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#154: 2nd-Generation CEO Modernizes Mom's Legacy Software Business - Brian Forbis

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Brian Forbis is the CEO and president of Blood Bank Computer Systems, Inc. (BBCS), a business his mother created in the 1980s to serve the non-profit blood bank industry in the US. Brian started in sales, then transitioned to run development, and assumed the role of CEO in 2019 when he bought the company.

BBCS rebuilt its entire mission-critical ERP software as a modern cloud solution over the last five years and is actively converting customers from legacy on-premise systems. With 40 employees and nearly $10 million in revenue, BBCS serves the blood banks that supply 20% of the blood products in the U.S.

Their industry presents numerous unique challenges, including negotiating co-op pricing, complying with FDA regulations, and managing partner-based relationships with customers. Brian is running this as a private, long-term business that will support the important blood bank industry for decades to come.

Quote from Brian Forbis, CEO and president of BBCS

“We don't have churn in customers, and we don't have churn in employees either. The people we attract to our blood bank software business really get bought in that we're helping people. We tell our team that you are affecting the lives of tens of thousands of people every day

“There's a reason we're regulated because we make decisions on the safety and efficacy of blood. And that's a big deal. We're committed to what we’re doing. We build a key component of saving lives.

“I drive that home every time I can talk about it. Making quality personal is one of our key values that we emphasize and discuss frequently.”

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Brian Forbis is the CEO and president of Blood Bank Computer Systems, Inc. (BBCS), a business his mother created in the 1980s to serve the non-profit blood bank industry in the US. Brian started in sales, then transitioned to run development, and assumed the role of CEO in 2019 when he bought the company.

BBCS rebuilt its entire mission-critical ERP software as a modern cloud solution over the last five years and is actively converting customers from legacy on-premise systems. With 40 employees and nearly $10 million in revenue, BBCS serves the blood banks that supply 20% of the blood products in the U.S.

Their industry presents numerous unique challenges, including negotiating co-op pricing, complying with FDA regulations, and managing partner-based relationships with customers. Brian is running this as a private, long-term business that will support the important blood bank industry for decades to come.

Quote from Brian Forbis, CEO and president of BBCS

“We don't have churn in customers, and we don't have churn in employees either. The people we attract to our blood bank software business really get bought in that we're helping people. We tell our team that you are affecting the lives of tens of thousands of people every day

“There's a reason we're regulated because we make decisions on the safety and efficacy of blood. And that's a big deal. We're committed to what we’re doing. We build a key component of saving lives.

“I drive that home every time I can talk about it. Making quality personal is one of our key values that we emphasize and discuss frequently.”

Links

The Practical Founders Podcast

Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel.

Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com.

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