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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 connected, and find what you love right here in Lubbock, because when you are in good company, everything moves forward.

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4/17/2026

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Episode thumbnail for How Experimentation Keeps a Business Moving Forward | Bailey Fisher of Daybreak Coffee Roasters

July 14, 2026

How Experimentation Keeps a Business Moving Forward | Bailey Fisher of Daybreak Coffee Roasters

Here’s a stronger hook that centers on the episode’s most memorable idea: Some of the best business ideas come from the willingness to pivot, experiment, and learn along the way. In this episode of In Good Company, Taylor McAlpine sits down with Bailey Fisher, production manager and head roaster at Daybreak Coffee Roasters. Bailey shares how Daybreak evolved from one of Lubbock’s earliest coffee shops into a wholesale roasting, equipment, and service company whose reach now stretches across West Texas, New Mexico, and beyond. Their conversation explores the art and science of roasting coffee, the value of experimentation, and why failure can become one of a business’s greatest teachers. Bailey also discusses working alongside his father and Daybreak founder Scott Gloyna, preparing the next generation of leadership, empowering employees to take ownership, and building partnerships that help other local businesses succeed. In Good Company is a Local LBK podcast sponsored by Cavender Auto Family, sharing the stories and lessons of the people building businesses, serving their communities, and creating lasting legacies across Lubbock and West Texas. Because when you are in good company, everything moves forward.

Episode thumbnail for What a 92-Year-Old Business Knows About Staying Ahead | Ryan Carpenter of Armstrong

June 16, 2026

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

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. From prefabrication and robotic layout to workforce development and preparing for the company’s 100th anniversary, the conversation explores how thoughtful preparation can protect a business’s legacy while positioning it for what comes next. They also discuss Ryan’s path into the family business, the importance of learning from previous generations, building the next generation of skilled tradespeople and why long-term success requires more than simply continuing to do what has always worked. For business owners thinking about succession, growth or how to prepare for an uncertain future, this episode offers a practical look at what it means to stay one step ahead. In Good Company is a Local LBK podcast featuring the people behind multigenerational family businesses and the lessons they have learned while building companies that last.

Episode thumbnail for Reimagining a 50-Year-Old Print Shop | Madison Baker on California Tees, Motherhood, and the Future of Custom Apparel

May 19, 2026

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

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 conversation covers family business, motherhood, creative work, screen printing, building a team, modernizing old systems, and what the future of custom apparel could look like. Taking the business from handwritten invoices to live event printing, Madison gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a creative production business while honoring the legacy that came before her.

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What is In Good Company: A Local LBK Podcast?

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 connected, and find what you love right here in Lubbock, because when you are in good company, everything moves forward.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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