Ed DeliaIn this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia interviews Ken Ruh, President and CEO of Carby Corporation, a 75-year-old family-owned precision manufacturing business. Ken shares his journey from large multinational corporations to leading Carby. The episode underscores leadership, adaptability, and a positive work environment as keys to driving growth and success.
Ed DeliaIn this episode of "Growing Up B2B," host Ed Delia converses with Nick Galizia, a second-generation leader at Contemporary Plumbing & Heating Inc of Pine Brook, NJ. Key topics include the challenges of transitioning from college to full-time work, the importance of hiring the right people, and maintaining healthy family dynamics. Nick also discusses the adoption of new technologies in the plumbing industry and shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing humility, hard work, and effective communication. The episode offers valuable insights into family business dynamics and industry trends.
Ed DeliaIn this episode of Growing Up B2B, host Ed Delia talks with Ellen Pietrowitz-Phillips, President of L-E-M Plastics, about her shift from the restaurant industry to leading her family’s manufacturing business. Ellen shares the challenges of stepping into leadership, the importance of hard work and customer service, and the evolving landscape of the manufacturing industry. She also offers advice for those joining family businesses and expresses optimism about the future of American manufacturing driven by innovation and technology.
Ed DeliaIn this episode of Growing Up B2B, second-generation leader Marcy Gross of Sheldon Gross Realty shares her journey from resisting to embracing a leadership role in the family business. She reflects on lessons from her father, the company’s founder, and discusses the evolving work culture, technology, and customer service in a post-pandemic world. Marcy also offers valuable advice for those considering joining their own family enterprises.