new generations of musicians.