In ninth grade I was voted to serve as president of my freshman class. I was excited for the chance to lead and excited to enter high school. For our school, the first task of each year was to plan a class retreat as a kickoff event. I had all kinds of ideas for it. […]
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At the December Monthly Educational Program: What I Wish I Had Known: Lesson Learned That Should’ve Been Taught, Chris Ahlum, President of Ahlum & Arbor, Nick Trifelos, National Sales Manager for Anthony-Thomas Candy Company, and Patrick Wathen, President of Equity spoke with Michelle Roseberry with HBK CPAs & Consultants. Their conversation traveled through the experiences
Before I became an executive coach and consultant, I was a teacher. I spent the better part of 20 years in the classroom, and the positive impact that my students and I had on each other was immeasurable. When I think about what set me on the path toward becoming a teacher, I remember Mr.
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Eclipse Creative started as a commercial photography studio in 1994. In their 30 years of business, they have expanded into a creative services company with three divisions offering photography, video, retouching, design, grand format printing, collateral printing, 3D printing and fabrication, installation, plus trade show and event services. Eclipse has been igniting their clients’ brands
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When it comes time to transfer your family-owned business on to the next generation, there is an incredible array of questions you’ll need to answer and options to consider. It’s not as simple as handing them the keys to the door. Although there are many additional estate planning tools and options, there are four main
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In today’s business world, companies are constantly seeking ways to enhance productivity, boost employee satisfaction, and improve their bottom line. One innovative approach to address these challenges is biophilic design – thoughtfully incorporating natural elements into the built environment through direct and indirect means. By reconnecting employees with nature, businesses can reap significant benefits and
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The HR Audit was the focus of our most recent Human Resources Roundtable. Whether you’re in the role of human resources (HR) for your family business or you have an HR professional on staff, it’s important to understand that this role is equal parts risk management, employer protector, and people advocate. For this session we’ve
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Anxiety is a topic that gets a lot of attention these days. It seems that every other podcast, book, article, or post from an influencer has to do with anxiety and how to cope with it. In our work at ILS, we help business leaders learn how to make sense of emotions like anxiety and
At the October Monthly Educational Program: Should We Keep It or Sell It? A Family Business at a Crossroads Jon Eesley with Windsor Advisory Group sat down with Bill Mead, formerly of Golf Car Company, about his experience selling his family business. The discussion was open and impactful, with Bill Mead sharing personal details while
Flying Horse Farms is a non-profit that provides camper experiences year-round for kids with serious illnesses and their families that was first opened in 2010 and hosts around 900 children and families every year. It is also a Service Provider for Conway Center for Family Business. We met with Sara McCain with Flying Horse Farms
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