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 […]

Overcome Anxiety Around People to Grow Your Business

Eric Huggins, owner of Nights Watch Patrol in Bakersfield, CA discusses how to overcome anxiety around people to grow your business.

When people imagine successful business owners, they often picture confident networkers — the kind of people who walk into a room, shake hands effortlessly, and start closing deals. But for many entrepreneurs, that couldn’t be further from reality. Being a business owner means learning to overcome anxiety around people in order to grow your business. […]