The North Group Podcast

What does it look like to sell your business well? This conversation unpacks the emotional, personal, and practical realities owners face, and how to steward the process in a way that honors what you’ve built.

Leadership doesn’t scale alone. In this conversation, the team talks through when, and why, organizations need leadership teams, how trust and disagreement can fuel better decisions, and what it takes for leaders to move from “my department” to “our organization.”

When the right leaders are in the right roles, everyone wins. In this episode, our team discusses what makes a hiring process effective, the importance of consistency, how to identify the characteristics that truly matter, and the realities of today's talent market.

What does it look like to grow as a leader with intention, consistency, and meaningful support? In this episode, our team talks about how leadership development coaching provides space for honest reflection, builds self‑awareness, and encourages leaders to move forward with clarity and confidence. They explore why having someone “in your corner” makes all the difference.

If you lead a business, succession is coming, ready or not. Join Leron Lehman and Josh Keefer as they explore how taking just one small step can open the door to clarity, connection, and a healthier future for your business and your family.

Leaders often default to “trust but verify,” but what if that posture quietly undermines the trust we’re trying to build? This episode invites a new way of thinking, one grounded in relationship, honesty, and genuine care.

The weight of leadership is appropriate, but the loneliness doesn’t have to be. In this episode, our team explores how leaders can drift into isolation and why vulnerability and connection are essential to thriving at the top.

“If you want something done well, do it yourself.” In this episode, our team wrestles with this common phrase—is it a call to action, an attempt at efficiency, or a barrier to your team’s growth?

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "They'll never change?" In Episode 45 of The North Group Podcast, our team explores what happens when leaders live with the assumption that people can't change—and more importantly, what becomes possible when they believe that they can. If you’ve struggled to see the potential in those you lead, join Gina Breslin, Brian Black, and Nikki Shingle in Episode 45!

Uncertainty is nothing new for leaders—but that doesn’t mean it's easy. These seasons prompt questions like: What does my team need from me right now? When do I stay the course and when do I try something new? How do I communicate with truth and hope in the midst of chaos? If you’ve ever found yourself navigating uncertainty, check out Episode 44 of The North Group Podcast where Kent Hartzler, Cra...

Ten years ago, the partners at North Group began asking a critical question: What will leadership and ownership look like beyond our founder? In this special episode, Brian Black sits down with Founder Roger North and President Jerry Murray to explore the intentional, multi-year leadership and ownership transition at North Group - culminating in Roger’s step out of ownership and leadership in 2025...

In this episode, Roger North and Gina Breslin dive into the complex world of ownership structures for privately-owned companies, including the often-debated 50/50 partnership model. Together, they analyze the pros and cons of different ownership models, highlighting that successful business strategies go beyond numbers. As Roger puts it, "When you're in a privately-owned company, relationships sho...

Join Jerry Murray, Leron Lehman, and Brian Black in this episode of The North Group Podcast as they discuss the outlook on success for family businesses. Statistics claim that less than half of family businesses survive transition from the first to the second generation, and fewer than 5% reach the fourth generation. Is the future truly this grim or is there a hopeful path forward? At North Group,...

In Episode 40 of The North Group Podcast, Roger North is joined by Craig Schloneger and Eugene Hurst, CEO of the newly formed company Agriteer. Agriteer was created from the merger of two leading agricultural equipment dealers in Lancaster County, MM Weaver and Binkley & Hurst, both founded in the 1930s. While they were once respectful competitors, their shared values brought them together in a su...

In Episode 39 of The North Group Podcast, Kent Hartzler interviews team member Nikki Shingle, who reflects on key lessons from her early career and her life-altering experience of losing her hearing as an adult. Through this unexpected challenge, Nikki discovered the profound importance of being fully present, even when she couldn’t always hear the world around her. She explores the powerful disti...

In this episode, host Daryl Leisey sits down with Josh Fisher, President of B&B Poultry in Norma, NJ, to explore his journey as the third-generation leader of his family’s business. Josh shares how earning his pilot’s license opened the door to volunteering for social causes, from transporting rescued animals to providing free medical flights. Through these experiences, he adopted the mantra "we w...

In episode 37 of The North Group Podcast, Jerry Murray sits down with Brian Black, a North Group team member and dedicated husband and father of four. Brian started his career as a lawyer, added the title of "Pastor," and later transitioned to consultant. Throughout this journey, two significant trials profoundly transformed his faith and deepened his compassion for others. Brian shares about the...

Join Gina Breslin in her interview with John Gilliland, the CEO and Founder of Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IRE, LLC), known for the popular "Moove In" brand of self-storage units. In this episode, John shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming an entrepreneur in the real estate industry. Despite John's personal hardships and business setbacks, his can-do attitud...

We've been sharing stories that we believe capture life-changing value and timeless principles about life and leadership. In our next series, we're sharing Kevin Lorah's story. Kevin Lorah joined North Group in 2018 after retiring from his 27-year career as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Medical Director / Chief of Neonatology. Through a conversation with Roger North, we see how the power o...

"A story gains true significance when it becomes a shared narrative, enriching the lives of those who hear it." - Unknown Our vision at North Group is to build a legacy by offering relevant, timeless principles and life-changing value to our clients. Interestingly, we often find ourselves on the receiving end of these gifts through the stories we hear every day. In our upcoming podcasts, we are ex...

A new leader joining your team will maintain, strengthen, or disrupt your organization’s culture. When hiring, it is important to first determine the kind of impact you would like the new team member to have on your culture. In episode 33 of The North Group Podcast, Gina and Roger will share three key areas to consider when envisioning your ideal candidate, and interview approaches to discern how...

Each of our clients is remarkably unique. However, a conversation we have with each client is the topic of self-awareness. And while self-awareness undeniably enriches a leader personally, our conviction lies in its broader purpose: benefiting those who surround you. In the latest episode of The North Group Podcast, Roger North and Josh Keefer explore three different levels of self-awareness. They...

When employees trust their leaders and colleagues, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and committed to their work. Trust encourages open communication, and fosters collaboration and innovation. It has been said that "trust is truth over time." In Episode 31 of The North Group Podcast, Gina Breslin and Kent Hartzler define the different levels of trust and discuss how you can work towar...

Leaders impact everyone! At North Group, we have the privilege of developing leaders toward their highest potential. In episode 30 of The North Group Podcast, Roger North and Craig Schloneger discuss Leadership Development - its importance, how we define success, who it impacts, and a little bit about North Group's approach.

The health of your organization can greatly impact your most valuable resource...PEOPLE! In episode 29 of The North Group Podcast, Gina Breslin and Daryl Leisey discuss how our teams can be positively impacted by aligning our intentions to lead a healthy organization with our behaviors.