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.