65: Moving Succession and Innovation Forward | Tricia Staible, Robinson Fans

Tricia Staible raised her hand to join the family business, Robinson Fans, and eventually became its sixth generation President. Tricia joined Laurie Barkman to discuss the importance of diversification for long-term growth, and how a culture of curiosity promotes innovation in a manufacturing environment.  While the company has grown and expanded with an acquisition, there was a time when its prospects weren’t as bright. This ties well with Tricia’s favorite quote about staying in the ring and moving forward despite the downsides that come your way.   Listen in to learn more about: Driving innovation in a manufacturing environment Finding stability even in the midst of crisis Adapting a mature business while protecting its legacy Incorporating core values into your business strategy    Show Links: Robinson Fans website Robinson Fans LinkedIn Laurie Barkman on LinkedIn Podcast website: SuccessionStories.com   About: The Succession Stories podcast is hosted by Laurie Barkman, Founder of SmallDotBig. We’ll help you maximize business value, plan your exit transition, and get rewarded for all of your hard work by finding the right buyer or seller. Visit https://smalldotbig.com for more value building resources and subscribe to our newsletter!