Episode 86: How Pivoting a Family Business Can Lead to Long-Term Success with Ben Hertzman

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Episode 86: How Pivoting a Family Business Can Lead to Long-Term Success with Ben Hertzman TNCFB Our guest today is Ben Hertzman. Ben is the president of Progress Luv 2 Pak, a family led packaging company with over a century of history.Founded in 1917, the company has grown from manufacturing hat boxes in Toronto, Canada to becoming a global leader in custom sustainable packaging solutions. Under Ben's leadership, Progress Luv 2 Pak partners with iconic brands like Canada Goose and Williams Sonoma, combining innovation with a deep commitment to sustainability. A graduate of Queen's University with a bachelor of commerce, Ben began his career at Procter and Gamble, managing major consumer brands and working with retailers like Walmart and Target. Since returning to Progress Luv 2 Pak in 2017, Ben has driven the company's digital transformation and sustainability efforts, becoming president in 2021. Ben is an active member of the Young Presidents Organization, YPO, and is passionate about transforming legacy business and creating meaningful customer experience. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two young children.In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn:How a family business that started making hat boxes in 1917 evolved into a global leader in sustainable packagingInsights on navigating leadership succession and earning your place in a multigenerational businessHow a family business adapts to market changes through innovation and global partnershipsThe value of humility, mentorship, and learning from those who came before youLessons learned from importing and manufacturing, including the decision to return to in-house production as the global landscape changesAnd more…To learn more about Ben and Progress Luv 2 Pak, visit www.luv2pak.com.At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com.If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE &nbsp;Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!