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Growing Up B2B

Growing Up B2B

By: Ed Delia
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 Running a business is one thing—running a business with family is another. Growing Up B2B is dedicated to telling the stories of leaders who are building, growing, and sustaining successful family-run businesses in the B2B world. We explore the real challenges and triumphs of working with family, from navigating leadership transitions to managing business dynamics and preserving relationships along the way. If you've faced the highs and lows of growing a business alongside family and have valuable insights to share, we'd love to feature your journey on the podcast. Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://podcast.delianet.com/podcast-guest.Copyright 2025 Ed Delia Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 22 - Building Relationships and Resilience: Lessons from a Second-Generation CEO with T.H.E.M.'s Neil Kozarsky

    22 - Building Relationships and Resilience: Lessons from a Second-Generation CEO with T.H.E.M.'s Neil Kozarsky
    Jun 4 2025

    In this episode of Growing Up B2B, Ed Delia interviews the CEO of T.H.E.M., Neil Kozarsky. Neil shares his journey as a second-generation leader in the family business, highlighting his early career outside the company and the pivotal moments that shaped T.H.E.M.'s direction.

    Neil covers the introduction of single-serve stick packaging to North America, the importance of family values, and the balance between agility and long-term relationships. Neil also reflects on navigating generational transitions, the impact of COVID-19, and the future of T.H.E.M. with a focus on sustainability and innovation in packaging.

    Learn more about Neil's work HERE.

    Connect with Neil on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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    42 mins
  • 21 - Mentorship and Adaptability: Keys to Success in Family-Owned Enterprises with Mid Atlantic Packaging's Julie Rotuno

    21 - Mentorship and Adaptability: Keys to Success in Family-Owned Enterprises with Mid Atlantic Packaging's Julie Rotuno
    May 28 2025

    In this episode of Growing Up B2B, Ed Delia interviews the CEO of Mid Atlantic Packaging, Julie Rotuno. Julie discusses her journey into the family business. Julie shares her experiences growing up in an entrepreneurial household, her initial career in education, and her eventual transition to the family business.

    She highlights the company's shift from stock to custom packaging solutions and the importance of branding and sustainability in the industry. Julia also delves into the challenges and rewards of working in a family business, mentorship, and the significance of exposing young people to entrepreneurship.

    Learn more about Julie's work HERE.

    Connect with Julie on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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    50 mins
  • 20 - From One Generation to the Next: Making Family Business Transitions Feel Effortless with Erin Marcus

    20 - From One Generation to the Next: Making Family Business Transitions Feel Effortless with Erin Marcus
    May 21 2025

    In this episode of Growing Up B2B, Ed Delia interviews Founder and CEO, Erin Marcus. Erin delves into the complexities of family-run businesses, especially during generational transitions.

    Erin shares her journey from corporate mentoring to business coaching, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and prioritizing impact over complexity. She discusses challenges like underperforming family members, the aging founder dilemma, and the need for external perspectives. Erin also draws parallels between her work with birds of prey and client relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding motivations and fostering trust.

    Learn more about Erin's work HERE.

    Connect with Erin on LinkedIn HERE.

    Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.
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    47 mins

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