Being a Non-Family Leader in a Family Business ft. Dave Russell from Hastings Hot Line Tools & Equipment

26/08/2025 26 min
Being a Non-Family Leader in a Family Business ft. Dave Russell from Hastings Hot Line Tools & Equipment

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Episode Synopsis

This month's The Welsh Wire podcast, sponsored by the Family Business Alliance, features an engaging conversation between Welsh CEO Sheri Welsh and Dave Russell, President of Hastings Hot Line Tools & Equipment.

Russell offers a unique perspective on what it means to be an outsider—a non-family member—leading a family-owned company. His story is one of opportunity, patience, and deep respect for the culture that makes family businesses thrive.

The Welsh Wire features professional recruiting expert Sheri Welsh and moderator Mike Rogers. Listen in as leaders from a wide array of small to mid-size west Michigan companies weigh in and share their experiences and insights on a variety of business topics, including employee retention challenges and recruitment success stories.

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