# 100. The Leader's Choice: From Digging Holes to Ohio Chapter AFA President: Johnny Meyers | Fence Guy Podcast

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Published: 2026-05-27T09:00:00+00:00
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Did you really think there wouldn't be an episode today? Or were you just waiting for the boss guest to come in? The wait is officially over! In this episode of the Fence Guy Podcast , we are joined by Johnny Meyers , owner of Meyers Fence Company and the President of the American Fence Association (AFA) Ohio Chapter . Johnny is a "Rookie Chapter President of the Year" winner who balances running a high-volume fence company with leading one of the most active AFA chapters in the country . We dive into Johnny's journey from the restaurant industry to "geeking out" over fence , the reality of working alongside his wife , and why he believes good competition is the best thing that can happen to your market . In this episode, we discuss: 🛠️ The Transition: How Johnny went from bar-backing to owning a successful fence company . 🏛️ AFA Leadership: What it's like being the President of the AFA Ohio Chapter and the push for younger members to get involved . 🤝 The Power of Networking: Why calling a "competitor" for advice is actually a secret weapon for success . ⚾ Coaching Life: Balancing business with coaching baseball and softball (and why accountability starts at home) . 🚀 Future of the Trade: Why "Myers Fence to the moon" is the motto for creating long-term careers for his team . 🎖️ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Johnny Meyers is the President of the AFA Ohio Chapter and owner of Meyers Fence Company in Northeast Ohio . He is a dedicated advocate for the fencing trade and was awarded Rookie Chapter President of the Year at Fence Tech . Don't forget to: ✅ Subscribe for more industry-leading interviews! 🔔 Hit the Bell to get notified every time we go live. 💬 Comment below: What is your biggest takeaway from Johnny's leadership style? We couldn't do this without the companies pushing the f…

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