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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The goal is simple: to nurture customer loyalty beyond the first purchase. This involves creating positive customer experiences and building strong relationships. Why is this important? Because loyal customers are more likely to make repeat purchases. They’re also more likely to recommend your brand to others. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of
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At the October meeting of the Women in Family Business Peer Group, we discussed Communication Styles. So often, women are pressured to act and communicate in a specific way. The pressure to be ‘ladylike’ is forced upon us from a young age. This pressure women experience reflects in later life when so many of us
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So often we focus on trying to avoid the difficulties, obstacles, frustrations, and unwanted emotions that come our way. In our work as consultants, we call these “headaches.” But what if, instead, we could gain something more from these “headaches” and discover a path to greater fulfillment and growth? This was the focus of our
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October marks the annual observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), a critical initiative aimed at educating individuals and organizations about the importance of cybersecurity. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, this month serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance and proactive measures to protect our digital assets. In this blog post, I
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Meet Blue Sky Business Valuation. Elizabeth Petrie and Courtney Sparks White founded the valuation company in 2017. Blue Sky Business Valuation has been a Service Provider Member of the Conway Center for Family Business for over three years. We sat down with Courtney Sparks White to discuss the business and their involvement with the Conway
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This may be one of the hardest decisions to make when you are part of a multi-generational family business, especially if you have a C-Suite or leadership position, are an owner, shareholder, or all three. But it does happen. For many, this is an unfathomable crossroads and one you may believe is impossible. Questions keep
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The judges met and the results are in! Here are the honorees we will be celebrating at our 26th Annual Family Business Awards program on November 13th!
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Are You Leading on Autopilot? It Might Be Time to Recalibrate Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your leadership style? Or do you find yourself operating on autopilot, letting conversations, interactions, and challenges flow through you based on your usual habits? While autopilot can be a helpful tool—especially when you’re juggling a
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