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.
Episodes
15 episodes
Creating Experiences People Love: Lessons from the Washington Pavilion
In this conversation, Darrin Smith, CEO of the Washington Pavilion, discusses the unique blend of arts and sciences at the Pavilion, his journey in transforming its culture, and the importance of focusing on guest experience. He shares insights...
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41:37
Why Shawn Chose Fargo and Built a Business Instead of Becoming a Chiropractor
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, host Nathan Schock interviews Shawn Weyer, founder of Weyer Companies, a drywall and painting business. Shawn shares his journey from starting in the trades with his father to making a pivotal decis...
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46:26
A Storytelling Masterclass from Tellwell Story Co.
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Max Kringen, founder of Tellwell, a creative studio focused on storytelling for brands and nonprofits. Max shares the origin of Tellwell, the shift from traditional marketin...
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42:56
Balancing Growth, Culture, and Legacy in a Small Business
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Lyle Blount, owner of Discount Blinds, a family business rooted in the window covering industry. Lyle shares his journey from taking over the family business to innovating w...
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Taking the Risk to Do Your Own Thing
In this episode, Nathan Schock interviews Pierce Lohman, founder of Lowman Earthworks, who shares his journey from mowing lawns as a teenager to running a successful landscaping business with 17 employees. Pierce discusses the challenges and de...
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39:07
Balancing Creativity and Structure in Media
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Brent Latten, founder and creative director of Young Pros Entertainment (YPE). Brent shares his journey from early influences in media and music to establishing a multifacet...
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39:51
The Mindset Shift that helped Dr. Travis Howell Build a Loved Chiropractic Business
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Dr. Travis Howell, founder of Howell Chiropractic. Dr. Howell shares his journey from a career in IT to becoming a chiropractor, the challenges he faced in a crowded market,...
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43:34
The Legacy of Neckers Jewelers: A Family Business Story
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Dave Necker, the third owner of Neckers Jewelers, a family business with a rich history dating back to 1893. Dave shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of running...
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40:40
From One-Man Locksmith to Thriving Security Business
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews the Sawyer family, leaders of J & J Access, a third-generation family-owned locksmithing business. The conversation covers the founding story of the business, the lesson...
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43:48
Building Trust with Systems and Service at Mainstream Home Improvement
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, host Nathan Schock interviews Spencer Sierra, the owner of Mainstream Home Improvement. Spencer shares his journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a successful entrepreneur in ho...
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39:08
From Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Shawn Ericsson Built The Man Salon
In this conversation, Shawn Ericsson, founder of The Man Salon, shares his journey from a mechanical engineer to an entrepreneur in the men's grooming industry. He discusses the challenges he faced in starting his business, the importance of cr...
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50:25
Navigating Growth and Culture at Crawford Company
In this episode, Nathan Schock interviews Ian Frank, co-owner of Crawford Company, discussing the company's evolution from an HVAC business to a diversified operation. Ian shares insights on growth strategies, the importance of company culture,...
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43:08
Building a Multifaceted Real Estate Business
In this episode, Nathan Schock interviews Kory Davis, founder of the Experience Real Estate Company. Kory shares his journey from buying rental properties to building a multifaceted real estate business that emphasizes customer service and dive...
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24:37
From Family Business to Employee Ownership: The Preference Journey
In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews David Dietz, CEO of Preference Employment Solutions, discussing the journey of the company from its family business roots to becoming an employee-owned organization through ...
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46:54
Finding Profit in Purpose: The Story of Fix It Forward Auto Care
In the First episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Matt Carlson, founder of Fix It Forward Auto Care and Fix It Forward Ministry. Matt shares his journey from a comfortable engineering job at Microsoft to starting a non...
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