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
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 nonprofit that provides reliable transportation for those in need. He discusses the challenges he faced in transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit business model, the importance of coaching, and the systems he implemented to ensure growth. Matt emphasizes the significance of building a purpose-driven culture and the value of effective communication in the auto repair industry. He also shares his vision for expanding Fix It Forward into new communities and the personal motivation that drives him to make a difference.