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A Founder's Life:

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​

Podcast

A Founder's Life:

Balancing Entrepreneurship, Family, Health, & Fun​

How to Build a Business That Feels Like Family - Jeremy Lurey - S2 - E18

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Jeremy Lurey—PhD, entrepreneur, family business advisor, and founder of Plus Delta—to explore the emotional truth behind building a meaningful life and business.

Jeremy shares how he walked away from big consulting and launched his own firm, what it really takes to survive entrepreneurship’s darkest moments, and how his definition of family has expanded far beyond the traditional. From burnout and bank calls to purpose, team building, and legacy—this is a story for founders who want more than just profit.

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Guest Info

Dr. Jeremy Lurey is the President & CEO of Family Legacy 1st, a Plus Delta Consulting company. Jeremy is a talented family advisor, executive coach, and business consultant. He enables business owners and CEOs to improve performance and create greater value for their shareholders. For more than 25 years, he has served clients ranging from families of significant wealth to mid-market companies to Fortune 500 corporations. Jeremy supports family offices and family businesses with the critical leadership and governance practices required to create more sustainable futures. He is passionate about helping established families transition their businesses and transfer their wealth to the next generation, and he excels at supporting both Baby Boomers transitioning into retirement and their Rising Gen successors accepting increased responsibilities.

Over the years, Jeremy has supported siblings, cousins, married partners, and parents, along with their children, by preparing family constitutions, facilitating family retreats, providing individual and group coaching, and instituting better Board governance to produce breakthrough results in their families and family businesses. With a background in Big firm consulting, he has also designed and facilitated strategic planning retreats, led performance improvement initiatives, and developed custom talent management solutions to streamline operations and enhance customer experiences.

Show Notes

About this Episode

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Jeremy Lurey—PhD, entrepreneur, family business advisor, and founder of Plus Delta—to explore the emotional truth behind building a meaningful life and business.

Jeremy shares how he walked away from big consulting and launched his own firm, what it really takes to survive entrepreneurship’s darkest moments, and how his definition of family has expanded far beyond the traditional. From burnout and bank calls to purpose, team building, and legacy—this is a story for founders who want more than just profit.

Highlights

  • Early Career: Earned a PhD in organizational psychology and worked for Fortune 500 firms through big consulting.

    Big Challenge: Faced near-bankruptcy after a major financial misstep, learned to treat his business like a real business.

    Turning Point: Left corporate life in 2002 to found Plus Delta and build something rooted in purpose and balance.

    Personal Growth: Rebuilt his life through intentional travel, prioritizing family, and choosing quality over hustle.

    Business Success: Created a consulting practice with multiple divisions, remote talent, and a focus on family business advisory.

    Future Vision: Living fully now—focusing on health, time with loved ones, and work that aligns with his values.

Resources

Learn more about Plus Delta:

plusdelta.net

Connect with Jeremy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylurey/

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