Tag: Kern County

Leveraging Expenses Without Compromising Quality: Old Ironsides Construction

Lee'o Whisenant, owner of Old Ironsides Construction in Bakersfield, CA talks about leveraging expenses without compromising quality. He is wearing a navy blue suit. He was in the US Army and is a disabled veteran who is now an entrepreneur.

Managing expenses without compromising quality or productivity is a crucial skill. This week on Small Business Celebration, we had the pleasure of speaking with Lee’o Whisenant, owner of Old Ironsides Construction. Lee’o’s journey from serving in the Army to working in insurance and finally embracing his passion for construction is nothing short of inspiring. He […]

Strong Non-Traditional Business Structure: Chain Cohn Clark

Matt Clark, managing partner of Chain Cohn Clark Law in Bakersfield, CA talks about building a strong business structure without family. He is wearing a light blue suit and sitting in front of a shelf full of law books.

Have you ever wondered how to establish a long-lasting business partnership without involving family members? Today we will dive into how to build a strong non-traditional business structure without your loved ones attached. We will also cover the essential steps to change your business name without losing public recognition. Our guest this week is Matt […]

Learning from Failure & Embracing Setbacks: Rich’s Auto Glass

Rich Beierle, owner of Rich's Auto Glass in Bakersfield, CA talking about when to shut down a second business that's not performing well without tarnishing your reputation.

As business owners, we often face tough decisions impacting not only our companies but also our personal lives and reputations. One of the most challenging decisions is shutting down a second business that’s not performing well. How can you know when to do this and how to do so without tarnishing your image? And how […]

Service-Oriented Operations with E-Commerce: Grizzly Cycles

Kevin Talley, owner of Grizzly Cycles in Bakersfield, CA talking about merging service-oriented operations with e-commerce. He is wearing a Grizzly Cycles t-shirt and hat and in front of an orange wall and bicycles from his shop.

Finding the right balance between offering personalized services and expanding into e-commerce can be challenging. For Kevin Talley, owner of Grizzly Cycles, this journey is proving to be a rewarding one. In this blog post, we explore how Kevin has successfully merged a service-oriented business with e-commerce, while building a vibrant community around his brand. […]

Creating Buzz and Embracing Generosity: Tobin James Winery

Lance and Claire Silver, owners of Tobin James Winery in Paso Robles, CA enjoying a glass of wine from their cellar in front of their iconic sun logo. Today they talked about creating buzz and embracing generosity.

Meet the Guests Lance and Claire Silver are the dynamic duo behind Tobin James Winery in Paso Robles, CA. Their journey from the clothing industry to becoming renowned winemakers and creating buzz in the wine community is both inspiring and instructive. Background Story Lance and Claire met at UNLV and started their first venture—a women’s […]

Incorporating a For-Profit Strategy in Your Nonprofit: Boys & Girls Club

Zane Smith Executive Director of The Boys & Girls Club of Kern County in Bakersfield, CA shaking hands with Micheal Roberts of Small Business Celebration. They are standing in an art room in front of a drawing Zane made of Micheal. Today they talked about incorporating a for-profit strategy in your nonprofit.

The Boys & Girls Club of Kern County  This week we are diving into the world of nonprofit organizations with Zane Smith, the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County. Zane shares insights on how to successfully incorporating a for-profit strategy into your nonprofit model for long-term sustainability. We had a […]

Balance Your Business and Income: Executive Copier Solutions

Alfred Valenzuela, owner of Executive Copier Solutions in Bakersfield, CA. He own a copy machine business. He is wearing a black work shirt and talking about balance your business and income.

Introduction Finding the right balance for your business and income is a challenge many business owners face. In our conversation with Alfred Valenzuela, owner of Executive Copier Solutions, he shared about his journey and valuable insights on navigating this balance. Alfred’s Background and Entrepreneurial Journey Alfred’s entrepreneurial journey began with a passion for sales, cultivated […]

Mastering The Art of Service: Insights from Steve Holloway Painting

Steve Holloway, owner of Steve Holloway Painting in Bakersfield, CA. He own a painting business business. He is wearing a red shirt and talking about mastering the art of service and customer care.

With over four decades of experience under his belt, Steve Holloway has lots of experience in the art of service. He owns Steve Holloway Painting, a full-service painting company. He and his company have not only weathered the storms of time, but has also embraced evolution and innovation with open arms. A Journey Through Time […]

Financial Expectations With A Partner: Rios Design Studio

Megan Rios and Jaime Rios, owners of Rios Design Studio in Bakersfield, CA. They own a landscape architecture business.

Introduction: Setting the Scene Welcome back to another amazing post on Small Business Celebration! Today we’re talking about financial expectations and the world of landscape architecture. Megan Rios of Rios Design Studio opened up on what it looks like to run a successful business alongside her husband and work with other architects. Exploring the Landscape: […]

Managing Multiple Part-Time Employees: Timber Custom Woods

Tim Mawsom is the owner of Timber Custom Woods in Bakersfield, CA. He shares how to manage multiple part-time employees. He is standing in front of a giant tree trunk and tractor.

Timber Custom Woods Passion meets craftsmanship in the story of Timber Custom Woods. Owner Tim Mawsom is a visionary driven by his love for woodworking. It all started as a kid milling wood with a friend in Napa, California. Now he has a flourishing business. Tim’s journey shares valuable insights on how to grow your […]