Relationships, company culture and entrepreneurship were at the center of our recent visit to Beck’s Hybrids, the largest family-owned seed company in the United States!
We reflected on our Becknology Days experience with Paul Compton and learned more about Beck’s history, operations and company culture. From daily employee lunches to flying in potential customers, Beck’s puts relationships at the heart of its business.
Beck’s founder Francis Beck believed that “What you measure tends to improve.” We discussed how tracking progress and using data to make decisions contribute to the company’s continued growth.
We also toured the facilities and learned how Beck’s uses research, testing and innovation to develop products for different growing environments.
Kent Gremel shared insights on entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of identifying problems and developing solutions. We learned about Beck’s Young Entrepreneurs/Dealer Development Program, which helps prepare future independent business owners. Joe Mangas also walked us through a couple of chapters from Sonny Beck’s book, sharing additional lessons on business and leadership.
Thank you to Paul Compton, Kent Gremel, Joe Mangas and the entire Beck’s Hybrids team for welcoming us and sharing your knowledge!
