The Distance

John Stallworth has worked almost non-stop at his hardware store for over 40 years. He's passed that work ethic down to his son, John Jr., who works alongside his father at the shop on Chicago's South Side. In this mini episode, find out what it takes to run a neighborhood hardware and bike repair shop that helps anchor its community.

Show Notes

John Stallworth has worked almost non-stop at his hardware store for over 40 years. He's passed that work ethic down to his son, John Jr., who works alongside his father at the shop on Chicago's South Side. In this mini episode, find out what it takes to run a neighborhood hardware and bike repair shop that helps anchor its community.

What is The Distance?

What's the hardest thing about business? Not going out of business. The Distance features stories of private businesses that have been operating for at least 25 years and the people who got them there. Hear business owners share their stories of hard work, survival and building something that lasts. The Distance is a production of Basecamp, the company behind the leading project management app.