Paul Gillund, owner of J.B. Distributing and Gillund Enterprises, shares how his family business has evolved since his father started it out of their garage in 1971.
J.B. Distributing is an independent distributor for Justice Brothers, a longtime manufacturer of automotive additives, lubricants, and chemical products for cars, trucks, tractors, and other equipment. Today, J.B. Distributing serves automotive, agricultural, industrial, and manufacturing customers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
In this case study, Paul explains how the business adapted as its customer base changed, why diversification into agriculture became so important, and how CSI Accounting & Payroll helped the company better understand its finances, reduce unnecessary overhead, and operate more efficiently.
Paul also shares how CSI helped him navigate the transition of the business after his father passed away, manage payroll and changing tax requirements, and gain the financial confidence to focus more of his time on selling, growing the company, and enjoying the business he has spent decades building.
