Family Business Feature Stories
Discover the strategies, challenges, and defining moments that inspired generations of growth.
A Century of Care: The People-First Strategy of Behler-Young
During the Great Depression, Behler-Young’s founders split company earnings evenly among employees so every family could get by. A century later, that same mindset still shapes the business. READ MORE
From Possible Sale to Succession: How A Second Generation Stepped Up
When the future of BlackBerry Systems became uncertain, Cameron didn’t plan to take over. At least, not at first. What began as helping with a transition became the unexpected start of the company’s second generation. READ MORE
How Applied Innovation Fuels Multi-Generational Family Business Growth
From $500 and a line of credit to a thriving multi-generational family business, Applied Innovation’s story is one of risk, resilience, and reinvention. Read how bold legacy creates a bright future, from one generation to the next. READ MORE
Family Business Governance Lessons from the $10 Billion Lakers Sale
When Family Ties Aren’t Enough: What the Lakers Can Teach Us About Family Governance. For many family enterprises, the belief that “blood is thicker than water” runs deep. But as the recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers illustrates, family loyalty alone doesn’t guarantee harmony or long-term family business success. READ MORE
A Century of Care: The People-First Strategy of Behler-Young
During the Great Depression, Behler-Young’s founders split company earnings evenly among employees so every family could get by. A century later, that same mindset still shapes the business. READ MORE
From Possible Sale to Succession: How A Second Generation Stepped Up
When the future of BlackBerry Systems became uncertain, Cameron didn’t plan to take over. At least, not at first. What began as helping with a transition became the unexpected start of the company’s second generation. READ MORE
How Applied Innovation Fuels Multi-Generational Family Business Growth
From $500 and a line of credit to a thriving multi-generational family business, Applied Innovation’s story is one of risk, resilience, and reinvention. Read how bold legacy creates a bright future, from one generation to the next. READ MORE
Family Business Governance Lessons from the $10 Billion Lakers Sale
When Family Ties Aren’t Enough: What the Lakers Can Teach Us About Family Governance. For many family enterprises, the belief that “blood is thicker than water” runs deep. But as the recent sale of the Los Angeles Lakers illustrates, family loyalty alone doesn’t guarantee harmony or long-term family business success. READ MORE
