In Good Company: A Local LBK Podcast Castos https://in-good-company-a-local-lbk-podcast.castos.com 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 22:42:30 +0000 en © 2026 https://episodes.castos.com/69e145f7148b14-08570801/images/Cover-Art.jpg In Good Company: A Local LBK Podcast https://in-good-company-a-local-lbk-podcast.castos.com 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. Local LBK episodic 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. Local LBK taylor@locallbk.com false https://feeds.castos.com/rpd19 yes <![CDATA[Reimagining a 50-Year-Old Print Shop | Madison Baker on California Tees, Motherhood, and the Future of Custom Apparel]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 22:42:30 +0000 Local LBK https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/69976/episode/2467208 https://in-good-company-a-local-lbk-podcast.castos.com/episodes/episode-two 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.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - How to Become a Screen Printer
  • (00:00:26) - In Good Company
  • (00:01:32) - What Does A Normal Day in the Life Look Like For You?
  • (00:03:12) - Have You Been Juggling Both Jobs?
  • (00:04:06) - California Tees: Celebrating 50 Years
  • (00:05:16) - Steve's Custom Screen Printing Business
  • (00:08:03) - Working in the T-shirt business
  • (00:10:34) - How to Get Out of College A Young Woman's Job
  • (00:15:45) - Small Businesses' experiences during the recession
  • (00:18:34) - The Changes My Dad Made at the Firm
  • (00:20:56) - When Your Dad Retires, Does He Still Assist You?
  • (00:22:54) - Married Business Owner on Taking on More Responsibility
  • (00:26:22) - How to Hire a Tech Girl
  • (00:31:44) - Two Generations Run T-Shirt Business
  • (00:34:55) - How to print T-Shirts by yourself
  • (00:38:06) - Screen Printing Company's Owner on Changes
  • (00:39:56) - Favorite Place To Go For A Drink
  • (00:40:28) - What are your favorite things about Lubbock?
]]> full 2 1 false 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.

]]> 00:44:09 <![CDATA[Building a Family Business That Lasts | Stephen Cavender on Legacy and Leadership]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0000 Local LBK https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/69976/episode/2424602 https://in-good-company-a-local-lbk-podcast.castos.com/episodes/building-a-family-business-that-lasts-stephen-cavender-on-legacy-and-leadership 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 business to stepping into leadership himself, he gives an honest look at the challenges, opportunities, and decisions that have shaped their journey. We also talk about the role mission and purpose play in their organization, how they think about leadership across teams, and why giving back to the communities they serve is central to everything they do. Whether you are building a business, leading a team, or simply care about the people and stories shaping Lubbock and beyond, this conversation will leave you with a deeper appreciation for what it means to grow something that lasts. Because when you are in good company, everything moves forward.

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - In Good Company
  • (00:02:06) - Favorite cars and brands
  • (00:02:52) - Three Generations of Cavender Auto Family
  • (00:06:48) - Understanding Your Role in the Family Business
  • (00:07:25) - Stephen Cavender: Starting Out as a Sales Manager at 31
  • (00:11:25) - Growth through Aquisitions
  • (00:14:12) - How Can Lubbock Grow With Mergers and Acquisitions?
  • (00:15:38) - Cavender Auto Family's Mission and Value
  • (00:16:16) - Confidence Is Cavender
  • (00:22:14) - Unreasonable Hospitality
  • (00:23:07) - The Cavender Family's Leadership Training
  • (00:24:50) - Audi Lubbock: Full Circle Moment
  • (00:25:50) - What Makes Lubbock a Unique Market for Business?
  • (00:31:14) - Car Dealers' Commitment to Philanthropy
  • (00:35:59) - Cavender Auto Family Lubbock
  • (00:37:34) - Cavender Sales Manager on AI and the Future
  • (00:40:57) - The Cavender Auto Group Lubbock
]]> full 1 1 false 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 business to stepping into leadership himself, he gives an honest look at the challenges, opportunities, and decisions that have shaped their journey. We also talk about the role mission and purpose play in their organization, how they think about leadership across teams, and why giving back to the communities they serve is central to everything they do. Whether you are building a business, leading a team, or simply care about the people and stories shaping Lubbock and beyond, this conversation will leave you with a deeper appreciation for what it means to grow something that lasts. Because when you are in good company, everything moves forward.

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