Small Business Stories Podcast

Nolan Howell is a 4-year Air Force veteran and the Owner of Longview Diesel and Performance. Nolan shares wisdom about work-life balance, scaling your business, delegation, and much more! 

Check out Nolan's business at https://www.facebook.com/Longviewdieselandperformance/

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Zahck Israel is a successful business owner who currently owns two businesses. He started with a wood working shop, and eventually opened two more businesses, both of which he still operates today. 

To learn more about his businesses, visit https://www.instagram.com/olliesskateshop/

https://www.solosandwichco.com/

Angela Fielden is, along with her husband, the owner of Simply Floors and Lights in Gilmer, TX. Simply floors and lights offers flooring and lighting solutions, including new construction, remodel, and one-off projects. The personal touch and eye for detail really set them apart in their field.

Angela talks about transitioning from big-box retail life to being a small business owner, as well as how to identify market demand, finding resources to start your business, and more! 

Check them out at: https://www.simplyfloorsandlights.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/simplyfloorsandlights

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Jason Kelley is the operations manager for Texas Woodmill Cabinets. His family has owned this business since 1982, and Jason does a terrific job of balancing work, family, and hobbies. Hear all of his wisdom on this subject, plus much more!

Fair warning, we take a left for a minute and nerd out on airplanes! 

Check out his company here: https://www.woodmillcabinets.com/

Stephen Shore is a serial entrepreneur who has owned an oil and gas production company, a well service company, an engineering and consulting company, as well as a commercial real estate company. 

Stephen discusses the journey that he has had being a third generation business owner, as well as some of the challenges and obstacles they've overcome. You will gain some valuable insights as well about how to weather tough times and tough markets. 

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Join us for episode 3 of Small Business Stories, where we hear from Dereck Yagle of Flugers bike shop in Longview, Texas. Dereck discusses the challenges and adventures of starting a new business after a long career of 9-5. 

For more information about Dereck and Flugers Bike Shop, visit https://flugerslongview.com/

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Elijah Cole is a serial entrepreneur from Longview, TX. Elijah owns multiple businesses, including an automotive shop, a home renovation company, and other businesses. We hope you enjoyed hearing his story as much as we did!

On today's episode, we have Slade Williams, part-owner of WPC Services, Royal Tire, and Rick's Signs. Slade shares with us the story of his father building the family business, from the very beginning, all the way through today. Listen in as Slade shares lessons learned, wisdom, and a bit of humor!