Small Town Big Business: Ten Years of Evolution with Judge Services
In this episode of Small Town Big Business, hosts Jennifer Olson and Russell Williams sit down with Josh Judge, founder of Judge Services, to discuss the journey of growing a small-town business in Marion, Illinois. Starting from his garage in 2014, Josh shares his transition from a solo operation to managing a team of 13 employees. He highlights the importance of customer service, technology adaptation, and building a strong team culture with core values like professionalism, integrity, and extreme ownership. Josh also talks about the challenges and rewards of running a small business, his plans for future expansion, and the value of mentorship and networking. Tune in to hear insights and advice on making a big impact in a small town.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:51 Introducing Our Guest: Josh Judge
01:06 Josh Judge's Origin Story
02:04 Business Growth and Services
04:27 Technology and Customer Experience
06:21 Challenges and Motivation
11:24 Networking and Community Involvement
16:18 Future Plans and Core Values
27:10 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Recorded at EThOs Small Business Incubator and Co-working Spaces in Marion, Illinois.
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