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The Move That Doubled the Business | Adam & Brenda Weatherby of Weatherby, Inc.
Adam and Brenda Weatherby of Weatherby Inc. share the risks of relocation, generational leadership lessons, and building a resilient culture. Third-generation leaders Adam and Brenda Weatherby share…
First-Generation Farmers, Building from Scratch | Grant & Spencer Hilbert of Hilbert Farms
Brothers Grant and Spencer Hilbert share how they built Hilbert Farms from scratch, combining grit, YouTube success, and first-generation determination. Grant and Spencer Hilbert are the founders of…
Sibling Strength & Second Generation Growth | Ben Soles & Brandee Poland of Soles Enterprises
Ben Soles and Brandee Poland share lessons on leadership, family dynamics, and growing a next-gen business through honesty and shared purpose. Ben Soles and Brandee Poland, second-generation siblings…
Nearly 150 Years Strong | Rob Everist of L. G. Everist, Inc.
Rob Everist of L. G. Everist, Inc. shares lessons from 150 years of family business, dynasty trusts, governance, and preparing next-gen leaders. Rob Everist, a fourth-generation leader at L. G.…
Pass the Torch with Purpose | Scott Stern of Stern Co.
Scott Stern of Stern Co. shares how stepping back, empowering a non-family CEO, and mentoring his children fuel the company’s next generation. Scott Stern, second-generation leader of Co., reflects…
Leaving a Legacy Through Employee Ownership | Scott Sletten of JDS Industries
Scott Sletten of JDS Industries shares how employee ownership is shaping his company’s future and why legacy mattered most to his succession plan. Scott Sletten shares how JDS Industries, a thriving…
Plan Like a Pro, Lead Like Family | Toni Sandin of Sandin Law
Toni Sandin of Sandin Law shares how proactive planning, outside facilitation, and tough conversations help families achieve long-term success. Toni Sandin shares powerful insights on the unique…
How to Be a Great Board Member | Michaela Bearden & Angelika Olsen of Inner Will
Michaela Bearden and Angelika Olsen of InnerWill share how board members can support family businesses through relationship, humility, and hard questions. Michaela Bearden and Angelika Olsen of…
Build from the Ground Up | Abby Woodford of Interim HealthCare
Abby Woodford, Vice President and COO of Interim HealthCare, shares how leadership, culture, and communication facilitate effective succession planning. Abby Woodford has lived every phase of her…
Building a Legacy Together | Megan Green of Weiler
Megan Green, CFO and General Counsel at Weiler, opens up about returning to her family’s heavy equipment manufacturing business after nearly a decade as a corporate attorney. In this candid…
Family Business Connection Season 2: COMING SOON!
Season 2 of Family Business Connection is here! Join host Stephanie Larscheid as she shares real stories from family business owners and next-gen leaders navigating the challenges of working with…
S1E10 Nearly 100 Years of Free Ice Water | Rick and Sarah of Wall Drug
In this episode, we’re joined by both Rick and Sarah Hustead of Wall Drug, a family-owned and operated family business headquartered in Wall, South Dakota. Famous for their free ice water billboards…
Water Tanks, Employment Policies & Innovation | Parker Jones of Maguire
We welcome Parker Jones, Business Development Manager and third-generation family member of Maguire, a Sioux Falls-based water storage solutions leader with over a century of expertise in water tank…
Leading from the Right Lane | T.J. Russell of Cloverdale Foods
We welcome T.J. Russell, the chairman and fourth-generation owner of Cloverdale Foods. The Mandan, North Dakota-based food company creates high-quality, flavorful meat products that include bacon,…
A New Strategy for Fresh, Sustainable Food | Tim Meagher of Vanguard Hospitality
We welcome Tim Meagher, owner and Chief Operating Officer of Vanguard Hospitality, a family business behind some of the most popular restaurants in the Sioux Falls area including Minervas, Grille 26,…
Family Councils & Married-Ins | Brittney Ray of E. Ritter & Company
We welcome Brittney Ray, a fifth-generation owner and chair of E. Ritter & Company, a portfolio of businesses in agriculture, telecommunications, fire and life safety, and information technology…
Innovation as the Driving Force | Paul Steffes of Steffes
On our episode ahead of Father’s Day, we welcome Paul Steffes, Founder and Innovation Advisor of Steffes Companies headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota.In our conversation, we talk about family…
Leading as the Matriarch | Mary Jo Minor of Mills Property Management
On our episode ahead of Mother’s Day, we welcome Mary Jo Minor, CEO of Mills Property Management, a property management company in Brookings, South Dakota. In our conversation, we talk about the…
Championing Culture | Lorie Pope of Nexus Innovations
We welcome Lorie Pope, co-president of Nexus Innovations, a management and technology solutions family business that empowers clients for success through strategic solutions. Though Nexus is an…
How Key Non-Family Leaders Impact Succession | Jake Quasney & Becky Word of Lloyd Companies
Jake Quasney and Becky Word of Lloyd Companies join Family Business Connection to discuss their roles as key non-family leaders in a family business. Jake is the Chief Operating Officer and Becky is…
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Family Business Connection has published 21 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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