85 - Succession Planning in Family Firms: Preparing the Next Generation for Leadership

Ed Delia

Published on: 18/02/2026

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia talks with Carl Gould, Founder and Chief Discovery Strategist of 7 Stage Advisors, about the unique challenges family-run B2B businesses face as they grow. They discuss how family dynamics complicate accountability, leadership roles, and succession planning. Carl shares strategies for overcoming growth plateaus, placing family members in roles aligned with their strengths, and preparing both founders and successors for leadership transitions.

Family business growth strategiesOvercoming the founder's bottleneckB2B succession planning frameworkScaling a family-owned enterpriseProfessional accountability in family business

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

Ed 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.

Family business leadershipSuccession planning in family businessesNon-family executive leadershipLeadership transitions in family businessesFamily business growth strategies