Episode 13: How a Family Business Bond Thwarted a Buyout | Running a Family Business the ‘Toyota Way’ | Giving Thanks for 100 Years

In this episode, Peter Blommer, former chairman & CEO of the Blommer Chocolate Company, discusses the origins of the business, as well as how he came to be involved in it. He also tells the amazing story of how the company narrowly avoided a takeover by a massive multinational food corporation by making an appeal from one family-owned enterprise to another. 

We also chat with Andrew Koenig, second-generation CEO of CITY Furniture, about how he drew upon Toyota’s management philosophy and organizational structure to transform his family-owned furniture and mattress retailer.

And Glenda Bergey Leatherman, project manager at family-owned auto, truck and tire company Bergey’s, discusses how the business celebrated its 100th anniversary by giving thanks to its employees, customers and communities. And don't forget to check out our cover story on Bergey's for more on the business' history and future.

This episode is brought to you by Element Pointe, an independent multi-family office and wealth management firm dedicated to guiding individuals and their families through important financial, investment, lifestyle, and interpersonal matters—in turn, helping clients build a secure future and enduring legacy.

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