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. […]

Avoiding Repetitive Products: Salter’s Distributing

David Robertson, owner of Salter's Distributing in Chowchilla, CA talking about avoiding repetitive products in order to keep your customers engaged.

Today, we’re focusing on a critical aspect of retail success: avoiding overwhelming your customers with repetitive products. We’ll explore strategies for finding new and unique inventory items to keep your customer base engaged. Plus, we have a special guest, David Salter, the owner of Salter’s Distribution, who will share his journey and insights. Meet David […]

Providing Employees Clarity: Nolan-Thomas Construction

David Robertson, owner of Nolan-Thomas Construction in Fresno, CA talking about providing employees clarity on projects.

Today, we’re diving into the crucial topic of providing employees clarity on the significance of their contributions. We’ll also explore how to decide what areas to cut back on, going beyond the strict cost-benefit analysis. Our guest, David Robertson, the owner of Nolan Thomas Construction shared many wonderful insights.  Meet David Robertson David Robertson is […]