North Group's Leadership Transition: From Founder to Future (Ep. 43)

Ten years ago, the partners at North Group began asking a critical question: What will leadership and ownership look like beyond our founder? In this special episode, Brian Black sits down with Founder Roger North and President Jerry Murray to explore the intentional, multi-year leadership and ownership transition at North Group - culminating in Roger’s step out of ownership and leadership in 2025. Together, they offer an inside look at how the process unfolded, what they learned along the way, and how it has shaped the way North Group now serves clients walking through their own transitions. Roger and Jerry share openly about what felt rewarding, what was most difficult, and how the process required both spiritual and emotional work. They talk about preparing themselves and their team, navigating awkward in-between moments, and the importance of staying connected - especially when perspectives differ. You’ll hear how they balanced realism and optimism, how their vision for North Group continues with new strategies and leadership, and why succession is never a simple 1-for-1 handoff. This episode is for leaders, founders, and teams who want to approach leadership transition with purpose, humility, and hope. Most of all, it’s a story of continuing a mission beyond one individual, and into a future that honors both the past and the people who will carry it forward.