Building Loved Businesses
Building Loved Businesses is the podcast for small and medium-sized business leaders who want to build a company their employees are proud to work for, their customers rave about, and they love leading. Hosted by Nathan Schock, each episode features a conversation with an under-the-radar business owner who has built a thriving culture, crafted remarkable customer experiences, and is growing with purpose. If you’re ready to grow with fewer growing pains, this podcast is your blueprint.
Building Loved Businesses
Latest Episodes
From Stylist to Business Builder: What It Takes to Create a Company That Outgrows Its Founder
In this episode, Bryan Sullivan shares his journey from a talented hairstylist to a successful salon owner, highlighting the importance of systems, financial management, and leadership in business growth. Discover practical insights on scaling ...
From Family Business to Trusted Franchise: Shelly Poston's HVAC Journey
Shelly Poston shares her journey of transforming a family business into a trusted franchise in the HVAC industry, emphasizing customer trust, empathy, and staff training. Discover how faith, communication, and continuous learning drive success ...
From Warehouse to Leadership: The 23-Year Journey of Mahlander's
In this episode, Nathan Schock interviews Jason Miersma, Vice President of Mahlander's Appliance and Lighting, exploring the history, culture, and future of this family-owned business. They discuss leadership, customer service, adapting to chan...
Chad Kooiman: Building a Car Shop People Actually Love
In this episode, I sit down with Chad Kooiman, founder of Ultimate Automotive, to trace his journey from a small franchise shop to a thriving two-location business built on culture, trust, and community.Chad shares how he started in 2000...
From Broadcast to Business: Preserving Memories in the Digital Age
Stephanie Csornok shares her journey from broadcasting to founding Digital Downsizing, a niche business preserving family memories through digital conversion. Discover how her background, emotional connections to memories, and strategic ma...