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Insights from over 100 years of experience
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Insights from over 100 years of experience.
I got a gift I wasn't supposed to see yet
My daughter's first story reveals a powerful truth about family businesses: the struggles, left turns, and hard-earned lessons from your past may be your greatest competitive advantage — if you capture and share them.
The monkey only had to open its hand
Leadership often means letting go. Using the metaphor of a monkey trap, Matt explores how family business leaders can loosen their grip, empower others, and build the next generation while they're still here to guide it.
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If it grows like a weed, it probably is a weed
Wall Street rewards speed. Family businesses are built for endurance. The real challenge is balancing growth, liquidity, and control while choosing the right fuel to preserve sovereignty for generations to come.