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. […]