Steve Davis, a fifth-generation leader with 18 years of experience at Tapecon, plays a vital role in decision-making alongside his two brothers in their family business. Davis holds steadfast in his belief on the importance of maintaining a distinct separation between family and business to ensure the success of a family enterprise. He insists on setting performance-based expectations for family members, declaring that their last name should not warrant any preferential treatment. His experiences have taught him the value of learning and contributing as a child to a parent's business, urging children to recognize their own worth and the insights their parents provide. Davis underscores the importance of consciously managing family business dynamics and holding all individuals, family or not, to the same performance standards, a perspective shaped by his experience and involvement with entrepreneurial organizations like EO and the Cel Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Here’s what to expect this episode:

• Succession planning and adapting to new technologies and markets are crucial for longevity and success in family businesses.

• Defining rules of engagement, seeking feedback, and maintaining performance-based expectations are key considerations for multi-generational family businesses.

• Continuous learning, contribution, and proving one's value are essential for entering and thriving in a family business.

• Set a clear vision for the future while balancing legacy and innovation

• Define rules of engagement, seek objective feedback, and maintain performance-based expectations for family members in leadership roles

• Approach the family business with a mindset of continuous learning and contribution

Connect with Steve Davis:

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

Connect with David Searns:

https://www.haleymarketing.com/team/david-searns/

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