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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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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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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Join host Adam Hill in this uplifting conversation with married entrepreneurs, Dave and Joya Van Der Laan, the couple behind Nourish House Calls. They share their inspiring story of becoming a family business when Dave left his legal career to join forces with Joya in the company she founded–all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Discover their perspectives on masculine and feminine roles, implementing systems like EOS to drive growth, and prioritizing marriage and family through it all.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:03] Joya and Dave’s career backgrounds

[04:50] About Nourish House Calls

[08:50] Common pain points and the benefits of regenerative medicine

[13:15] Dave’s transition from lawyer to family business partner

[18:38] Balancing business, marriage, and family life

[25:50] Involving children in the business

[31:02] Legacy and faith

[34:50] Implementing EOS in the Business

[42:10] Stress management tips for physical and mental well-being

Resources Mentioned:

Nourish House Calls

Gobundance

EOS

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Feeling constrained by your family business? It's time to liberate your legacy! Discover how to build a sustainable "family enterprise" that unlocks boundless opportunities and adaptable exit strategies.

In this episode, Adam Hill shares strategies for cultivating an abundance mindset, implementing disciplined structures, and empowering generational freedom - to help you forge a legacy that inspires for years to come.

[00:00] Introduction

[04:57] Defining freedom in family businesses

[06:53] Integrity and structure as foundations of freedom

[08:52] Implementing discipline and structure to create freedom

[14:03] Communication and generational freedom

[15:21] Expanding the concept of family businesses

[18:39] Exit strategies and sustainable business models

Resources Mentioned:

EOS

Traction by Gino Wickman

Next Gen Collaborative

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What does it take to redefine legacy and create a thriving "family enterprise" for future generations? In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with sisters Katie Rucker and Jenny Dinnen, who went from not getting along as kids to becoming co-presidents of their family business, MacKenzie Corp. Today, they share their inspiring journey and insights on navigating co-leadership, honoring legacy while innovating, and empowering the next generation through their Next Gen Collaborative. This is a must-watch conversation for anyone navigating the interpersonal challenges of family business!

[00:00] Introduction

[03:14] Growing up as siblings and working through interpersonal conflicts

[11:10] Choosing how you want your leadership to look

[17:17] Honoring the past while innovating for the future

[24:14] Finding your own unique identity in leadership

[33:49] Navigating co-leadership as siblings

[43:09] Building a community for next gen leaders

[53:13] Defining family legacy and personal goals

Resources Mentioned:

MacKenzie Corp

Next Gen Collaborative

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Don't let your business stagnate in the bubble of the family dynamic. In this episode, Adam Hill teaches us how to unlock the keys to elevating family legacy. Discover the surprising benefits of leveraging outside advisors to elevate your family business. Learn how to identify key problems, facilitate difficult conversations, and find the right experts to drive your company forward.

[00:00] Benefits of outside advisors in family businesses

[03:36] Initial reluctance and EOS implementation

[07:19] Targeted approach to outside advisors

[10:13] Identifying and prioritizing problems

[13:02] Facilitating difficult conversations

[16:20] Thinking differently with outside advisors

[19:30] Finding the right outside advisors

Resources Mentioned:

EOS

Gobundance

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Are you a family farmer struggling to navigate the complex dynamics of passing down your multi-generational business? In this episode, Matt Boos shares his proven strategies for smoothly transitioning your farm to the next generation. He shares powerful insights around fostering open communication, managing personalities, leveraging communities, and establishing a clear family ROI to guide decision-making and build a thriving, sustainable farming legacy.

[01:20] Farming and family business dynamics

[10:51] How to transition generations in family farms

[15:41] Strategies for successful transitions

[24:16] Why modeling needs to be broken up sometimes

[27:40] The power of peer groups and masterminds

[35:38] Why it’s not the business that fails, but family dynamics

[38:57] The importance of personality testing in family businesses

[43:32] Advice for next generation business leaders

Resources Mentioned:

www.mattboos.com

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