BLT - Business Life Transitions with guest Don Krause

This week's gues is Don Krause

Don’s parents grew up during the Great depression, and is one of 4 (2 boys & 2 girls). Out of school he went to work in manufacturing, successfully implementing computerized inventory shop floor control. Later he moved into advertising of an electronic component manufacturer which grew from $40 Million to $100 Million during the 3 year stint. He then took a positon as sales and product manager for the relay component division of a company growing this division to $12 million. He then went to work for a UK company establishing their power supply & relay sales growing to a $3 million business with 20% GP in 3 years. 1988 he established his advertising firm Production Assistance. The 2008 market conditions lasted longer than expected, and in 2012 Don reinvented himself as a business broker, becoming Director of Franchising for Midwest Group.

Don is married has 2 children.

Business Life Transitions is a radio show that talks about you and your business.  It will help you understand how to re-invent yourself, your business, and your life.

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Jan Marino

YOU are the product. YOU are valuable. YOU are on a mission and Jan can help guide you become even more successful.  She's the manager of the Linkedin Chicago group (87,000 members) and a business owner-High Gain Companies, Inc.