“Never Go Against the Family” is a podcast produced by the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center. We know that family-owned businesses are different. During each episode, we interview a member of a family business and experts from all different industries. As our favorite godfather Vito Corleone advises, never go against the family.
Never Go Against the Family
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“Never Go Against the Family” is a podcast produced by the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center. We know that family-owned businesses are different. During each episode, we interview a member of a family business and experts from all different industries. As our favorite godfather Vito Corleone advises, never go against the family.
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2026
Heidi Vermeer-Quist's journey in and out of Vermeer Corporation
<p>In this episode of Never Go Against the Family, you’ll be introduced to Heidi Vermeer-Quist in a way you haven't before. Heidi's a friend of the UNI Family Business Center. She runs our next-generation peer groups, hosts events, and provides strategic insights into the dynamics of a family enterprise from her perspective of growing up in the Vermeer Corporation family and her work as a clinical psychologist. The UNI FBC offers a variety of family business resources to help your business—and family—succeed for the long haul. Take your next steps for success at https://unifamilybusinesscenter.com.</p>
February 19, 2026
Leading through tragedy and preparing the next generation with Jenny Steffensmeier
<p>Jenny Steffensmeier is the owner of Steffensmeier Welding & Manufacturing in Pilot Grove, Iowa. Although she's in the first generation of ownership, her husband was actually the founder; when he suddenly passed, she assumed leadership of the company. </p><p>In this episode of Never Go Against the Family, Jenny shares her story from meeting her husband to navigating his illness, introducing her children to the family business, and setting the stage for a future succession. </p><p>Thank you to Jenny for sharing — and for her involvement on the University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center Advisory Board!</p>
January 30, 2026
The Vernon Company family story with Chris Vernon
<p>Today, you might know Vernon Company as a five-generation, Netwon-based branding and promo powerhouse. Did you know the company started with farmers as its primary audience? Or that they once led in jigsaw puzzle sales? </p><p>Listen in for a preview of this Iowa family business, then <a href="https://growthzone.unifamilybusinesscenter.com/events/Details/tour-talk-at-vernon-company-1539769?sourceTypeId=Website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">join us in Newton for a Tour & Talk</a> with Chris and his son, Alex, on April 29, 2026!</p>
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