Buying an Existing Business

Bringing Up Business

Bringing Up Business
Buying an Existing Business
Feb 03, 2026 Episode 23
Yumari Digital

Eric Grotenhuis, CEO and partner of Page Design Group, shares his journey in purchasing a design firm while raising two sons, emphasizing the significance of trust within teams and the value of involving family in creative processes. 

Eric shares the importance of work-life balance and how it can help you build trust both at home and within the workplace. He also discusses the importance of communication in relationships, the need for structured time management, and the strategies that help maintain a healthy work-life balance. The conversation also touches on the importance of listening and supporting children as they navigate their own paths.

About Eric Grotenhuis 

Eric hails from the upper Midwest, where he graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 1992. After moving to sunny Sacramento in 2001, he became partner and CEO of Page Design Group, one of the area's most respected boutique design firms. He currently balances his talents between making Page Design a great workplace, hosting their Marketing Team of One podcast, and managing a variety of marketing and branding campaigns. He also currently serves on the board of the Capital Creative Alliance. He has been married for over 31 years and helped raise two wonderful sons, ages 19 and 21.

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