Culture Over Control

Mike Harvey, owner of 511 Media in Bakersfield, CA discusses leading from a place one culture over control.

Culture Over Control: Why Empowered Teams Always Win When most leaders feel the weight of running a company, their first instinct is to grab tighter control — check every email, oversee every project, approve every detail. It feels safe. It feels responsible. But it’s actually the fastest way to stifle growth. Mike Harvey, founder and […]

Outdated Tech Holding You Back?

Joseph Hernandez, owner of the studio "InMotion Pro" in Bakersfield, CA discusses: Is outdated tech holding you back?

Most small-business owners assume their next big leap will come from buying the newest camera, the newest software, the newest machine—the shiny thing that promises to solve everything. But is outdated tech holding you back? Or is it your leadership? Joseph Hernandez, owner of InMotion Pro and a 20-year veteran in photo and video production, […]

Employee Growth & Navigating Family Business Roles

Allen Kennedy, owner of Quality Team Home Care in Bakersfield, CA discusses employee growth & navigating family business roles.

Growing a small business is already challenging. Employee growth & navigating family business roles—and doing it without burning out, breaking relationships, or forcing family members into roles they never asked for—is a whole different level of leadership. In this episode of Small Business Celebration, we sat down with Alan Kennedy, owner of Quality Team Home […]

Scale Wisely, Learn from Others, and Anticipate Hurdles

Jared Cope, owner of Cope's Tackle & Rod in Bakersfield, CA explains how to scale wisely, learn from others, and anticipate hurdles.

Most entrepreneurs dream of turning passion into profit. But what happens when your business outgrows you? Or when your partner wants to turn their passion project into a full-fledged company. Meet Jared Cope — Marine Corps veteran, real estate leader, and co-owner of Cop’s Tackle & Rod Shop — whose story captures exactly how to […]