The Intentional Family Business #006

A family business is often the largest source of wealth for business owners, yet a recent study(1) found only 36 percent have a formal succession and continuity plan. Listen in on Damien’s must-hear conversation with guest Courtney Pullen—president of The Pullen Consulting Group—to find out why being intentional is important for your family, your business and your future. Here are just a few of the important areas covered: “Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” @ 4:37 Financial transparency and talking money values early in life @ 7:03 Three areas to work intentionally toward: stewardship, values and balance @ 10:24 Best practices on being intentional about wealth @ 15:17 The rising generation @ 18:02 “If left unattended, what would you predict is going to happen?” @ 19:39 Courtney Pullen has more than 25 years of experience in individual and family coaching, business and management consulting, leadership development, communication and team building. Courtney’s primary focus is as a consultant to financial services firms and affluent families. Follow Courtney on Twitter Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn Learn more about succession planning solutions for privately held businesses with BKDnext®, an intentional and thoughtful process to help you customize a detailed succession and continuity plan designed to create financial security for your family, your business and your future. (1) BKDnext 2015 Succession Planning Survey