{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Business: Unfiltered with Rick Plasket","title":"SE1 E07 How One Woman Rebuilt a 40-Year-Old Business | Meredith Klimaszewski","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/92fafd1a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1383,"description":"What does it really take to lead a second-generation family business in today's fast-changing world?\nIn this episode of Business Unfiltered, Rick Plaskett sits down with Meredith, owner of Marles Printing Company, to discuss the realities of taking over a family business, adapting through COVID, embracing AI, and balancing entrepreneurship with personal life.\nAfter unexpectedly stepping into leadership, Meredith transformed her business by shifting from traditional printing to a more flexible brokerage model while continuing to grow through referrals, networking, and exceptional customer service.\nIn this conversation, you'll learn:\nHow to successfully transition into family business leadership\nLessons from running a business for over 40 years\nWhy marketing consistency matters more than perfection\nHow AI is changing small businesses and the printing industry\nStrategies for adapting after COVID\nThe importance of work-life balance for entrepreneurs\nTips for networking, referrals, and long-term business growth\nHow small business owners can stay competitive in a changing marketplace\nWhether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, family business leader, or aspiring CEO, this episode is packed with practical insights and honest advice from someone who's lived the journey.\nGuest: Meredith – President, Marles Printing Company\n👍 If you enjoyed this interview, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more real conversations with successful business owners.\n#BusinessUnfiltered #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Leadership #BusinessOwner #Marketing #AI #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Printing #Entrepreneurship #CEO #BusinessSuccess #Networking\nIf this resonated, give it a like and subscribe — new episodes weekly.\nI hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.\n– Rick and the Ohio Business Unfiltered podcast team\nConnect with Rick Plasket on LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/-7nm5xbS0w_h8Uuio8YhKkWjrz8c2JJqlGMvNF_ECsA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80OTU4/YTg3NWQ0NTU3N2Y1/NGJiMjRlMjg4OWI4/NmQyNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}