Richard N. Seaman's guest appearances

Richard N. Seaman

21st Century Entrepreneurship

The Family Business Leader Podcast

Rod Khleif

Jason Scott

John Townsend

Michael Moody

Vitaly Golomb

Chris Prefontaine

Viveka von Rosen

Phil Johnson

Rebecca Miller

Craig Campbell

Carson Tate

Jeff Walker

Bob Roth

Whitney Webb

John Lanza

OwlTail

Richard Seaman is the author of A Vibrant Vision: The Entrepreneurship of Multigenerational Family Business, and the current Chairman of Seaman Corporation, where he served as CEO from 1976 to 2015. He assumed the leadership role of this family busi­ness in 1978 after his father passed away at the young age of 55. Under his leadership, Seaman Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial coated fabrics, grew from $10 million in annual sales to nearly $200 million in sales today.  Richard serves as a Trustee of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, whose mission is to support entrepreneur­ship and the free enterprise system. In 2012, he was asked by the Governor of the State of Ohio to serve as a Commissioner of the Ohio Third Frontier, a billion-dollar initiative focused on creating innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, the Family Busi­ness Network-USA, and a Trustee on the board of the College of Wooster.  Richard was recognized as an Honored Life Member of his industry trade organization, the Industrial Fabrics Association International, and was selected as a Wall of Fame Honoree by the Wooster Area Chamber of Com­merce. In 2015, Richard was chosen by Ernst &amp; Young as Entrepreneur of the Year in the Family Business category.  Richard is an avid skier, sailor, photographer, and tennis player. Richard and his wife, Judy, live in Wooster, Ohio. They and the families of their three chil­dren are committed to being active owners and stewards of their family business enterprise. A Vibrant Vision Book Website Seaman Corporation

Richard Seaman is the author of A Vibrant Vision: The Entrepreneurship of Multigenerational Family Business, and the current Chairman of Seaman Corporation, where he served as CEO from 1976 to 2015. He assumed the leadership role of this family busi­ness in 1978 after his father passed away at the young age of 55. Under his leadership, Seaman Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial coated fabrics, grew from $10 million in annual sales to nearly $200 million in sales today.  Richard serves as a Trustee of the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, whose mission is to support entrepreneur­ship and the free enterprise system. In 2012, he was asked by the Governor of the State of Ohio to serve as a Commissioner of the Ohio Third Frontier, a billion-dollar initiative focused on creating innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the state. He is a member of the Young Presidents Organization, the Family Busi­ness Network-USA, and a Trustee on the board of the College of Wooster.  Richard was recognized as an Honored Life Member of his industry trade organization, the Industrial Fabrics Association International, and was selected as a Wall of Fame Honoree by the Wooster Area Chamber of Com­merce. In 2015, Richard was chosen by Ernst &amp; Young as Entrepreneur of the Year in the Family Business category.  Richard is an avid skier, sailor, photographer, and tennis player. Richard and his wife, Judy, live in Wooster, Ohio. They and the families of their three chil­dren are committed to being active owners and stewards of their family business enterprise. <a href="https://vibrant-vision.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Vibrant Vision Book Website</a> <a href="https://www.seamancorp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seaman Corporation</a>

Richard N. Seaman: The Entrepreneurship Of Multigenerational Family Business

This week’s episode is the final in the three part series with Richard N. Seaman, 2nd Gen Chairman of Seaman Corporation.    In the first podcast episode, we learn about the Seaman Corporation’s family business story. The second episode was a BONUS on family philanthropy, and today, we are diving into the Richard’s latest book, A Vibrant Vision: The Entrepreneurship of Multigenerational Family Business.   “Addressing your personal, physical, and mental health is one of the greatest gifts you give not only yourself, but to the people who depend on you.” Richard N. Seaman   Richard has many lessons learned and wisdom he shares in his new book, A Vibrant Vision. He has lived it all and shares what works and what doesn’t.    If you are running, or planning to run, a multigenerational family business, this is the episode (and book!) to check out.    We discuss four of the  book’s 7 Lessons Learned, including the importance of innovation, human and resource management, and strategic and business planning. We end with why “Nourishing Your Spirit” is the best chapter in the book.  Show notes:  https://successfulgenerations.com/episode083/

This week’s <a href="https://successfulgenerations.com/episode083/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode</a> is the final in the three part series with Richard N. Seaman, 2nd Gen Chairman of Seaman Corporation.  In the first podcast episode, we learn about the Seaman Corporation’s family business story. The second episode was a BONUS on family philanthropy, and today, we are diving into the Richard’s latest book, A Vibrant Vision: The Entrepreneurship of Multigenerational Family Business. “Addressing your personal, physical, and mental health is one of the greatest gifts you give not only yourself, but to the people who depend on you.” Richard N. Seaman Richard has many lessons learned and wisdom he shares in his new book, A Vibrant Vision. He has lived it all and shares what works and what doesn’t.  If you are running, or planning to run, a multigenerational family business, this is the episode (and book!) to check out.  We discuss four of the  book’s 7 Lessons Learned, including the importance of innovation, human and resource management, and strategic and business planning. We end with why “Nourishing Your Spirit” is the best chapter in the book.  Show notes: <a href="https://successfulgenerations.com/?p=764&amp;preview=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://successfulgenerations.com/episode083/</a>

[SG]83 A Vibrant Family Business Vision with Richard N. Seaman