Running a Legacy: How Bigelow Tea Scales Operations Without Compromise with Jim Gildea

Episode NotesScaling Your Business and Wealth PodcastHost: Eric Tashlein, CFP®, CEPA®Episode SummaryGrowing a business for decades requires more than hard work — it demands operational excellence, strong leadership, and a focus on people. Eric sits down with Jim Gildea, Senior Director of Manufacturing at Bigelow Tea, to discuss how the company scales successfully while maintaining quality, culture, and community impact.Key TakeawaysAutomation boosts efficiency and protects employeesQuality is always the top priorityDeveloping and promoting talent from within drives growthPartnerships with local programs strengthen the workforceCommunity and sustainability initiatives reflect core valuesCore MessageInvesting in people, processes, and purpose allows businesses to scale sustainably without sacrificing quality or culture.Connect with Jim Gildea: 203-334-1212 | [email protected] with Eric Tashlein: 1-800-878-7152 | oeswealthpartners.comDisclosureSecurities are offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a registered investment advisor. OES Wealth Partners, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.