Podcasts - North Group Consultants

Jan 24, 2023

Succession Planning – Where Do We Begin? (Part 1 of 2)

Participants: Jerry Murray, Brian Black, Leron Lehman

In our recent video, Roger North mentioned that the need for succession planning has never been greater as we approach the generational transfer of privately held businesses that make up 90% of the Am...

Dec 19, 2022

Story 25 of 25: The Factory Ministries

Participants: Roger North, Natalie Mease

A simple question – “How can we help?” – started the journey of The Factory Ministries, where they walk alongside those facing issues of poverty in Eastern Lancaster County. Beginning as a youth ce...

Nov 15, 2022

Story 23 of 25: Warfel Construction

Participants: Gina Breslin, Roger North

If we were to start with just three words - clients for life - how many of you would already know what organization's story we have the privilege of sharing today? For Warfel Construction, that phr...

Oct 4, 2022

Story 19 of 25: Alderfer Glass

Participants: Roger North, Craig Schloneger

Today, it is not uncommon for our work and personal lives to feel disconnected. In fact, “work-life balance” (or – as we like to define it – balanced living) is often associated with “leaving work at ...

Jul 26, 2022

Story 14 of 25: Mennonite Disaster Service

Participants: Roger North, Josh Keefer

From humble beginnings... Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) was founded by a Sunday School class in Hesston, Kansas in 1950. With that modest start, some 70+ years ago, MDS now coordinates thousands...

May 24, 2022

Story 10 of 25: Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc.

Participants: Roger North, Daryl Leisey

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, another special organization is celebrating their 75th. Paul B. Zimmerman, Inc. seeks to serve their customers, employees, the church and community in humility an...

Apr 26, 2022

Story 8 of 25: Sight & Sound Theatres

Participants: Roger North, Gina Breslin

Blending great business practices, tremendous creativity, and living out a mission-based purpose is certainly not easy, but it is possible. Many of us are familiar with the outstanding example of t...

Apr 5, 2022

Story 6 of 25: Risser’s Poultry

Participants: Roger North, Brian Black

While it is easy to fall into the habit of “keeping your head down and getting work done,” lifting your eyes to focus on investing in a cohesive team makes a difference in the lives of your employees,...

Feb 15, 2022

Story 3 of 25: Houck Group, Inc.

Participants: Roger North, Gina Breslin

Honor. Humility. Humor. These three words perfectly describe Gary Houck, CEO (Chief Energy Officer) and Head Cheerleader of Houck Group, Inc. And, also serve as the company's core values. In our firs...