Office Furniture - The Future (and Past) with Marc Schwartzberg

Taylor and Flaviu interview Marc Schwartzberg about the journey of a family business from 1920 to 2022 and the many changes and restarts that had to happen to get Marc where he is today. We also talk about the office space industry, where things are heading and any tips Marc offers younger entrepreneurs

Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcschwartzberg/

Office Furniture Heaven: https://www.officefurnitureheaven.com/

(0:35) Dallek Office Furniture started in 1920

(1:45) Two brothers going in the family business

(2:34) How did the 2008 recession affect furniture sales

(5:25) EOS and Traction Systems for Entrepreneurs

(6:10) What do you do after the family business closes?

(9:13) Marc going out on his own

(12:02) What’s the value in the name of a business? (Dallek, D2, 3D, Office Furniture Heaven)

(13:35) How does a furniture business get customers?

(14:59) WeWork and new players in Office Space

(18:15) Buying another business

(19:57) Sales vs Owning a business

(22:12) Wisdom to pass down to an entrepreneur

(23:54) Would Marc try the family business again with his kids?

(27:57) Tips for how to change your office space

(29:54) Tips for sales

(33:25) Managing your time