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Beyond Bylaws: Crafting Your Family Enterprise’s Preamble to Last
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Battle of the Second Sons – former Prince Andrew vs. Fredo
In powerful families, whether fictional crime dynasties or centuries-old monarchies, the greatest threats often don’t come from outside enemies....
What Happens When You Build a Business That Outlives You?
Most business owners don’t start out thinking about legacy. They start with a vision, a problem to solve, and a desire for freedom. But over time,...
“The $3.5 Trillion Time Bomb” What U.S. Family Businesses Must Learn from Australia’s Wake-Up Call
Australia - The Same Script, Different Stage The Australian findings mirror what we see every day in boardrooms and family dining rooms across...
Happy 25th Anniversary to “The Sopranos” – Tony Soprano vs. Logan Roy
In case you missed it, as most of the world did, the strike-delayed Emmy Awards finally aired last week. Only 4.3 million viewers watched the show,...
HBO’s Succession: The King is Dead, Long Live THE IN-LAW!
Now that Succession’s final episode aired and Kendall, Roman, and Shiv have filed for unemployment, it’s time to review this epic, but seriously...
Succession & Your Family Business: Season 3; Episode 9 – All the Bells Say
My Succession obsession began four-months ago when my wife bought her Succession ringtone and started counting down the days to Season 3; Episode...
Succession & Your Family Business – Season 3: Episode 8 – Chiantishire
For those of you who don’t have a PhD in Family Business Studies (you can actually get a PhD in Family Business Studies), welcome to The Fredo...
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In 1787, a diverse group of visionaries gathered in Philadelphia. They weren't just writing rules for a new government; they were articulating a foundational philosophy, a shared vision for generations yet unborn. Their opening statement, the Preamble to the U.S....
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Seasons 2001 to 2005 Six Feet Under aired on HBO starting in 2001 and helped define its "golden age" of prestige television, which included The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wire, and many more. The show won nine Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Peabody. The...
The Missing Piece in Generational Wealth Transfer: Psychology, Not Planning
When affluent families think about generational wealth transfer, the conversation typically revolves around legal structures, tax efficiency, trusts, family offices, and estate planning. These elements are undeniably important. Yet despite sophisticated planning and...
