--- title: The Story Behind Harmonized Label Solutions description: Learn how Harmonized Label Solutions was launched using the ROBS program, turning retirement savings into a thriving label business. --- [Skip to content](https://harmonizedlabel.com/weekly-posts/the-story-behind-harmonized-label-solutions#main-content) [![Harmonized Label Solutions](https://harmonizedlabel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/harmonized_label-logo-horizontal-color-2.png?width=166&height=50&name=harmonized_label-logo-horizontal-color-2.png "Harmonized Label Solutions")](https://harmonizedlabel.com) ![menu](https://harmonizedlabel.com/hubfs/menu.svg) ![close](https://harmonizedlabel.com/hubfs/close.svg) - [Blog](https://harmonizedlabel.com/weekly-posts) - [Siteline](https://app.siteline.com/signin?redirect=%2F) - [Blog](https://harmonizedlabel.com/weekly-posts) - [Siteline](https://app.siteline.com/signin?redirect=%2F) [Get A Quote](https://meetings.hubspot.com/chris-cerra/team-meeting) # The Story Behind Harmonized Label Solutions [By- Christopher A Cerra,](https://harmonizedlabel.com/weekly-posts/author/christopher-a-cerra) 2 September 2025 Harmonized Label Solutions didn’t happen overnight. Our CEO, Brian Boecklen, and Vice President, David Gotham, set out with one goal in mind: to build a label company rooted in relationships, not transactions. But like every new business, the question of how to fund such an ambitious endeavor quickly came into play. Brian had spent years building up his 401(k), but like most people, he assumed that money was untouchable locked away until retirement or subject to heavy tax penalties if withdrawn early. That changed three years ago when a close friend introduced him to the ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) program. This program allowed Brian to use funds from his 401(k) to launch Harmonized Label Solutions without relying on outside investors. It was the spark that made our vision a reality, enabling us to grow quickly while staying true to our values. Today, ROBS programs are offered through a variety of banks and can even be paired with an SBA loan. 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