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67 - Keeping It in the Family: Strategies for Successful Business Succession and Growth with Andrew and James Baumgardner

3rd December 2025 • Growing Up B2B • Ed Delia

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67 - Keeping It in the Family: Strategies for Successful Business Succession and Growth with Andrew and James Baumgardner

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66 - Building a Mattress Empire: Lessons in Leadership and Partnership with Shovlin Mattress Factory's Ron and Kara

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65 - Marketing Matters: Why Family Businesses Must Adapt to Survive Economic Cycles with GIS Companies' Eugene Gershman

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64 - Balancing Family and Business: Insights from a Marine Veteran’s Entrepreneurial Journey with GetPayroll's Charles Read

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63 - Family Business Drama: How to Avoid the "Who Gets the Keys?" Showdown with Gingold Advisors' Scott Gingold

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62 - Crafting a Future: Blending Tradition and Innovation in a Family Flooring Business with Flooring Foundation's Brian Knaub

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61 - The Evolution of HVAC: How Technology and Family Values Shape the Future with Meyer & Depew Co's Bobby Ring

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60 - From Garage to Greatness: The Dynamic Duo Transforming Engineering Solutions with Jeff Kinsberg and Cristy Richards

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59 - Sustaining Growth: Smart Sales Strategies for Family Businesses in Transition with Sandler Solutions's Cal Thomas

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58 - From the Family Shop Floor to the Boardroom: Lessons in Growth and Grit with Concourse Land Transfer's Scott Rutkay

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57 - Succession Planning in Family Businesses: Learning to Let Go and Grow with EPIC Results' Ed Dolan

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56 - From Tradition to Transformation: The Digital Evolution of a Family Business with Harry Hoffer Advertising Specialties' Marcy Hoffer

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55 - Aging Brilliantly: Redefining Work and Legacy in Family Enterprises with Vistage's Jerry Cahn

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54 - Generational Wisdom: Lessons from a Family Business Leader on Embracing Change with Mica Corporation's Jaclyn Epstein

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53 - The Hidden Costs of Wealth: Addressing Emotional Baggage in Family Businesses with More Than Money 360's Shawn Barberis

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52 - The Evolution of Out-of-Home Advertising: Insights from a Young Industry Professional with Lamar Advertising Company's Conor Keough

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51 - Hitting Home Runs in Business: Lessons from a Former Professional Baseball Player with Preferred Plastics & Packaging Co.'s Al Striano

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50 - Thriving as the Next Generation: Leadership in Family Businesses with Delia Associates Branding & Marketing's Ed Delia

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49 - Overcoming Communication Breakdowns: Keys to Family Business Harmony with Dr. Christiane Schroeter

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48 - Her Journey, Her Power: Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry with Knichel Logistics' Kristy Knichel

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47 - Culture as a Competitive Edge: The Power of People in Business Success with World Wide Metric's George Contos

00:36:13

46 - Mentorship and Legacy: Transitioning from CEO to Vistage Chair in Business Leadership with Vistage Worldwide's Adam Blecker

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45 - Humility and Growth: Lessons from a Third-Generation Family Business Leader with Gamer Packaging's Joey Gamer

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44 - From Kitchen Counter to Corporate Strategy: A Family Legacy in Refractories with FRC Global's Dianne Detwiler

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43 - Generations of Wisdom: Business Lessons from a Family in Packaging with Carolan Packaging's Joe Carolan

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42 - Navigating Leadership Transitions in Family Businesses: Strategies That Work with EOS Worldwide's Sara Stern

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41 - Top Innovation Strategies for Family-Owned B2B Manufacturing Companies with Bihler of America's Adam Nordmeyer

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40 - Bridging Generations: How to Thrive in a Changing Market with Montrose Molders Corporation's Brendan Wilson

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39 - The Greatest Challenges and Triumphs of a Family Business in Recycling with Utility Recyclers International's Sam Shine

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38 - Preparing for Tomorrow: The Importance of Early Succession Planning in Family Businesses with Delaware Valley Family Business Center's Sally Derstine

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37 - Succession Planning and Leadership Alignment: Keys to Thriving in Family Businesses with Basil Advisory Group's John Basil

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36 - Building a Future: How Larson Tool Embraces Change While Honoring Its Past with Larson Tool & Stamping Company's Andrew Larson and Kyle Cederberg

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35 - The Three-Tier Franchise Model: Revolutionizing Commercial Cleaning Operations with Anago Cleaning Systems' Adam Povlitz

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34 - Embracing AI: A Vision for the Future of Managed IT Services with Data Lab and INVAR Technologies' Vadim Shelomyanov

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33 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: The Art of Family Business Leadership with Glen Eagle's Susan Michel and Rob Michel

00:48:43

32 - The Evolution of IT Retail: From Local Grocers to a National Tech Solution with IT Retail's Luke Henry

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31 - From Printing to Packaging: Navigating the Future of Family Business with The Mid York Press' Kyle Tenney

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30 - Profit vs. Growth: The Balancing Act Every Family Business Must Face with Fintelligent's Rob Ripp

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29 - From CPA to Entrepreneur: Unlocking the Secrets of Meaningful Wealth with Wealthrive's Noah Rosenfarb

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28 - The Best Strategies for Navigating Federal Procurement in Defense Contracting with NOMADICS' Nicholas DAmbrosio

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27 - Leading a Legacy: How a Fifth-Generation Sibling Team Is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing with Brielle Freda and Tom Freda

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26 - Scaling Family Businesses: How to Maintain Clarity and Communication for Sustainable Success with Defined Frameworks' David Forster

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25 - Family Business Unlocked: Thriving with the Entrepreneurial Operating System with Marc Dispensa

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24 - Timeless to Trailblazing: How One Family Business Rewrote Its Future with The Carby Corporation's Ken Ruh

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23 - Family Feuds and Real Estate Dudes: Navigating Business with Your Siblings with Impact Growth Capital's Jesse Sells

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22 - Building Relationships and Resilience: Lessons from a Second-Generation CEO with T.H.E.M.'s Neil Kozarsky

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21 - Mentorship and Adaptability: Keys to Success in Family-Owned Enterprises with Mid Atlantic Packaging's Julie Rotuno

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20 - From One Generation to the Next: Making Family Business Transitions Feel Effortless with Erin Marcus

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19 - Pipe Dreams and Family Schemes: The Hilarious Truth About Working with Relatives with Contemporary Plumbing & Heating's Nick Galizia

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18 - Built to Endure: Timeless Strategies for Preserving Family Wealth with Wealthrive's Peter Culver

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17 - Keeping It in the Family: Why Running a Business is Like Herding Cats with Albert Paper Products' Mark Kenah

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16 - Adapting to Industry Shifts in a Family Business Environment with Exothermic Molding's Paul Steck

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15 - Shaping the Future: A Legacy in High-Performance Plastic Fabrication with L-E-M Plastics & Supply's Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips

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14 - Networking and Mentorship: Keys to Success in the Family Business Arena with Sheldon Gross Realty's Marcy Gross

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13 - Legacy and Leadership: Lessons from a Third-Generation Beauty Industry CEO with Lady Burd Cosmetics' Samantha Burd

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12 - The Family Business Tightrope: Balancing Tradition and Innovation with Sesame AI's Maya

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11 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: A CEO’s Perspective on Family Business Dynamics with The Knotts Company's Mark Howe

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10 - Dialing Into Success: How One Family Turned a Call Center into a Legacy with Costa Rica’s Call Center's Richard Blank

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9 - Preparing for the Big Exit: Insights for Family-Owned Business Transitions with PMCF Investment Banking's John Hart

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8 - Navigating Family Dynamics and Professional Roles in Business with Rodman Media's James Zilenziger

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7 - From Tool and Die to Plastics Powerhouse: A Family Business Transformation with CMG Plastics' Jens Duerr

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6 - From Shop Floor to CEO: Navigating the Family Business Rollercoaster with Tight Lines Advisors' John Abplanalp

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5 - How Family Businesses Successfully Navigate Generational Change with Gleicher Manufacturing Corp's Lisa Sanderson

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4 - The Importance of Integrity: Lessons from a Family Business Leader with Gehtsoft's Ivan Gekht

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3 - The Legacy of O.Berk: Ensuring Family Values in a Modern Business Landscape with O.Berk Company's Marc Gaelen

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