Mar 05 2025 50 mins 1
What’s the secret to running a thriving family business for over 50 years?
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm isn’t just a place to pick pumpkins—it’s a multi-generational success story built on tradition, innovation, and relentless growth. From humble beginnings in 1973 to hosting over 300,000 visitors a year, the Bishop family has turned a small farm into one of the nation’s top agritourism destinations.
In this episode, Wayne Bishop (Owner) and Lee Bishop (CEO) share how they’ve scaled the business, navigated the transition between generations, and built a culture that keeps both employees and customers coming back year after year.
🎯 Inside the Episode:
✅ How Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm grew from a small family-run patch to a 235-acre business
✅ The power of innovation in agritourism—rides, attractions, and hard cider
✅ What it takes to successfully pass a business from one generation to the next
✅ Why family dynamics can make or break a business (and how they make it work)
✅ Lessons learned from hiring and managing 800+ seasonal employees
✅ The next big vision for Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
💬 What’s your favorite memory at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm? Drop a comment below!
Website: https://www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bishopspumpkinfarm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopspumpkinfarm1973/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bishopspumpkinfarm1973
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#FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Agritourism #BusinessGrowth #BishopsPumpkinFarm #Leadership #MarkHaneyShow #BusinessSuccess #PumpkinPatch #Farming #HardCider #SmallBusiness #entrepreneurship
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Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
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Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm isn’t just a place to pick pumpkins—it’s a multi-generational success story built on tradition, innovation, and relentless growth. From humble beginnings in 1973 to hosting over 300,000 visitors a year, the Bishop family has turned a small farm into one of the nation’s top agritourism destinations.
In this episode, Wayne Bishop (Owner) and Lee Bishop (CEO) share how they’ve scaled the business, navigated the transition between generations, and built a culture that keeps both employees and customers coming back year after year.
🎯 Inside the Episode:
✅ How Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm grew from a small family-run patch to a 235-acre business
✅ The power of innovation in agritourism—rides, attractions, and hard cider
✅ What it takes to successfully pass a business from one generation to the next
✅ Why family dynamics can make or break a business (and how they make it work)
✅ Lessons learned from hiring and managing 800+ seasonal employees
✅ The next big vision for Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm
💬 What’s your favorite memory at Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm? Drop a comment below!
Website: https://www.bishopspumpkinfarm.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bishopspumpkinfarm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopspumpkinfarm1973/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bishopspumpkinfarm1973
👍 Like & Subscribe for more entrepreneurial success stories!
🔔 Turn on notifications to never miss an episode!
#FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Agritourism #BusinessGrowth #BishopsPumpkinFarm #Leadership #MarkHaneyShow #BusinessSuccess #PumpkinPatch #Farming #HardCider #SmallBusiness #entrepreneurship
_______________________________________________________________
If this episode inspires you to be part of the movement, and you believe, like me, that entrepreneurs are the answer to our future, message me so we can join forces to support building truly great companies in our region.
-
Subscribe to my channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCom_...
-
Mark Haney is a serial entrepreneur that has experience growing companies worth hundreds of millions of dollars. He is currently the CEO and founder of HaneyBiz
-
Instagram: http://instagram.com/themarkhaney
Facebook: www.facebook.com/themarkhaney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markehaney
Website: http://haneybiz.com
Audio Boom: https://audioboom.com/channels/5005273
Twitter: http://twitter.com/themarkhaney
-
This video includes personal knowledge, experiences, and opinions about Angel Investing by seasoned angel investors. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Nothing in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement.
#thebackyardadvantage #themarkhaneyshow #entrepreneur
#PowerOfWith #SacramentoEntrepreneur #Sacramento
#SacramentoSmallBusiness #SmallBusiness #GrowthFactory #Investor
#Podcast
