71: Building A Family Business And Legacy Planning w/ Nike Anani

Name: Nike Anani Current Title: Founder at Nike Anani Consulting    About Nike: Nike Anani is an entrepreneur, Speaker, and Consultant. She was rated as a top-100 Family Business Consultant globally. She helps her clients bridge the gap between the senior and younger generations. As a result, they communicate, collaborate, and collectively gain clarity, to increase profit and productivity in their family businesses. With over a decade of family business expertise in Nigeria, Nike helps owners lead their family organizations to long-term impact and legacy. Her inside experience as a second-generation family business owner birthed a passion to help other families in building legacy enterprises that would outlive them. Nike is an accountant (ex-Deloitte UK) and a top-rated family business expert, with a Family Business and Wealth advisor qualification from Family Firm Institute. She is the co-founder of African Family Firms, a pan-African association of family businesses, and the host of "The Connected Generation" podcast - a top-10 Family Business podcast globally. Nike's clients choose to engage her, not only because of her extensive professional training but also because of her practical experience as both a business founder and a NextGen. This allows her to uniquely empathize with both generations and act as a connector. Nike is a champion for diversity and celebrates the uniqueness in every individual, family, and business.   DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: The state of Black family-owned businesses Why creating a legacy plan for your business is important Knowing when to start estate planning Tips for setting boundaries with family in business How to involve and groom your children or the future owners/decision-makers of your business early How to build a business that will outlast you The importance of bridging the gaps between generations in business Are you a business owner looking to get more clients and exposure? Does your business provide professional services that would be beneficial for a business owner starting their business? If so, submit your business to be listed in our directory, The Connect!  You may submit your business at:  https://blacktobusiness.com/theconnect/   For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/71    Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast!