Radio Flyer, the Chicago-based company that makes those iconic red wagons that kids have pulled along sidewalks for generations, has survived through a crisis or two. After all, the company was founded over a hundred years ago in 1917, right before the 1918 flu pandemic ravaged the world. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that when Covid struck in March, they’d be able to survive through resilience, an intentional culture, and a marathon mindset. CEO Robert Pasin sits down with Erica to discuss what’s changed and what hasn’t for the historic family-run brand. Robert, a former marathoner himself, knew that this time would come with ups and downs, just like on a long run, and knew what to do to prepare for it—starting with the commitment to keeping everyone on and forgoing layoffs. What resulted was a team that, knowing they were secure in their jobs, could stay focused on delivering delight to families and kids that would be spending a lot more time at home with their toys.