Lessons in Legacy

Matt Gaus shares what it was like to step into his family’s business without a clear path and how that experience evolved over time.   “I didn’t have a defined role… I was just there to learn.”   This conversation explores how personal growth shapes leadership and how confidence develops through experience, responsibility, and consistency.   🔑 In this episode: • Family business transition and nex...

In this episode of Lessons in Legacy by Santori & Peters , host Ryan Neupaver is joined by Jill Kimmick, the third-generation leader of D&C Supply , a family-owned business specializing in concrete reinforcement with steel fibers. Jill opens up about the journey of balancing tradition with innovation, the challenges of stepping into leadership in a family business, and how she’s driving gr...

In this episode of Lessons in Legacy by Santori & Peters , host Ryan Neupaver is joined by Will Host, CEO of Andocia Marketing , a marketing agency helping small businesses cut through the noise and make a lasting impact.  From ministry leadership to marketing entrepreneurship, Will shares his unconventional journey, the lessons he’s learned scaling Andocia, and why he believes “leadership is...

In this episode of Lessons in Legacy by Santori & Peters, host Ryan Neupaver is joined by Kathy Battis, owner of Bethel Bakery and a true icon in Pittsburgh’s small business community. Kathy shares the heart and history behind her multigenerational business and what it means to bake more than just pastries—she’s baking a legacy. From serving the Pittsburgh Penguins to raising the next generati...

In this episode of 'Lessons in Legacy' by Santori & Peters, host Ryan Neupaver is joined by Tim Tannert, EOS® Implementer and CEO of CultureCures. Tim shares his journey from high-achieving CEO to an intentional leader focused on purpose, family, and sustainable business growth. Through stories of personal struggle and transformation, Tim delivers actionable insights for business own...

In this episode of 'Lessons in Legacy' by Santori & Peters, host Ryan Neupaver engages in a detailed conversation with Dick Singer, a seasoned master chair for Vistage Worldwide. They discuss Dick's diverse journey from starting in the broadcasting industry to mentoring business leaders at Vistage. Takeaways: - Start Succession Planning Early (Ideally 10+ Years Out). Waiting too...

In the second episode of the 'Lessons and Legacy' podcast by Santori & Peters, host Ryan Neupaver sits down with Robyn Sechler, VP of Partnerships at Good Trusts. Robyn shares her personal journey of preserving family memories, inspired by her father's passing. She emphasizes the importance of securing family stories and the evolving technology that assists in keeping these memo...

In the first episode of the “Lessons in Legacy” podcast from Santori & Peters, President, Ryan Neupaver sits down with his father, Al, a former CEO and Navy Veteran, whose journey spans from the United States Naval Academy to the nuclear submarine force, and later, leading companies at Amatec and WABTEC. He shares insights on leadership, family, and financial success, offering valuable lessons...