In this episode of The Five Thirteen Podcast, Ryan sits down with Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, to explore the remarkable story behind one of the world’s most iconic franchises. Anne shares how she built a global brand with no formal education, no business plan, and no money — and how her deepest personal tragedy became the foundation of her life’s purpose. From growing up on an Amish farm in Lancaster County to leading a worldwide pretzel company, Anne opens up about healing, faith, guilt, shame, calling, and the courage to step into the story only you can live. Her message is simple but powerful: all things are truly possible, and you don’t know what God can do on the other side of your pain.
In this episode of The Five Thirteen Podcast, Ryan sits down with Jonas Stoltzfus — founding partner of Integro and an executive business coach — to talk about the intersection of family, leadership, and legacy. Jonas shares his journey from growing up on a Lancaster County farm to raising a family of nine and leading a company that helps business leaders grow with purpose and integrity. Together, they unpack what it means to balance success and significance, how to stay grounded through growth, and why true leadership starts at home. 🎧 Topics Covered: Balancing family life and entrepreneurship Building a business rooted in integrity and faith Leading through growth and change The legacy mindset: what really lasts
In this episode of The Five Thirteen Podcast, Ryan sits down with John Smucker, owner of CoffeeCo, a Lancaster-based coffee shop brand with five locations (and one more on the way in Ephrata). John opens up about the realities of business transitions, the lessons learned through family dynamics, and the ongoing pursuit of growth and leadership. From humble beginnings to running one of Lancaster’s most loved coffee spots, this conversation dives into how to lead well when everything around you is changing — and what it really means to build a legacy rooted in people, not just profit.
In this episode of the 513 Podcast, Ryan sits down with Mark Zook, CEO of Stoltzfus Structures and Horizon Structures, to talk about leading a multi-generation family business, balancing faith, work, and fatherhood, and why trying new things (and failing fast) beats perfection every time.
If you’re building a business and a family at the same time—or navigating leadership inside a family company—this one’s for you.
Meet Jonathan, an ex-Amish entrepreneur who left his community at 20 with an 8th-grade education and built a multi-million dollar drinkware company competing directly against industry giants.
Hear how one simple act in the 1930s created a business empire built on giving back, and why Andy’s $460,000 auction sale for a naming right proves generosity always comes full circle.
Andy Keller’s family legacy started with a stranger buying food for a hungry kid at an auction. Three generations later, that moment of generosity still defines everything they do—from million-dollar fundraising events to the way they treat their employees.
In our very first episode of the Five Thirteen Podcast, we sit down with Phil Symonkhonh, owner of MidDay Construction, to talk about leadership, resilience, and what it takes to build a company with integrity. Phil shares his journey into the construction industry, the values that drive his business, and how he’s building a legacy of excellence in commercial carpentry and interior fit-outs.