What It Takes to Join and Lead a Family Business: Revisiting Seth Gordon, Glacier Supply Group

What It Takes to Join and Lead a Family Business: Revisiting Seth Gordon, Glacier Supply Group

Author: Jason Bader, Distribution Team June 10, 2026 Duration: 37:29

Seth Gordon traded a career in finance for the family HVAC distribution business. Today, as CEO of Glacier Supply Group, he brings a fresh perspective to the industry while navigating the challenges of next-generation leadership.

In this revisited conversation, Jason chats with Seth about his journey from finance to duct fittings, the importance of connecting with mentors, and the Glacier team's wildly successful implementation of EOS, the Entrepreneurs Operating System.

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