Leadership

69 - Legacy Leadership: A Purpose-Driven Journey in Pharma

Ed Delia

Published on: 10/12/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia talks with Cheri Wilczek, Founder and President of ClinAudits. Cheri shares her journey from corporate downsizing to building a successful business in the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting the support of her late husband and business partner. The conversation explores balancing marriage and entrepreneurship, overcoming personal loss, and leading with empathy. Cheri offers advice for couples in business, discusses industry innovations, and reflects on her company’s legacy of integrity and quality.

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67 - Keeping It in the Family: Strategies for Successful Business Succession and Growth

Ed Delia

Published on: 03/12/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Andrew and James Baumgardner, second-generation leaders of The Baumgardner Group. They discuss growing up with entrepreneurial parents, the evolution of their family’s construction business, and their approach to acquiring and integrating other trade companies. The brothers share insights on balancing family and business, maintaining strong sibling relationships, and honoring their mother’s pioneering legacy.

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66 - Building a Mattress Empire: Lessons in Leadership and Partnership

Ed Delia

Published on: 30/11/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Ron and Kara Shovlin, the husband-and-wife team behind Shovlin Mattress Factory in Fanwood, NJ. They discuss the company’s evolution from a traditional family business to a modern brand, balancing innovation with craftsmanship. Ron and Kara share insights on clear communication, defining roles, and maintaining work-life boundaries as partners.

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65 - Marketing Matters: Why Family Businesses Must Adapt to Survive Economic Cycles

Ed Delia

Published on: 26/11/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies. Eugene shares his journey from resisting his father's construction business to leading a multi-generational family real estate firm with his sister and brother-in-law. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from construction to development, the importance of marketing, navigating economic downturns, and managing family dynamics.

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