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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…
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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…
