Preserving legacies is about more than cataloging “stuff” and keeping a spreadsheet. Done well, it can provide the grounding for intergenerational communication, engagement with outside constituencies and, in certain cases, monetization.

This involves a organized process:

With the horrible recent storm damage in North Carolina and Florida and the horrible Los Angeles wildfires, the cataloging process is on the forefront of many families’ minds.

The artifacts of a family can be the keystone of family narrative building and next-generation education.

The building of physical digital museums can be the centerpiece of engagement for internal and external constituencies. From extended families, to customers and extended fan-bases, advanced legacy preservation is more than just “stuff.”

In certain situations, these efforts can lead to new forms of business and monetization. For artists, authors and musicians, these museum efforts can add value to IP revenue streams and transactions.

We talk about case studies with stars like Def Leppard, Chris Paul and Jon Bon Jovi. However, we also go through the importance of preserving legacies with families that aren’t filling 50,000 person stadiums.

We distinguish “Preserving Legacies” from Estate Settlement (where many families first begin this process). That said, this show pairs well with the Estate Settlement episode with Joel Schoenmeyer.

BRAD MINDICH is the Founder/CEO of Inveniem which is the leading archiving/fan engagement company that works directly with artists, estates, athletes, brands, and individual celebrities on finding, organizing, preserving, and monetizing their artifacts and history.

INVENIUM, and its fan-facing brand Definitive Authentic’s, overarching message to its clients is Your Past Is Your Future® and this philosophy sets the tone for how the company holistically and strategically partners with its clients to both preserve and extend legacies and connect clients deeper with their fans. The company’s client list is confidential, but it includes some of the world’s most iconic creators.