On this week’s episode I take a nostalgic journey back through the decades with Kim, Tom, and Beth as we dig into the holidays, family traditions, and what business life used to look like. From epic Fourth of July fireworks and neighborhood water fights to big family Thanksgivings and Halloween adventures, we laugh about all the memories that shaped our childhoods. We also get into the nuts and bolts of old-school business—think Garvey marking guns, manual cash registers, counter checks, and hiring before the internet was a thing. I share what it was like to grow up surrounded by small-town businesses built on trust and handshakes, and how the evolution of technology and staffing changed the way we all worked together as a family. If you’re curious about the real stories behind bad checks, setting up the first credit card machines at Dairy Queen, or how family and business have always been intertwined for us, this episode is for you. Be sure to listen for plenty of laughs, some “I can’t believe we used to do that” moments, and a preview of even more behind-the-scenes stories coming in next week’s Part 2!
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