Pickle Power: How Hausbeck Pickles Became a Major Player in the Fast Food Industry

In this episode, we hear the fascinating journey of Hausbeck Pickles and Peppers, a family business that went from humble beginnings to playing on an international stage. The interview with the president and CEO of Hausbeck Pickles and Peppers, Tim Hausbeck, takes us through his early life, education, and the decision to join the family business. He talks about the challenges the company faced, their growth journey, and their transition from supplying local grocery stores to becoming a major supplier of Burger King, Subway, and other fast food chains. Today, they ship out around 60 semis a week to Canada and the U.S, and their pickles are a part of over a billion meals a year. Tim also shares his business philosophy, giving insights into his leadership style. Finally, he talks about his proudest moments in the company.Show notes:00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgement01:19 Getting to Know Tim Hausbeck03:56 The History of Hausbeck Pickles and Peppers06:29 Challenges and Growth of the Family Business07:28 Transition of Leadership in the Family Business08:26 Tim's Journey into the Family Business09:49 The Growth and Expansion of Hausbeck Pickles13:02 The Journey of Landing Major Fast Food Chains19:00 The Challenges of Expansion and Growth22:36 The Decision to Stay in Saginaw23:48 Tim's Ascension to President and CEOLinks:Hausbeck Pickles and Peppers Website: https://hausbeck.comSponsor:Stevens Center for Family Business: https://svsu.edu/scfbMentioned in this episode:NWF AdVisit Our Sponsor: The National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Chapter is working hard to protect what Michiganders love and that is our great outdoors. Learn more about threats facing all Michiganders and what the NWF is fighting for at https://nwf.org/greatlakes