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A Seat at the Table
Episodes
43 episodes
Episode 42: More Than a Winery. Creating a Multi-Generational Family Business at Sean Minor Wines
Sean and Nicole Minor didn’t just build a successful winery — they built a family business grounded in relationships, resilience, and long-term thinking. In this episode of Capital Region Family Business Center’s A Seat at the Table, t...
Episode 41: From Two Trucks to Three Generations: The Kludt Oil Story
In this episode, host Natalie Kling speaks with the Kludt family—three generations behind Kludt Oil, a Northern California fuel delivery company that started with a small gas station and two trucks in 1962 and has grown into a trusted provider ...
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Episode 40: From Orchards to Opportunity: Reinventing a Silicon Valley Family Business.
Family businesses often begin with a simple goal: build something strong enough to support the family and pass it forward. But what happens when the next generation inherits not just the opportunity — but also the complexity that comes with it?...
Episode 39: Love Her Shop - From Side Hustle to Million Dollar Venture.
In this episode, I sit down with Adreana Alvarez, founder of Love Her Shop, and her son Adrian, founder of Eras Shorts—their story is the kind that reminds you why family businesses really are unique.Adreana s...
Episode 38: Craftsmanship, Connection and Community Keep Balanced Body the Leader in Pilates Equipment.
This episode I'm speaking with Roz Van Auker, wife of Ken Endelman, the founder of Balanced Body. The story begins with an unexpected twist of fate and the touch of skilled craftsmanship. Imagine Ken with hands expertly shaping the first Pilate...
Episode 37: How Co-Owners, Allie and Andrew Taylor, Navigate the Personal and Professional Relationship Within Orange Kiwi.
In this episode your host Natalie Kling sits down with Andrew and Allie Taylor—spouses, co-CEOs, and founders behind Conveyance Solutions (ERP implementations for industrial distributors) and Orange Kiwi (family-busi...
Episode 36: How Bozzuto Insurance Continues to Build a Family Legacy.
What if you could transform a fledgling family venture into a thriving business legacy? Join us for an engaging conversation with the Bozzuto brothers—Tony, Allen, and Bryan—as they recount their individual and collective journeys in growing Bo...
Episode 35: With Dignity and Respect - The Impact of the Padilla Family on the Bail Bonds Profession
Picture this: a family business spanning three generations, rooted in the heart of Sacramento, where empathy and integrity have been the guiding lights since 1979. That's the Padilla family for you, as we sit down with three generations of serv...
Episode 34: Encore Episode - Faith, Family, and Ice Cream: The Legacy of Leatherby's Family Creamery
Family Business Tour + Ice Cream Social Leatherby’s Family Creamery, 2455 Iron Point Road, Folsom 95630 Wednesday, July 23 | 3:00–5:00 PMSpace is limited, so be sure to sign up soon and bring the whole family! V...
Episode 33: Resilience & Innovation - Burger Rehabilitation's 46 Years in Healthcare.
Imagine growing up in a family business where your weekends were spent in a rehab clinic, with the promise of "one more minute" being more a mom’s mantra than a reality. This episode brings you into the heartwarming and often hilarious world of...
Episode 32: Succession Sidelined. River Vista Farms' Melissa Yerxa Ortiz Shares Her Difficult Decision to Leave the Family Business.
Can family loyalty coexist with personal fulfillment in a family business? What happens when the family legacy is upended by a choice to leave? And when that choice is made by a woman or daughter vs a son? Join us for a heartfelt conversation w...
Episode 31: Denio's Farmers Market. Remarkable Resilience Through Generations.
Growing up, I spent countless weekends with my family at local markets, surrounded by vibrant sights and sounds, which makes today's guest story resonate deeply. Tracie and Eric Denio take us on a nostalgic journey through the history of Denio'...
Episode 30: Mulvaney's B&L Builds Community with Love and Food.
Can a restaurant truly be a catalyst for change and community connection? Join us as we sit down with Patrick Mulvaney, co-founder of Mulvaney's B&L, to uncover the powerful intersections of food, love, and societal transformation. Patrick ...
Episode 29: The Family Tradition... Bishops Farm. An Encore Episode.
In 1973, Wayne’s parents, Bill and Sandy Bishop planted the first pumpkins and invited local schools to come visit the farm. Soon after that Sandy and her friends started baking pies in her kitchen to sell to guests when they came to visit.&nbs...
Episode 28: BFBA's Multi Generational Leadership is Built on a Legacy of People First.
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dave Boyce, Nate Boyce, and Ben Brown as we touch upon the importance of generational transitions, and share a few laughs along the way. Our discussion begins with a recounting of Dave and his younger...
Episode 27: Faith, Family, and Ice Cream: The Legacy of Leatherby's Family Creamery
Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, for an inspiring journey as she recounts the remarkable transformation of Dave Leatherby Sr. and his wife Sally, who transitioned from a small farming town in Iowa to a life of profound faith and generosit...
Episode 26: Continuing the NorCal Beverage Family Legacy Beyond the Sale.
What does it take to transform a small family business into a major player in the beverage industry? Discover the incredible legacy of NorCal Beverage, beginning with Shannon Deary-Bell's grandfather, who turned his Coca-Cola salesmanship into ...
Episode 25: Lawson Mechanical's 3 Generations of Grit and Growth.
Can you imagine hopping freight trains across the country to build a business empire during one of the toughest times in American history? Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, as she welcomes David Lawson, President of Lawson Mechanical...
Episode 24: Cementing the Legacy. How Clark Pacific's Unique Leadership Has Built a Resilient and Sustaining Enterprise.
Today's episode displays a wonderful tale of a company's heart and soul as Don Clark, the second-generation co-leader of the family-operated Clark Pacific, takes us behind the scenes of a business that has stood the test of time. Here's your op...
Episode 23: Potatoes to Petite Sirah: Multigenerational Resilience Yields the Greatest Harvest for Bogle Family Vineyards.
Join us on this fascinating journey through the history and heart of Bogle Family Vineyards, as our guest Jody Bogle takes us back to her family's roots in the Sacramento River Delta. Discover how six generations of farming evolved into a renow...
Episode 22: Mikuni Sushi - From Japanese Village to American Abundance, Taro Arai Dreams BIG.
Growing up with the backdrop of a small Japanese village, Taro's yearning for freedom and acceptance was a seed that would eventually blossom into an American dream. Alongside his son Koki, Taro shares how he saved enough money from a paper rou...
Episode 21: Elite Service Experts Setback to Success. How Siblings Turned Family Trauma to Triumph
Discover the incredible transformation of Roy and Ryan Hill, the sibling duo behind Elite Service Experts, as they share their tale of turning a period of near hopelessness into a flourishing family legacy. Their father's daring decision to pur...
Episode 20: Mark Haney's Growth Factory and The Backyard Advantage
One would not suspect a young newspaper carrier to redefine the process from sidewalk or porch drop to in-home delivery, as it was self defined. Now would one expect that to turn into his first positive business exit. But that's wha...
Episode 19: The "Hive". Built With So Much More Than Honey.
What a wonderful story this episodes displays of a family that has come together in the interest of not only continuing a legacy but also for sharing a passion of the very thing that kept them together. Honey. Josh and Shoshana Zeld...
Episode 18: Carriere Family Farms: 5 generations of success
Natalie talks with Jennifer Carriere-LaDuke, who is a 4th generation owner, board member, and marketing wiz for her 133 year old family farming business, Carriere Family Farms. The business started with her great grandfather coming...