A family business is often the largest source of wealth for business owners, yet a recent study(1) found only 36 percent have a formal succession and continuity plan. Listen in on Damien's must-hear conversation with guest Courtney Pullen—president of The Pullen Consulting Group—to find out why being intentional is important for your family, your business and your future.

Here are just a few of the important areas covered:

• "Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations" @ 4:37
• Financial transparency and talking money values early in life @ 7:03
• Three areas to work intentionally toward: stewardship, values and balance @ 10:24
• Best practices on being intentional about wealth @ 15:17
• The rising generation @ 18:02
• "If left unattended, what would you predict is going to happen?" @ 19:39

Courtney Pullen has more than 25 years of experience in individual and family coaching, business and management consulting, leadership development, communication and team building. Courtney's primary focus is as a consultant to financial services firms and affluent families.

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(1) BKDnext 2015 Succession Planning Survey