In this episode of The Steward Chair, Steve Carse, Co-Founder & Franchising Director of King of Pops, shares his journey of building a joyful, community-driven business from a popsicle stand into an iconic Atlanta brand. He explores how intentional culture, community stewardship, and long-term thinking drive meaningful, sustainable growth.

We discuss navigating the balance between fun and responsibility, maintaining culture through growth, and creating impact beyond profit, providing actionable takeaways for leaders committed to stewardship, integrity, and impact.

Key Takeaways

• Intentional culture-building: How creating space for joy, fun, and community can fuel a purpose-driven business.
• Stewardship through scaling: Lessons learned in maintaining culture and stakeholder relationships while growing King of Pops into a multi-city brand.
• Balancing joy and responsibility: How to lead a business that brings happiness to customers and meaning to employees, while being accountable to the broader community.

Resources Mentioned

• Visit King of Pops official website
• Follow King of Pops on
  • Instagram
  • X/Twitter
  • LinkedIn
• Visit Steve’s official website
• Read Steve’s book, Work is Fun
• Follow Steve Carse on LinkedIn

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