A Seat at the Table

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. What happens when a family business advisor is also navigating the realities of family business at home? In this episode, host Natalie Kling sits down with Craig and Joyce Hettrich of The Hettrich Group to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities that family-owned businesses face as they grow. Drawing from dec...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 , the founders of Sean Minor Wines reflect on their journey from meeting at Arizona S...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 serving farms, ranches, and businesses across the region. What makes this...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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? In this episode, Natalie Kling sits down with Keyston Smith , a third-gen...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 started with a problem every active mom recognizes: leggings that were overpriced, see-through, or consta...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 Pilates machine, with Roz, his wife, orchestrating logistics while nurturin...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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-business consulting). They unpack Andrew’s shift from sole CEO to sharing the reins with Allie—what it co...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 Bozzuto Insurance from their father’s solo endeavor into a successful broker...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 service to our community. Greg, Topo, and Brandon Padilla unravel the ric...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Family Business Tour + Ice Cream Social Leatherby’s Family Creamery, 2455 Iron Point Road, Folsom 95630 Wednesday, July 23 | 3:00–5:00 PM Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon and bring the whole family! Visit the website to register HERE .  Join your host, Natalie Mariani-Kling, for an inspiring journey as sh...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 the Burger family, the minds behind Burger Rehabilitation Syste...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 with Melissa Ortiz of River Vista Farms as we unravel the emotional complex...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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's Farmer's Market and Swap Meet, a venture started by their...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 shares his inspirational journey of turning an old firehouse into a b...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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.  Since then the Bishop’s built a full scale bakery where they still bake scra...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 brother Craig's imaginative adventures, setting a light-hearted tone...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 generosity on the West Coast. She'll explore how Dave Sr.'s career with S...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 the entrepreneurial foundation of Hires Bottling in 1937. You'll...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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,  who recounts the extraordinary story of his grandfather, transforming from a...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 opportunity to learn from a legacy of innovation and resilien...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 renowned winemaking legacy, beginning with a serendipitous pivot from pota...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 route to fly his whole family to America as a teenager. He talks about h...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 purchase his former employer's equipment and transition to serving...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 what you'll hear on today's episode with Mark Haney. Inspiring, educatio...

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. 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 Zeldner have a unique story to tell about how their interest in continuing the education...