37 - Succession Planning and Leadership Alignment: Keys to Thriving in Family Businesses

37 - Succession Planning and Leadership Alignment: Keys to Thriving in Family Businesses

37 - Succession Planning and Leadership Alignment: Keys to Thriving in Family BusinessesEd Delia
Published on: 11/08/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews John Basil, founder of Basil Advisory Group, about the unique challenges and opportunities non-family executives face when leading family businesses. The conversation covers how non-family leaders can navigate family dynamics, manage change, and drive growth, while also addressing the importance of clear communication, value alignment, and proactive succession planning in ensuring long-term business success.

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36 - Building a Future: How Larson Tool Embraces Change While Honoring Its Past

36 - Building a Future: How Larson Tool Embraces Change While Honoring Its Past

36 - Building a Future: How Larson Tool Embraces Change While Honoring Its PastEd Delia
Published on: 06/08/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia speaks with Andrew Larson, Production Manager, and Kyle Cederberg, System and Specials Project Engineer, at Larson Tool & Stamping Company. They discuss the company’s 100-year legacy in deep draw metal stamping, the dynamics of working with family, and balancing tradition with innovation. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of multi-generational leadership, the importance of relationships, and adapting to industry changes while honoring the company’s heritage.

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33 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: The Art of Family Business Leadership

33 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: The Art of Family Business Leadership

33 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: The Art of Family Business LeadershipEd Delia
Published on: 28/07/2025

In this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia speaks with Susan Michel, Founder and CEO, and Rob Michel, President and CIO, of Glen Eagle Advisors. They explore the dynamics of running a family-driven wealth management firm, emphasizing legacy, innovation, and succession planning. The conversation highlights the firm’s culture, transparency, and how Susan’s entrepreneurial journey, along with Rob’s fresh perspective, has shaped its growth and values across generations.

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32 - The Evolution of IT Retail: From Local Grocers to a National Tech Solution

32 - The Evolution of IT Retail: From Local Grocers to a National Tech Solution

32 - The Evolution of IT Retail: From Local Grocers to a National Tech SolutionEd Delia
Published on: 23/07/2025

In this episode of *Growing Up B2B*, host Ed Delia speaks with Luke Henry of IT Retail, a family-owned tech company specializing in POS solutions for grocery stores. Luke shares his journey from tech support to leading the development of a cloud-based POS system, navigating family dynamics, and the emotional process of selling to Quilt Software. The episode explores lessons on innovation, leadership, and the complexities of scaling and succession in a family business.

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