• Fearless Family Business

  • By: Adam Hill
  • Podcast

Fearless Family Business

By: Adam Hill
  • Summary

  • Fearless Family Business focuses on the unique dynamics and challenges of family-owned enterprises. Hosted by Adam Hill, a fourth-generation CEO and passionate advocate for family businesses, the show aims to empower listeners by sharing insights, best practices, and personal experiences. Each episode will explore essential topics such as generational succession planning, maintaining founder values, and fostering healthy family relationships within the business context. With a blend of expertise, relatable anecdotes, and light-hearted humor, Fearless Family Business is designed to support and
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Episodes
  • E13: How to “Get a Grip” on Your Family Business With EOS
    Nov 26 2024

    Implementing EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) has dramatically shifted Adam's experience as the CEO of his family business. It quickly resulted in 50 percent revenue growth–but the true impact was felt far beyond financial success. In this episode, Adam sings the praises of Geno Wickman's EOS and how it has created unity, harmony, and alignment since implementation. Listen and discover how EOS could unlock more freedom in your business, too!

    [00:00] Introduction to EOS

    [01:46] Gino Wickman's background and EOS concepts

    [04:40] Adam's personal journey with EOS

    [10:55] How EOS provides solutions to family businesses

    [16:19] Addressing people and structure issues

    [21:33] Building traction and executing on vision


    Resources Mentioned:

    EOS

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

    Good to Great

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    27 mins
  • E12: Prepare Your Business for a Successful Sale or Transition with Chris Goebel
    Nov 19 2024

    Are you thinking about selling your company or transitioning it to the next generation? In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with Chris Goebel who shares his wealth of experience in family business succession planning. After successfully leading his own family's transportation business through a transition, he now helps other companies do the same through Crossroads Advisers and Succession Plus.


    Chris shares great insights about preparing your business for sale, identifying areas of value, and ensuring a smooth transition. Whether you're a few years out from an exit or ready to sell now, the guidance and expertise Chris shares will prepare you with next steps.


    [00:00] Introduction

    [03:18] Identifying and creating value in your business

    [08:55] Chris’s personal experience in family business

    [13:25] Biggest lessons learned from transitioning the family business

    [18:21] Preparing for family business succession

    [23:52] The challenge of finding quality businesses

    [28:31] Powerful tips to consider if you’re looking to sell your business

    [30:44] On legacy and powerful resources about business succession

    [36:47] Tips for starting conversations on business succession


    Resources Mentioned:

    Crossroads Advisers

    Succession Plus


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    43 mins
  • E11: Master the Art of Healthy Conflict in Family Business
    Nov 12 2024

    Conflict is an inevitable part of any business, but for family enterprises, navigating conflicts can be especially challenging. In this episode, Adam Hill shares invaluable insights on mastering the art of healthy conflict.

    As a fourth-generation family business CEO and advisor, Adam draws from his own experiences and lessons learned to help family business leaders transform conflict into a catalyst for positive change.

    [00:00] Introduction

    [03:40] The added complexity in family business conflicts

    [08:11] The nature of fear and two ways to experience it

    [10:07] The conflict continuum

    [14:01] Healthy conflict

    [19:15] Overcoming artificial harmony and mean-spirited conflict

    Resources Mentioned:

    EOS

    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

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    27 mins

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