Episode 100: It’s About Time!

The Everything Store, Since 1965

Family Center Farm & Home [https://www.fcfarmandhome.com/] has it all, earning the nickname “The Everything Store.” Co-owner Blake Mills drops in to talk about growing from one to seven locations serving communities across Kansas and Missouri. From overcoming challenges of opening a new store during COVID, to engaging with local communities, Mills shows what it takes to build it the right way. Family Center Farm & Home Timeline: * April 24, 1965: Grand opening as “Tractor Parts and Farm Supply" * Jan 18, 1981: Name changed to Family Center Farm & Home * November 1990: Rolla, Mo. store opens * September 2002: Paola, Kan. store opens * May 2006: Butler, Mo. store opens * November 2016: St. Joseph, Mo. store opens * April 2018: Ozark, Mo. store opens * July 2020: Sedalia, Mo. store opens

From Tagging Trombones to 3rd Generation Ownership

Ellie Boyle and John Meyer literally grew up at Meyer Music [https://meyermusic.com], becoming the 3rd generation of family owners. From the early days of tagging trombones and answering phones to joining the family management team, Ellie and John share their stories, lessons learned, and give their perspective on what works when working with family.

Building Progress with Eileen Weir

Eileen Weir is the Development Executive with Centric [https://centric.build/] (you may have seen a crane or two assembling a building near you). And she’s no stranger to building throughout her career — from her time in public relations with the Kansas City Chiefs to helping Independence, Missouri adopt a new strategic plan, vision, and build the Independence Uptown Market, she’s helped build quite a few amazing things.

Cultural Strategy with Cultura Consultants KC

Led by CEO and founder Marielena Marroquin, Cultura Consultants KC [https://www.culturakc.com] is deeply connected to community-rooted work. Not only that — Marielena is also a TEDx speaker, she’s most likely to be your biggest hype girl, and is the founder of the KC Latina Book Club, where she creates spaces for resistance and radical joy. On this week’s episode, you’ll feel the energy of the important work she’s doing to bring change to the world. https://www.culturakc.com [https://www.culturakc.com] | https://www.instagram.com/conculturakc/ [https://www.instagram.com/conculturakc/]

It’s All About Cultura

Carefully curated and crafted by Café Corazón [https://www.cafecorazonkc.com/], culture is never left to chance. It drives everything from hiring to creating the ideal environment for coffee. It’s easy to see why Café Corazón won the 2026 Mr. K Small Business of the Year award from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. We had an opportunity to sit down with CEO Dulcinea Herrera to talk culture, coffee, and what continues to drive her — in and out of the cafe!