Forward Focus With Guest Marc Israel of Great Lakes Ventures

Risk, Reinvention, and Refrigerators: A Legacy Reimagined

with special guest Marc Israel, Great Lakes Ventures

In this episode of Forward Focus, attorney Craig Zucker sits down with Marc Israel, President of Great Lakes Ventures, a third-generation leader of a nearly century-old Detroit-based business. Marc shares his journey from pushing refrigerators in the warehouse to growing a 17-person family operation into a national network of companies with over 170 employees.

Discover how Marc embraced risk, innovation, and long-term vision to build Great Lakes Hotel Supply Company into Great Lakes Ventures and its sister companies, including the award-winning Great Lakes Culinary Center. From legacy to leadership, and from fatherhood to entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights for anyone leading a business through change.

Contact Craig Zucker: czucker@maddinhauser.com

Contact Marc Israel: marc@glhsco.com

Great Lakes Ventures: https://glhsco.com/

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