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In Good Company: A Local LBK Podcast

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In Good Company is a podcast from Local LBK sharing real stories and practical insights from Lubbock entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders building a business and a life they are proud of. If you have ever felt stuck in your career, disconnected from your community, or unsure what is next, you are not alone. Each episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how people in Lubbock are navigating challenges, building something meaningful, and investing in the place they call home. From business and leadership to creativity and everyday life, In Good Company helps you grow, stay connect...

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What a 92-Year-Old Business Knows About Staying Ahead | Ryan Carpenter of Armstrong 16.06.2026 39:25

What does it take to keep a business moving forward for nearly a century? In this episode of In Good Company , Taylor McAlpine sits down with Ryan Carpenter of Armstrong Plumbing, Air & Electric, a fourth-generation Lubbock business founded in 1934. Ryan shares how Armstrong has stayed resilient by planning ahead, embracing new technology and solving problems before they reach the jobsite. Fro...

Reimagining a 50-Year-Old Print Shop | Madison Baker on California Tees, Motherhood, and the Future of Custom Apparel 19.05.2026 44:09

In this episode of In Good Company , Taylor McAlpine sits down with Madison Baker of California Tees , a 50-year-old print shop on 16th and University in Lubbock, Texas. Madison shares the story of how her dad started California Tees in 1976, what it was like growing up in the business, and how she eventually found her way back to Lubbock to help lead the company into its next chapter. The convers...

Building a Family Business That Lasts | Stephen Cavender on Legacy and Leadership 17.04.2026 43:33

In this episode of In Good Company, we sit down with Stephen Cavender, President and CEO of the Cavender Auto Family, to talk about what it really takes to build a business that lasts. Stephen shares the story of how his family got started in the car business in 1939 and how that foundation has grown into a multi-state operation with 16 dealerships. From navigating the realities of a family busine...