3. Jim Foster - Global-Pak

In this episode of Making More, I'm joined by Jim Foster, founder and president of Global-Pak, a family-owned packaging company based in Lisbon, Ohio. Since 1998, Jim has built Global-Pak into a trusted leader in bulk packaging solutions, serving industries like agriculture, chemicals, and food. Along the way, he has held fast to core values that prioritize people — employees, customers, vendors, and community — knowing that when those are right, the profits follow.

Jim shares the story of Global-Pak’s steady growth, including recent milestones like breaking $6 million in monthly sales, while reflecting on the challenges of competing against industry giants and the opportunities that come from offering custom packaging solutions. We discuss succession planning as Jim prepares to pass leadership to his daughter, the importance of community engagement in northeast Ohio, and his gratitude for the partnerships and people who shaped the company.

We also explore Jim’s personal journey as a leader: learning to delegate, overcoming the tendency to micromanage, and the role business coaching has played in helping him grow as an owner and a person. Jim’s reflections remind us that leadership is about more than running a company — it’s about legacy, relationships, and making a lasting impact.

If you’re curious about what it takes to grow a family-owned business in a competitive industry while staying true to your values, you’ll take a lot from this conversation with Jim Foster.

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