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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
Pitfalls of Passing Stock to Children
I’ve seen it often. A business owner grows his business. As the business grows, so does the stock value. Inevitably, the question…
Reduce your Life to 15 Things?!
Andrew Hyde decided to sail around the world. As a result he sold virtually everything he owned. He engaged in a little…
Why 70% of Wealthy Families Will Lose their Money with the Next Generation
A recent article in Money magazine tells of the difficulty of holding on to wealth in the second generation. Stephen Lovell, a…
Friends Don’t Let Friends Sell Businesses
I speak often on the subject of giving and taxes. Probably more than 2 years ago, I spoke to some ministry leaders…
The Generous Life
Deep in the Ozark Mountains in Southern Missouri, there is still a time and place that remains untouched by the ravages of…
“I’m 18!” “But you’re still my son!”
Her hair is jet black. Her smile is still strong. Her ring finger is empty. But her eyes are tired. She’s a…
Returning to the Lost Vision of Generations
In every age, there are stories that transcend time and culture. Such is the story of Abraham. We find him in Genesis…
Giving As A Family
What’s the big idea behind a family giving together? I regularly recommend the practice of generosity to families I consult with, because…
The #1 Mistake Made When Selling A Business
Scott (not his real name) came up to me at an event recently. He was excited when he told me somewhat breathlessly,…