23 - Family Feuds and Real Estate Dudes: Navigating Business with Your Siblings

Ed Delia

Published on: 10/06/2025

In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia sits down with Jesse Sells, COO of Impact Growth Capital, to explore his transition from military intelligence to family entrepreneurship in the real estate sector. Jesse discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing financial returns with a commitment to social impact, particularly through improving affordable housing and supporting residents' independence. This conversation highlights how transparency, communication, and entrepreneurship can create both economic growth and meaningful social change.

LeadershipFamily RelationshipFamily Business

22 - Building Relationships and Resilience: Lessons from a Second-Generation CEO

Ed Delia

Published on: 05/06/2025

In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia interviews Neil Kozarsky, CEO of T.H.E.M., about his journey as a second-generation leader in the family business. Neil discusses pivotal moments, including bringing single-serve stick packaging to North America, and the balance between innovation, agility, and lasting relationships. He also reflects on navigating generational transitions, the impact of COVID-19, and T.H.E.M.’s focus on sustainability in packaging.

LeadershipFamily RelationshipInnovationFamily Business

18 - Built to Endure: Timeless Strategies for Preserving Family Wealth

Ed Delia

Published on: 14/05/2025

In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia speaks with Peter Culver, co-founder of Wealthrive, about managing wealth within high-net-worth family businesses. Drawing on 25 years of experience, Peter emphasizes the importance of communication, governance, and aligning financial strategies with family values. He also explores succession planning challenges and the need to balance financial planning with strong family relationships to sustain wealth across generations.

LeadershipFamily RelationshipInnovation

16 - Adapting to Industry Shifts in a Family Business Environment

Ed Delia

Published on: 07/05/2025

In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia speaks with Paul Steck, president of Exothermic Moldings, about his journey from working in the family business at age 12 to leading it today. Paul discusses the challenges of running a family-owned manufacturing company, including adapting to industry shifts like offshoring. He also shares leadership insights on responsibility, innovation, and putting customers first, offering advice for the next generation of family business leaders.

LeadershipFamily RelationshipInnovation