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12 | Zach Kuehne | How to Lead a Legacy Business into the Future
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Ever wonder what it takes to keep clean water flowing to millions of homes—day after day, year after year? For Zach Kuehne, it’s more than a job. It’s a family legacy spanning over a century. As the president of the Kuehne Company, Zach is on a mission to modernize one of the oldest and most vital services in the world: water disinfection.
In this episode of Going Beyond the Deal, host J. Michael Fischer Jr. sits down with Zach to explore the fascinating story of a third-generation family business in chemical manufacturing. From humble beginnings in a basement bathtub to innovating the next generation of ultra-pure bleach, Zach shares a refreshingly candid take on legacy, leadership, and sustainability.
This is not just a story about chlorine—it’s about responsibility, reinvention, and redefining what it means to lead a century-old business into the future.
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Key takeaways:
- How Zach’s rural upbringing shaped his values and leadership approach
- Why his father insisted he work outside the family business before joining it
- How the advanced bleach manufacturing process serves over 36 million Americans
- What makes Paragon Ultra-Pure Bleach different—and why it matters
- How sustainability and efficiency drive Kuehne Company’s mission and operations
- How Zach is transforming a legacy business with modern tools and a culture of continuous improvement
- The small decision that changed the course of Zach’s life and career
- And much more…
Guest Bio:
Zach Kuehne is the President of the Kuehne Company, a third-generation, family-owned chemical manufacturing business. With a background in entrepreneurship and a hands-on approach to leadership, Zach has played a pivotal role in modernizing operations, improving sustainability, and expanding the company’s reach in servicing municipal water systems. His mission is to bridge the old with the new—preserving legacy while driving innovation.
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