SE1 E07 How One Woman Rebuilt a 40-Year-Old Business | Meredith Klimaszewski

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 leadershipLessons from running a business for over 40 yearsWhy marketing consistency matters more than perfectionHow AI is changing small businesses and the printing industryStrategies for adapting after COVIDThe importance of work-life balance for entrepreneursTips for networking, referrals, and long-term business growthHow small business owners can stay competitive in a changing marketplaceWhether 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👍 If you enjoyed this interview, please Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications for more real conversations with successful business owners.#BusinessUnfiltered #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Leadership #BusinessOwner #Marketing #AI #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Printing #Entrepreneurship #CEO #BusinessSuccess #NetworkingIf this resonated, give it a like and subscribe — new episodes weekly.I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.– Rick and the Ohio Business Unfiltered podcast teamConnect with Rick Plasket on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-plasket-4b6a157Visit the ActionCOACH website here: https://rickplasket.actioncoach.comListen to Ohio Business Unfiltered on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033jtpIBICapFc5c0uLDjEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ohio-business-unfiltered/id1896769046Amazon Podcasts:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/70038bf4-21c4-44ef-91a4-5fdca2d11607/ohio-business-unfiltered#OhioBusinessUnfiltered #RickPlasket #ActionCOACH #OhioBusiness #BusinessCoaching #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ScaleYourBusiness #OhioEntrepreneur #ExecutiveCoaching #BusinessStrategy #WorkLifeBalance #MindsetMattersOhio 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.