A Small Business with a Big Heart, The Carlson Block

Show Notes

In this episode, we meet up with Ian Galbraith, owner of The Carlson Block, a pizza maker who owns a pizzeria in a small town. We discuss the challenges and rewards of owning a small business, the importance of family, and the role of passion and hard work in achieving success.

Highlights:

Balancing business and family: He prioritizes providing for his family and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He is content with his current level of business and focuses on quality over maximizing profit.
Challenges of small business: He mentions the anxiety of financial insecurity and the difficulty of staying present and mindful in daily routines.
Importance of passion and hard work: He emphasizes the importance of loving what you do and putting in the effort to achieve your goals. He is grateful for his passion for pizza making and the opportunity to work for himself.
Goals and aspirations: His main goal is to provide a good life for his family and create lasting memories in their home and business. He is open to exploring business opportunities but prioritizes his family and his passion for pizza.
The importance of community: He values the support of his local community and enjoys meeting new people through his business.