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From One-Man Locksmith to Thriving Security Business
Read more: From One-Man Locksmith to Thriving Security BusinessFrom a one-man locksmith shop to a thriving, multi-division security company, the Sawyer family’s journey with J & J Access is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and heart. In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, I sit down with the Sawyer family to talk about: 💬 “We treat our guys like family.”💬 “We take pride…
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Building Trust with Systems and Service at Mainstream Home Improvement
Read more: Building Trust with Systems and Service at Mainstream Home ImprovementOn this episode of Building Loved Businesses, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Spencer Sierra, the founder and owner of Mainstream Home Improvement in Moline, Illinois. Spencer’s journey from washing dishes in a family restaurant to leading a growing, customer-obsessed company is one of grit, transformation, and purpose. It All Started in the…
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From Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Shawn Ericsson Built The Man Salon
Read more: From Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Shawn Ericsson Built The Man SalonIn Episode 5 of Building Loved Businesses, I sat down with Shawn Ericsson, founder of The Man Salon, to unpack what it really takes to reinvent an industry—and build a brand where VIP service isn’t a luxury, but a standard. Shawn’s story begins in a place you might not expect: engineering. But a passion for…
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Navigating Growth and Culture at Crawford Company
Read more: Navigating Growth and Culture at Crawford CompanyIn Episode 4 of Building Loved Businesses, I sat down with Ian Frink, co-owner of Crawford Company, to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with growing a long-standing, values-driven business. Founded in 1952 as a small HVAC operation, Crawford Company has evolved into a diversified manufacturing and service business with over 400…
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Building a Multifaceted Real Estate Business
Read more: Building a Multifaceted Real Estate BusinessIn Episode 3 of Building Loved Businesses, I sat down with Kory Davis, founder of The Experience Real Estate Company, to talk about what it takes to build not just a real estate business, but a multifaceted brand rooted in service, relationships, and long-term vision. Kory started his entrepreneurial journey in 1997 by buying rental…
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From Family Business to Employee Ownership: The Preference Journey
Read more: From Family Business to Employee Ownership: The Preference JourneyIn this episode of Building Loved Businesses, I had the opportunity to sit down with David Dietz, CEO of Preference Employment Solutions. We explored the company’s remarkable journey from its beginnings as a family business to becoming an employee-owned organization through an ESOP. David shared powerful insights on what it takes to build a culture…
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My New Podcast: Building Loved Businesses
Read more: My New Podcast: Building Loved BusinessesToday is the launch of my new podcast, Building Loved Businesses. This podcast for small and medium-sized business leaders who want to build a company their employees are pround to work for, their customers rave about, and they love leading. Each episode features a conversation with an under-the-radar business owner who has built a thriving…
