Communication with your family? How do you foster open communication in difficult conversations? 

Running a family business is full of unique challenges—and successes—that many other businesses don’t have to think about. But navigating those challenges doesn’t have to be difficult. Tad Dickel returns in this episode of MakingSparks to cover it all. 

– Matthew Nix

If you missed part 1, go back and listen HERE.

Segments

• [0:56] Palo Alto Zero Trust OT Security
• [4:38] Casey’s dad joke
• [5:30] Common challenges family businesses face
• [7:28] Spark of Knowledge: Social media
• [8:40] How to have hard conversations 
• [10:07] Tad’s thoughts on family governance
• [16:50] The purpose of the family council
• [19:49] Palo Alto Zero Trust OT Security
• [21:24] Open communication is the goal
• [26:08] When a small business should start
• [31:10] Think about the future now
• [32:30] Thomasnet programs

Resources mentioned on this episode

• Connect with Tad Dickel on LinkedIn
• T.A. Dickel Group
• Tad’s podcast
• Palo Alto Zero Trust OT Security
• The Family Business Consulting Group
• The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsay
• Thomasnet Programs

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