What does it really take to lead a second-generation family business in today's fast-changing world?
In 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.
After 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.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
How to successfully transition into family business leadership
Lessons from running a business for over 40 years
Why marketing consistency matters more than perfection
How AI is changing small businesses and the printing industry
Strategies for adapting after COVID
The importance of work-life balance for entrepreneurs
Tips for networking, referrals, and long-term business growth
How small business owners can stay competitive in a changing marketplace
Whether 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.
Guest: Meredith – President, Marles Printing Company
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Ohio Business Unfiltered is the podcast for Ohio business owners who want straight talk on what it actually takes to build a profitable, sustainable company. Each week, Rick Plasket sits down with entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders from across the state to get into the real conversations — the obstacles they faced, the decisions that changed everything, and what they wish they had known sooner.
Rick Plasket is a certified ActionCOACH, West Point graduate, and Army veteran with decades of experience spanning corporate leadership and business coaching. He works with business owners across Columbus and Ohio to help them stop working in their business and start working on it — building systems, developing teams, and reclaiming the freedom they got into business for in the first place. On Ohio Business Unfiltered, Rick brings that same direct, accountability-driven approach to every conversation.
What is Business: Unfiltered with Rick Plasket?
Business: Unfiltered is the podcast for Ohio business owners who want real conversations about building profitable, sustainable companies. Every week, certified ActionCOACH and West Point graduate Rick Plasket interviews entrepreneurs and business leaders from across the state — covering the challenges, the turning points, and the lessons that actually move the needle. No fluff, just business.