Becoming Famous: The Associate Driven Culture That Fuels A 4th Generation Family Business

Family businesses seldom reach their 4th generation of leadership. When they do, they are typically characterized by family dysfunction and a business model that benefits the ownership. For over 86 years Famous Enterprises has been fundamentally different than most family-run organizations. The Blaushild family has worked to build a purpose-driven business whose family culture extends to over 1,000 Associates, valued Customers and key Suppliers.

Founder Hyman Blaushild's mission was to supply heating contractors in Cleveland, Ohio with the products, parts and services they needed to deliver comfort during frigid Northeast Ohio winters. What began as one branch on Woodland Avenue has grown to over 40 locations and evolved into one of the industry's premier wholesale distribution companies, while remaining humble through the journey.

The company's purpose of Building Meaningful Relationships For Life is realized through the disciplined practice of their 40 Fundamentals for Living The Famous Way.