68 - Navigating the Challenges of Succession Planning in a Multi-Generational Business

Ed Delia

Published on: 08/12/2025

In this episode of "Growing Up B2B," Ed Delia interviews Mike Kohler, Senior Vice President and fourth-generation leader of Kohler Coating, a 120-year-old family business serving the corrugated paper industry. Mike shares insights on sustaining legacy through innovation, overcoming economic hardships, and the importance of disciplined growth and succession planning. He discusses navigating family dynamics, learning from past generations, and the vital role of supportive relationships.