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

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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