Show Notes
Throughout the years, McClelland Inc. has been a business staple in Wichita since 1928. Even being in a market dominated by technology shifts, this family business has continued to evolve. Janice McClelland, owner and President, joins hosts Don Sherman and Ebony Clemons-Ajibolade to share about how those shifts have occurred and finding opportunity and growth during a pandemic. On this episode we discuss:
- The business beginning in 1928 with pulling speakers behind a Model T
- Completing a recent name change
- Coming into a family business and growing
- Expanding from just sound into new technology areas
- Sharing marketing space to promote important community events
- The power of “word of mouth” marketing
- Differentiation through customer support
- Having a passion for legacy, employees and community
- Thriving through a pandemic because of people
- Knowing your team so that you can be flexible
- The importance of building roots in a community
- Accountability to maintain your health
- Shifting a business with constantly changing technology
Learn more about McClelland Sound:
316-265-8686
The largest and most experienced sound engineering and contracting firm in the state of Kansas. McClelland provides audio, video lighting and control services for a variety of industries as well as hotels, educational institutions, and houses of worship.
Established in 1928, the company had a mural painted on the south side of their building to pay tribute to their history. That history included providing services for the Forum (predecessor to Century II). The company provides sponsorship support to community organizations and events like Botanica’s Illuminations, the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball, Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Autumn & Art.
Janice has helped in the family business since she was old enough to push buttons. After leaving the community for a short time period, she returned to Wichita to run the family business. She officially joined McClelland in 2001 and is the 3rd generation family leader of the business. She became President and Owner in 2016.
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