48 - Her Journey, Her Power: Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry

48 - Her Journey, Her Power: Thriving in a Male-Dominated Industry

48 - Her Journey, Her Power: Thriving in a Male-Dominated IndustryEd Delia
Published on: 29/09/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Kristy Knichel, CEO and President of Knichel Logistics. Kristy shares her journey from joining the family business at 19 to leading it as a certified women-owned logistics provider. She discusses overcoming early challenges, working with family, and transforming the company into an industry leader specializing in intermodal shipping.

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

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

18 - Built to Endure: Timeless Strategies for Preserving Family WealthEd 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.

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