Episode 5: Dig into family legacy with Larry Grondin, R.J. Gronin & Sons 🚜👷‍♂️

In this video podcast episode, we sit down with Larry Grondin, 3rd-generation (now 4th!) leader of RJ Grondin & Sons, a Maine-based powerhouse in heavy civil construction. 🛣️🏗️

From dairy farming roots to multimillion-dollar site development projects, Larry shares how the business has evolved across generations — with 💪 strong family values, 💡 intentional succession planning, and 📈 strategic growth.

We dig into:
✨ Lessons learned from 65+ years of family business
👨‍👩‍👦 Navigating succession and shareholder agreements
🚧 The challenges of growing from 5 to 2 family partners
🌎 Giving back to the community — youth sports, boards, and beyond
🛠️ Multi-generational employees & the power of culture
📊 Building for the next 10 years with vision and strategy

If you're in a family business — or building a legacy of your own — this episode is packed with gold 🏆

#FamilyBusiness #MaineStrong #ConstructionLife #LegacyBuilding #ChitChatWithDerekAndCat

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