Our guest today is Tom Hubler. Tom began his family business consulting practice in 1980. As an experienced senior consultant, he has counseled more than 500 private family businesses over the course of his career. Tom helps families strengthen connections and eliminate barriers to healthy, productive family and business relationships In this episode of Family Business Today, Tom will share: The importance of family values, love, and heritage in building a strong family business What is the Secret Sauce to use in your business? When a family business owner has difficulty letting go, how ..read more

Our guest today is Greg Young, Senior Investment Strategist, with Bernstein Private Wealth Management in Dallas, Texas. Greg provides thought leadership on market, investment and asset allocation issues and oversees Portfolio Manager communications to both internal and external constituencies. In this episode of Family Business Today, Greg will share: Why investments have taken a hit in 2022. Will 2023 be a better year for the stock market? Inflation rates have continued to be the headlines. How bad will inflation get? Will higher interest rates be a short-term fix for inflation or a ..read more

Our guest today is Paul Hood with Paul Hood Services located in Sylvania, Ohio. Paul is an author, a speaker, and an advisor to family owned businesses. Paul obtained his undergraduate and law degrees from Louisiana State University and a Master’s degree in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. Paul has taught at the University of New Orleans, Northeastern University, The University of Toledo College of Law and Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. Paul is a highly sought-after speaker and consultant due to his innate ability to see through complexities and explain difficu ..read more

Our guest today is Tom Bakewell. Tom is an Independent Director at First Bank, a family-owned 100+ year old bank serving family businesses in the Midwest and California. His consulting includes many private companies, small-cap public companies, top nonprofits, historic 4th and 5th generation family businesses, employee-owned, private equity, and start-ups across multiple industries in the US and internationally. Tom is the author of Claiming Your Place at the Boardroom Table: The Essential Handbook for Excellence in Governance and Effective Directorship. It is #1 on Amazon in governance. In ..read more

Our guest today is Dr. Susan Walsh. Susan started her career in banking and worked in retail, corporate and private banks for 11 years in both the North and South of Ireland. She then moved into academia and held a fellowship at the Dublin Institute of Technology. After moving to Munich in 2004, Susan founded Globe Business College and has spent the last decade and a half perfecting a unique education model that centers on one-on-one, customized business education for the sons and daughters of family company owners. Today, she divides her between the College, speaking events to promote the ne ..read more

Our guest today is Marshall Rabil. Marshall serves as the Sales and Marketing Director of Virginia-based and family-owned Hubbard Peanut Company, which his grandmother and grandfather founded nearly 70 years ago. Named one of Inside Business’ 40 Under 40 in 2019, Rabil helps lead the company with a big heart for his community and his multifaceted experience ranging from sustainable development studies to leading student groups internationally. In this episode of Family Business Today, Marshall will share: How the specialty peanut company Hubs got its start with Marshall’s grandmother D ..read more

Our guest today is Bill Smith. Bill Smith has been involved with his family business for over 30 years. Royal Cup Coffee & Tea has been in his family since his grandfather bought the company in 1950.  In 2014, Bill was promoted to the President and CEO role, following his uncle and moving the guidance of the business to him as a third-generation leader. Bill launched Double Iron Consulting in 2021 to serve and help small to medium-sized businesses and family business owners and executives clarify and achieve their goals.  He understands what it’s like to be in their position and ..read more

Our guest today is Deena Chochinov. Over the last 30 years, Deena has worked as a therapist, management consultant and family enterprise advisor with people and organizations seeking meaningful change. Her rare skill set enables her to strengthen family businesses on a strategic level, while ensuring that healthy interpersonal dynamics support a firm’s continuity and prosperity. As a family facilitator, Deena works with multi-generational families who seek the tools and techniques to make smart decisions, manage conflict effectively and develop strong, lasting relationships. She is based in V ..read more

Our guest today is Larry Olsen. Larry Olsen is CEO and creator of Aperneo and is an international speaker, author, podcast host, and executive coach. He has years of experience working with Fortune 50 companies, championship teams, and entrepreneurs on establishing their vision and sense of purpose. Larry is passionate about providing individuals and teams quick, actionable guidance on how to break ingrained, ineffective habits that they did not even know were holding them back. In this episode of Family Business Today, Larry will share: How our success in business and in life is tied to le ..read more

John and Daniel Stewart joins our host Greg Lewis on this week’s edition of Family Business Today. John is the founder and CEO of Stewart Leadership. Stewart Leadership is recognized internationally for its feedback assessments, training tools, and solid, results-focused coaching services designed to guide teams and individuals to adapt, grow, and reach new levels of performance. John lives with his wife, Debra, near Portland, Oregon and has four sons and sixteen grandchildren. Daniel is a sought-after talent management and leadership development consultant and coach, and he leads Stewart Lea ..read more