From Columbus Business First, Women of Influence is an interview series showcasing some of the most powerful women in the Central Ohio business community. Hosted by Eleanor Kennedy, Assistant Managing Editor.
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episode 17: Crisis Management: Randy Schoedinger on shifting business, the roller coaster of securing PPP
Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service like other businesses has had to adjust to operating under the shutdown in place about to slow the spread of Covid-19.
With the ban on large gatherings and the guidelines on social distancing, many families are opting for small, private ceremonies or are postponing commemorations until the restrictions are lifted, said Randy Schoedinger, CEO of the sixth-generation company, which has 15 locations around Central Ohio.
That’s led to about a 25% cut in revenue for the business, he said, with fewer facility and vehicle rentals, and drops in sales of flowers, cards and other related products. Schoedinger has ramped up webcasting and is making other adjustments to keep the business going until Ohio opens up again.
Check out the podcast for more on what it’s doing, along with more of our interview that discusses Schoedinger’s efforts to get a Paycheck Protection Program loan, the communications it’s had with employees and more.