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Host Adam Hill sits down with Dale Cooper, a father of 12 with an extraordinary journey—from a challenging upbringing to building a $15 million water slide restoration business. Dale shares hard-earned lessons from years of entrepreneurship, including the ups and downs of hiring family. With firsthand experience employing his own children, he reveals the dos and don’ts of integrating family into a business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and practical insights for business owners and parents alike.
Resources Mentioned:
Safe Slides Restoration
Traction by Gino Wickman
The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
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Adam Hill tackles the critical challenge of addressing key issues in family businesses and explores effective strategies for creating a culture of openness, prioritizing problems, and solving them at their root. With practical tools like the "Five Whys" method and the EOS approach, Adam shares insights on building courage, fostering healthy conflict, and strengthening relationships. This episode offers valuable guidance for family business leaders looking to overcome obstacles, drive growth, and create a more harmonious work environment.
0:00 Intro
5:07 The root of issues
10:15 Courage to address avoided issues
15:22 Creating a culture of honesty
26:34 Practicing courage in decision-making
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Join host Adam Hill as he welcomes Bryan McFarland, a third-generation family business owner and entrepreneur, to share his journey from joining his family's manufacturing sales agency to launching innovative ventures like 3x5 Life. Discover how Bryan champions the road less traveled and advocates for breaking the mold in entrepreneurship, education, and raising a family.
0:00 Intro
5:48 Family business transition challenges
11:07 Entrepreneurial drive within family business
16:56 Personal development through habit change
22:48 Creating 3x5 Life
35:53 Importance of EQ
41:33 Benefits of EOS implementation
44:20 Homeschooling and family adventures
47:18 Encouraging untraditional paths
Resources Mentioned:
GoBundance
Hal Elrod’s SAVERS
Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg
Culture Index
EOS Worldwide
Bryan’s Instagram
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In this episode of Fearless Family Business, host Adam Hill inspires listeners to design a lifestyle that is not only fulfilling to them, but inspiring to others. And he doesn't stop there! Entrepreneurs and CEOs are called to action to empower their employees to design their dream lives, too. You'll leave this episode feeling as equipped as you are convicted with the call to empower those around you to live their best life possible.
0:00 Intro
4:47 Vision and clarity
11:05 Three ways to take ownership
15:10 Tools for creating a vision for your life
23:03 Looking at time differently
31:51 Levels of job satisfaction
34:00 Empowering others
Resources Mentioned:
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
Vivid Vision by Cameron Herold
AI Driven Leader by Geoff Woods
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Join host Adam Hill for a rich conversation with Mike McCarthy, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of GoBundance, as they explore the art of crafting enduring family legacies and cultures, particularly within the realms of wealth and family enterprises. The two discuss the significance of family meetings, family banks, and other actionable strategies that have the potential to impact a family’s values and wealth for many generations to come.
0:00 Intro
5:32 Family legacy and values
11:29 Thriving family culture model
25:41 Incorporating business and family
35:08 Family bank concept
40:27 Intentionally architecting family culture
51:12 Miracle Morning for Parents
Resources Mentioned:
GoBundance and Fambundance
Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Book
Mike McCarthy Website
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In this insightful episode, host Adam Hill delves into the transformative concept of "right people, right seats," a cornerstone for thriving family businesses. Drawing inspiration from Jim Collins' "Good to Great" and the EOS framework, Adam unpacks strategies to ensure employees align with both the cultural ethos and operational needs of the business.
0:00 Intro
6:00 Right People, Right Seats
12:00 Family Dynamics in Business
18:00 Core Values and Hiring
24:00 Accountability and Structure
30:00 Separation of Family and Business
36:00 Personal Reflection and Growth
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) by Gino Wickman
Sara Stern and the 3 Circle Model
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Host Adam Hill is joined by seasoned family business advisor Sara B. Stern, whose unique adaptation of Harvard's 3 Circle Model profoundly changed the way he viewed family business after hearing her speak a few years ago. In this episode, Adam and Sara dive into the 3 Circle Model, explore the transformative power of EOS, and discuss how to approach it all with healthy communication and a lighthearted spirit.
0:00 Intro
5:53 Family Business Realities
11:05 Advising Family Businesses
17:38 Communication and Succession
23:16 Starting the Succession Conversation
30:10 Bravery in Family Businesses
36:27 Three Circles Model
43:12 Resources for Family Businesses
Resources Mentioned:
Sara B. Stern's Website
Start Here: A Guide for Family Business Succession by Sara B. Stern
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
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Make reading these books your resolution, and see your business transform in 2025! Join host Adam Hill as he explores five must-read books that promise to elevate your business leadership and personal growth. From estate planning to emotional maturity, these books offer invaluable insights for leaders, each offering unique lessons to help you level up the love, legacy, and lifestyle in your family business.
0:00 Intro
03:02 Entrusted by David York
07:38 Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook
12:13 The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and William Strauss
20:54 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson
26:31 Traction" by Gino Wickman
Resources mentioned:"Entrusted" by David York
"The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook" by Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer
"The Fourth Turning" by Neil Howe and William Strauss
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Lindsay Gibson
"Traction" by Gino Wickman (email me for a copy!)
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Bookkeepers, fractional CFOs, and full-time CFOs–there’s a time and place for each of these, and in this episode, Cheryl Heller helps us better understand that time and that place. In the ever-evolving world of family enterprises, financial strategy is the key to unlocking unprecedented growth and success.
Cheryl shares her insights on how small businesses can harness the power of data-driven decision-making to soar to new heights. Discover the secrets to balancing people-centric values with objective financial analysis, and learn how to build a high-performing team that thrives in a culture of accountability and empowerment.
[00:00] Introduction
[03:15] Three strategies for optimizing small business success
[10:00] The power of setting priorities
[15:32] Addressing people issues in small businesses
[23:02] Mastering the art of delegation
[29:11] Understanding the role of a fractional CFO
[34:24] About Strategic Board Collective
Resources Mentioned:
Strategic Board Collective
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Money can be passed to the next generation, but what about values? And when do you start talking to the kids about the family’s business, wealth, and reputation–especially in today’s constantly changing, social media-driven world?
In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with Ginni Galicinao, a renowned expert in family governance and wealth management. With over two decades of experience supporting high-net-worth families, Ginni reveals the essential strategies for keeping your family enterprise thriving for generations.
[00:00] Introduction
[04:47] The three circle model of family, ownership, and business
[09:41] Challenges in family wealth and governance
[12:54] Limiting beliefs around money during childhood
[16:13] Creating a family wealth mission statement
[19:02] The different forms of wealth and banking on the human capital
[22:04] Why kids should understand the value of money
[26:17] The role of “family retreats” in governance
[33:28] The benefits of having a family governance structure
[39:26] Ways to get started with family governance
Resources Mentioned:
www.dynamicsfamilywealth.com
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Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) has dramatically shifted Adam's experience as the CEO of his family business. It quickly resulted in 50 percent revenue growth–but the true impact was felt far beyond financial success. In this episode, Adam sings the praises of Geno Wickman's EOS and how it has created unity, harmony, and alignment since implementation. Listen and discover how EOS could unlock more freedom in your business, too!
[00:00] Introduction to EOS
[01:46] Gino Wickman's background and EOS concepts
[04:40] Adam's personal journey with EOS
[10:55] How EOS provides solutions to family businesses
[16:19] Addressing people and structure issues
[21:33] Building traction and executing on vision
Resources Mentioned:
EOS
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Good to Great
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Are you thinking about selling your company or transitioning it to the next generation? In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with Chris Goebel who shares his wealth of experience in family business succession planning. After successfully leading his own family's transportation business through a transition, he now helps other companies do the same through Crossroads Advisers and Succession Plus.
Chris shares great insights about preparing your business for sale, identifying areas of value, and ensuring a smooth transition. Whether you're a few years out from an exit or ready to sell now, the guidance and expertise Chris shares will prepare you with next steps.
[00:00] Introduction
[03:18] Identifying and creating value in your business
[08:55] Chris’s personal experience in family business
[13:25] Biggest lessons learned from transitioning the family business
[18:21] Preparing for family business succession
[23:52] The challenge of finding quality businesses
[28:31] Powerful tips to consider if you’re looking to sell your business
[30:44] On legacy and powerful resources about business succession
[36:47] Tips for starting conversations on business succession
Resources Mentioned:
Crossroads Advisers
Succession Plus
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Conflict is an inevitable part of any business, but for family enterprises, navigating conflicts can be especially challenging. In this episode, Adam Hill shares invaluable insights on mastering the art of healthy conflict.
As a fourth-generation family business CEO and advisor, Adam draws from his own experiences and lessons learned to help family business leaders transform conflict into a catalyst for positive change.
[00:00] Introduction
[03:40] The added complexity in family business conflicts
[08:11] The nature of fear and two ways to experience it
[10:07] The conflict continuum
[14:01] Healthy conflict
[19:15] Overcoming artificial harmony and mean-spirited conflict
Resources Mentioned:
EOS
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
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Join host Adam Hill in this uplifting conversation with married entrepreneurs, Dave and Joya Van Der Laan, the couple behind Nourish House Calls. They share their inspiring story of becoming a family business when Dave left his legal career to join forces with Joya in the company she founded–all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Discover their perspectives on masculine and feminine roles, implementing systems like EOS to drive growth, and prioritizing marriage and family through it all.
[00:00] Introduction
[01:03] Joya and Dave’s career backgrounds
[04:50] About Nourish House Calls
[08:50] Common pain points and the benefits of regenerative medicine
[13:15] Dave’s transition from lawyer to family business partner
[18:38] Balancing business, marriage, and family life
[25:50] Involving children in the business
[31:02] Legacy and faith
[34:50] Implementing EOS in the Business
[42:10] Stress management tips for physical and mental well-being
Resources Mentioned:
Nourish House Calls
Gobundance
EOS
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Feeling constrained by your family business? It's time to liberate your legacy! Discover how to build a sustainable "family enterprise" that unlocks boundless opportunities and adaptable exit strategies.
In this episode, Adam Hill shares strategies for cultivating an abundance mindset, implementing disciplined structures, and empowering generational freedom - to help you forge a legacy that inspires for years to come.
[00:00] Introduction
[04:57] Defining freedom in family businesses
[06:53] Integrity and structure as foundations of freedom
[08:52] Implementing discipline and structure to create freedom
[14:03] Communication and generational freedom
[15:21] Expanding the concept of family businesses
[18:39] Exit strategies and sustainable business models
Resources Mentioned:
EOS
Traction by Gino Wickman
Next Gen Collaborative
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What does it take to redefine legacy and create a thriving "family enterprise" for future generations? In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with sisters Katie Rucker and Jenny Dinnen, who went from not getting along as kids to becoming co-presidents of their family business, MacKenzie Corp. Today, they share their inspiring journey and insights on navigating co-leadership, honoring legacy while innovating, and empowering the next generation through their Next Gen Collaborative. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone navigating the interpersonal challenges of family business!
[00:00] Introduction
[03:14] Growing up as siblings and working through interpersonal conflicts
[11:10] Choosing how you want your leadership to look
[17:17] Honoring the past while innovating for the future
[24:14] Finding your own unique identity in leadership
[33:49] Navigating co-leadership as siblings
[43:09] Building a community for next gen leaders
[53:13] Defining family legacy and personal goals
Resources Mentioned:
MacKenzie Corp
Next Gen Collaborative
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Don't let your business stagnate in the bubble of the family dynamic. In this episode, Adam Hill teaches us how to unlock the keys to elevating family legacy. Discover the surprising benefits of leveraging outside advisors to elevate your family business. Learn how to identify key problems, facilitate difficult conversations, and find the right experts to drive your company forward.
[00:00] Benefits of outside advisors in family businesses
[03:36] Initial reluctance and EOS implementation
[07:19] Targeted approach to outside advisors
[10:13] Identifying and prioritizing problems
[13:02] Facilitating difficult conversations
[16:20] Thinking differently with outside advisors
[19:30] Finding the right outside advisors
Resources Mentioned:
EOS
Gobundance
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Are you a family farmer struggling to navigate the complex dynamics of passing down your multi-generational business? In this episode, Matt Boos shares his proven strategies for smoothly transitioning your farm to the next generation. He shares powerful insights around fostering open communication, managing personalities, leveraging communities, and establishing a clear family ROI to guide decision-making and build a thriving, sustainable farming legacy.
[01:20] Farming and family business dynamics
[10:51] How to transition generations in family farms
[15:41] Strategies for successful transitions
[24:16] Why modeling needs to be broken up sometimes
[27:40] The power of peer groups and masterminds
[35:38] Why it’s not the business that fails, but family dynamics
[38:57] The importance of personality testing in family businesses
[43:32] Advice for next generation business leaders
Resources Mentioned:
www.mattboos.com
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Is your family business vision relevant across generations? If you think it’s stuck in the past, today’s episode will help you unlock the secrets to building a sustainable, purpose-driven family business that thrives for decades.
Family businesses face a unique challenge – preserving the founder's vision and legacy while also charting a bold path forward. Discover ways to preserve your family business legacy while boldly shaping the next chapter. Learn how to document your rich history, evaluate core values, identify unique strengths, and craft a compelling 10-year vision that empowers the next generation.
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
Preserving the founder's vision while embracing innovation
Documenting your family business history to maintain connection
Evaluating core values and avoiding sacred cows
Identifying your unique strengths and differentiators
Crafting a 10 year vision to empower the next generation
Episode Highlights:
[01:27] Defining a transformative family business vision
The family business vision represents a forward-looking, aspirational view of what you want to become. It transcends a mere mission statement. But it captures the essence of your purpose and future direction, be it 5, 10, or even 100 years ahead.
[02:15] Preserve the founder’s vision
The memory and connection to the founder's vision can become blurred and faded over time, especially as generations pass. It’s important to document the company's history to maintain that vital link to the founder's principles and legacy.
[07:10] Document your history to preserve the founder’s vision.
The first and most important step to maintain a strong connection to the founder's vision and story across generations is to document your history.
[11:37] Your long-term vision should align with your present day.
Regularly evaluate your company's core values to ensure they represent lived practices rather than just aspirations.
[12:46] Distinguishing core values vs. sacred cows in family business
Core values are expansive and open to opportunity, whereas "sacred cows" are fear-based and limit a company's growth and evolution.
[14:32] The founder’s vision can become a sacred cow.
A founder's vision, though important to preserve, can become a limiting "sacred cow" over time as the company and world evolve; hence, the need to regularly evaluate core values and be open to evolving them.
[16:56] Closely examine what makes your company truly unique within your industry.
This is often a combination of distinctive capabilities, rather than just a single attribute, that sets you apart from competitors.
[22:25] Structure your company for long-term sustainability.
Empower each generation to forge their own 10 year vision and destiny. Provide the foundation and tools they need to add value with pride of ownership.
Resources Mentioned:
Entrepreneurial Operating System
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Ever wonder what it takes to forge an extraordinary life and career? In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with visionary entrepreneur Damon Lembi, the driving force behind Learnit.
From baseball dreams to building a thriving learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million individuals, Damon's story brims with invaluable lessons on resilience, innovation, and seizing opportunities.
Whether you're seeking motivation, guidance, or a truly captivating story, this episode offers a unique window into a life of empowerment and impact.
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
Damon’s transition from baseball to Learnit
A look into Damon’s generational family business
Lessons from generations before him
The power of entrepreneurial freedom in a family business
Damon’s approach to overcoming family business pressures
Learnit’s transformative journey and how it’s complementing AI
Understanding an athlete’s growth mindset and transferrable skills
Episode Highlights:
[02:46] Damon’s transition from baseball to Learnit
Damon initially felt intimidated to join the family real estate business, but found his calling in growing his father's computer training company, LearnIt, into a leading live learning platform.
[10:37] Lessons from the Lembi family legacy
Damon's grandfather and father instilled in him the importance of dreaming big, honing negotiation skills, and building strong teams -- lessons that have shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and guided his leadership.
[14:53] The power of entrepreneurial freedom in a family business
Damon's father had an entrepreneurial spirit, constantly exploring new business opportunities while being supported by his grandfather’s willingness to give him autonomy.
[17:06] Damon was determined to prove his worth at Learnit
Damon was driven to prove his worth and contribute meaningfully to the family business, which led him to fully immerse himself in growing Learnit.
[22:08] Damon’s approach to overcoming family business pressures
Despite the pressure that can come with working in a family business, Damon emphasizes the importance of being grateful for the opportunities, leveraging resources, and contributing with integrity to overcome any sense of entitlement.
[28:53] Learnit’s transformative journey
Learnit has evolved from a computer training company into a live learning platform focused on upskilling individuals, developing new managers, improving communication, and creating learning organizations by providing comprehensive training solutions that go beyond just teaching software skills.
[31:06] AI can’t replace live instructional training but you can blend them together
While acknowledging the potential of AI in the learning and development industry, Damon emphasizes the continued importance of live, interactive training to create the most impactful learning experiences.
[36:49] An athletic mindset can give you a competitive edge
Damon's athletic background instilled a growth mindset and transferable skills, like discipline and learning agility, that have contributed to his success as a business leader.
Resources Mentioned:
www.thelearnitallleader.com
Range by David Epstein
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