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Building a Legacy in Insurance
Read more: Building a Legacy in InsuranceOn this episode of Building Loved Businesses, I had the chance to sit down with someone who knows what it means to start over—not once, but twice. Larry Thein, President and Franchise Owner of Goosehead Insurance in the Quad Cities, rebuilt his career from scratch in two different industries. And in just four years, he’s…
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From hobby to business with Wezz De La Rosa
Read more: From hobby to business with Wezz De La RosaOn this week’s episode of Building Loved Businesses, I sat down with someone whose work quietly shapes the way families and businesses show up in the world.Wezz De La Rosa isn’t just a photographer and videographer—he’s a storyteller who helps people feel seen, confident, and connected long before they ever step in front of his…
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How a focus on culture doubled revenue at Two Men and a Truck
Read more: How a focus on culture doubled revenue at Two Men and a TruckOn Building Loved Businesses, we look for companies that don’t just perform well—they’re genuinely loved by their customers, employees, and communities. This week, I had the opportunity to talk with someone who is proving every day that a strong culture and clear expectations build more than revenue. They build loyalty. I’m talking about Jeremy LaCamera,…
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Hiring for Heart, Serving with Purpose: Inside Matt Fitzpatrick’s Customer-First Culture
Read more: Hiring for Heart, Serving with Purpose: Inside Matt Fitzpatrick’s Customer-First CultureMost people don’t grow up dreaming of running an insurance agency, and Matt Fitzpatrick was no exception. After college, he bounced through sales jobs, then spent years coaching basketball. Life changed when he got married, had kids, and needed more stability. That’s when a familiar name reached out: a State Farm leader connected through Matt’s…
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More Than Pastries: How Queen City Bakery Became a Community
Read more: More Than Pastries: How Queen City Bakery Became a CommunityWhen I walked into Queen City Bakery in Sioux Falls for the first time, I immediately felt what made it special. The smell of butter and sugar in the air, the hum of conversation, the steady rhythm of a team that clearly takes pride in their craft, you can tell before you take a bite…
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Balancing Growth, Culture, and Legacy in a Small Business
Read more: Balancing Growth, Culture, and Legacy in a Small BusinessOn Building Loved Businesses, I love uncovering stories of businesses that are cherished by their customers, employees, and communities—even if they’re not widely known outside their local markets. That’s exactly what I found in my recent conversation with Lyle Blount, the owner of Discount Blinds in Shreveport, Louisiana. What started decades ago as his grandparents’…
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Taking the Risk to Do Your Own Thing
Read more: Taking the Risk to Do Your Own ThingWelcome to Building Loved Businesses. I’m Nathan Schock, and I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of business leaders grow their companies with fewer growing pains. Each week on this podcast, I sit down with entrepreneurs who are building businesses their employees love to work for, their customers love doing business with, and their communities…
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Balancing Creativity and Structure in Media
Read more: Balancing Creativity and Structure in MediaWelcome to Building Loved Businesses. I’m Nathan Schock, and over the years I’ve had the privilege of helping hundreds of businesses and their leaders grow with fewer growing pains. In this episode, I sat down with Brent Latin, the founder and creative director of Young Pros Entertainment (YPE) in Shreveport, Louisiana. Brent’s story is one…
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The Mindset Shift that helped Dr. Travis Howell Build a Loved Chiropractic Business
Read more: The Mindset Shift that helped Dr. Travis Howell Build a Loved Chiropractic BusinessOne of my favorite parts of hosting Building Loved Businesses is uncovering the real, behind-the-scenes stories of entrepreneurs who didn’t just build companies—but businesses that people truly love. Recently, I sat down with Dr. Travis Howell, founder of Howell Chiropractic in the Quad Cities, and his story is one that stuck with me. Not just…
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The Legacy of Neckers Jewelers: A Family Business Story
Read more: The Legacy of Neckers Jewelers: A Family Business StoryWhat does it take to grow a 130-year-old family business from struggling to stand out into one of the top independent jewelers in the country? For Dave Necker of Neckers Jewelers, the answer has been equal parts grit, consistency, culture, and an unwavering focus on people. Neckers Jewelers has been a fixture in its Iowa…
