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When I talk with family business owners about governance, their eyes can glaze over pretty quickly.

The word itself sounds like bureaucracy. Layers of rules, committees, and paperwork that get in the way of running the business. I understand the reaction.

But governance isn’t about adding red tape. It’s about clarity. It’s about knowing who makes which decisions...

As a family business leader, you’ll face times when you need to lead your team through a major change – whether it’s a transition of leadership, implementation of a new software platform, expanding into new markets, products or services or something you c...

I’ve spent the better part of two decades leading large teams, running complex operations, and navigating the kinds of challenges that don’t come with instruction manuals. Along the way, I’ve had coaches, I’ve had mentors, and I’ve brought in consultants. Each one made a difference at a different time and in a different way.

But here’s what I’ve noticed, both in my own...

Everybody’s talking about AI right now. Business leaders, your professional network, your doctor, maybe even your kids.

And if you’re a family business owner, you’re probably hearing the same questions over and over: How far behind am I? Should we be using it? Where do we even start?

In this episode of The Prosperity Playbook, our advisory team (Rob Fer...

A purpose driven company stands for and acts on something bigger than its products and services.

It’s not just a transactional business.

It’s a business designed to make a positive Impact.

Impact is the mark your company leaves on the world and it’s defined through your