Episode 7 | Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator

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 to be 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. 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.

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.

McClelland Inc.
345 N. Ohio Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 265-8686
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Number of employees: 17
Chamber member since 1950

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 Inc. on their website and like them on Facebook and follow them on LinkedIn.

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy.

Learn more about this podcast series by visiting our January 7 blog post.