Sarasota family printing business succeeds by maintaining mutual respect

Shared philosophies keep the presses rolling harmoniously at Serbin Printing. "You’ve got to have open lines of communication, and you just can’t be a right fighter," says Mark Serbin.


Mark Serbin, here with Britney Serbin Scragg, says he was aggressive about growing the company in its early days.
Mark Serbin, here with Britney Serbin Scragg, says he was aggressive about growing the company in its early days.
Photo by Mark Wemple
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Serbin Printing fulfilled its first order on Dec. 24, 1971 — a request for Christmas cards, naturally, Since then the Sarasota company has grown into a local leader for printing, mailing and marketing services.

Current company president Mark Serbin has been involved in the family business since the day his parents started it, buying into the company with wife Robin in 1976. His daughter, Britney Serbin Scragg, is now poised to take over the business whenever he decides to retire.

 

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