Fearless Family Business
Fearless Family Business focuses on the unique dynamics and challenges of family-owned enterprises. Hosted by Adam Hill, a fourth-generation CEO and passionate advocate for family businesses, the show aims to empower listeners by sharing insights, best practices, and personal experiences. Each episode will explore essential topics such as generational succession planning, maintaining founder values, and fostering healthy family relationships within the business context.
Episodes
How do family-owned enterprises overcome resistance to change and other dysfunctions, setting a course for success from generation to generation?
Join Adam Hill as he talks with seasoned CEO and family business advocate, Rob Ferguson, about the dynamics of family-controlled entities. They discuss the importance of leadership, implementing proper governance, facing change, and how to prioritize for success. They also cover building...
How can you ensure your family's wealth is preserved and wisely managed across generations?
Adam Hill talks with international speaker and founder of Generational Wisdom, Julia Myers, about the vital importance of passing on not just generational wealth, but wisdom, to our children.
Julia shares the transformative journey that led her to discover how financial acumen must be wedded to wisdom in order to create true abundance fo...
How does a decades-old family business adapt and survive despite modern challenges?
Join Adam Hill as he chats with Ben Hertzman, president of Progress Luv2Pak, about the company's rich history, the transition between generations, and their innovative steps in domestic manufacturing and sustainability.
From his Procter & Gamble days to launching Gather Packaging, Ben reveals how sustainability is reshaping the packaging world. W...
Curious about how to successfully transition a family business while preserving its legacy?
In this episode, Adam chats with Andrea Carpenter, a seasoned expert in family business succession who shares her personal experiences growing up in a family business and the critical role that open communication played in her formation, while exploring how both family business leaders and next-generation members can balance honoring legacy ...
Ever thought about using an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a way to transition your business?
In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with ESOP expert Kelly Finnell to break down how these plans work, why they’re the best move for some family-owned businesses, and what it really takes to put one in place.
They’ll cover how ESOPs can protect your company’s culture, reward your team, and offer a meaningful path to succession—all...
Join Adam Hill in exploring the journey of Andrew Cohen as he navigates the ownership transition of Moosylvania, the legendary advertising agency his father started. Andrew candidly shares the challenges of taking the reins, the dynamics of working alongside his father, and how his leadership role has unfolded over time.
Discover how Andrew is embracing creativity in the face of AI advancements (including their innovative brainstorm...
Adam and Marie Hill explore the intricate dance of balancing love and business. From setting boundaries to fostering open communication, the Hills offer insights into creating a supportive environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth.
They share personal stories and practical strategies for maintaining a thriving partnership while managing separate businesses. Tune in and discover how to transform your relationsh...
Join Adam Hill as he chats with Joey Goone, president of Utopia Experience, about the dynamic journey of running a legacy business.
Explore how his events company evolved–especially during a time when in-person events ground to a sudden halt!–and learn about Joey's core value of leading with love.
Joey shares his unique approach to leadership, emphasizing positivity and personal growth. This episode offers insights into creating im...
Unlock the key to success in family businesses by mastering the balance between Vision and Execution.
Host Adam Hill dives into the classic “chicken or egg” debate—what truly comes first (and why does it matter)?
Get ready for a fresh perspective that challenges conventional wisdom, helping your family business break through stagnation, build a future-focused vision, and honor its legacy.
0:00 Intro
1:03 Vision vs execution in business
...
Discover how strategic planning can elevate your business's worth and ensure a smooth transition–unlike a shocking 70% of business owners who try to sell but can’t!
Explore the transformative journey of exit planning with Renee Russo, an expert in creating business value and personal energy management. Renee shares her insights on balancing leadership with self-prioritization, emphasizing the importance of personal well-being in...
Explore the transformative power of separating Visionary and Integrator roles in family businesses with host Adam Hill. Discover how this strategic division can prevent burnout, enhance accountability, and drive sustainable growth.
Drawing from personal experiences and proven business frameworks, Adam offers actionable insights to help leaders assess their strengths and implement effective role separation.
Whether you're lookin...
Explore the transformative power of virtual assistants with Adam Hill and Adrienne Green as they discuss how these resources can revolutionize family businesses. Adrienne shares her journey of running a virtual assistant firm with her husband while traveling the globe with their children, offering practical tips on balancing entrepreneurship with family life.
Discover strategies for hiring and managing virtual assistants, leveragin...
Introducing Startup Spouses! Join Adam and his wife, Marie, in this new series about business and marriage. Celebrating 26 years together, Adam and Marie credit the power of EOS-style meetings to upleveling their marriage. Discover how these weekly meetings with your spouse can enhance your relationship through tackling challenges together and fostering open communication.
0:00 Introduction
5:52 “Divide and conquer” approach
13:37 We...
Explore the intersection of psychology and business with host Adam Hill and Dr. Donna Marino, who shares her unique journey from a family of Manhattan electricians to becoming a psychologist and family business consultant. Discover the importance of proactive governance, effective conflict resolution strategies, and how psychology plays a crucial role in navigating the complexities of family-owned companies. Gain valuable insights ...
Today, Adam Hill celebrates 13 years of sobriety, reflecting on his journey from a jail cell after a DUI to becoming a top Ironman athlete and the CEO of his family’s business. Tune in for powerful insights on resilience, personal growth, and the striking parallels between overcoming life’s challenges and breaking through business barriers.
00:00 Introduction
05:06 Sobriety journey and life transformation
10:14 Why we stay in unhealth...
Host Adam Hill sits down with Dale Cooper, a father of 12 with an extraordinary journey—from a challenging upbringing to building a $15 million water slide restoration business. Dale shares hard-earned lessons from years of entrepreneurship, including the ups and downs of hiring family. With firsthand experience employing his own children, he reveals the dos and don’ts of integrating family into a business. Tune in for an inspiring...
Adam Hill tackles the critical challenge of addressing key issues in family businesses and explores effective strategies for creating a culture of openness, prioritizing problems, and solving them at their root. With practical tools like the "Five Whys" method and the EOS approach, Adam shares insights on building courage, fostering healthy conflict, and strengthening relationships. This episode offers valuable guidance for family ...
Join host Adam Hill as he welcomes Bryan McFarland, a third-generation family business owner and entrepreneur, to share his journey from joining his family's manufacturing sales agency to launching innovative ventures like 3x5 Life. Discover how Bryan champions the road less traveled and advocates for breaking the mold in entrepreneurship, education, and raising a family.
0:00 Intro
5:48 Family business transition challenges
11:07 ...
In this episode of Fearless Family Business, host Adam Hill inspires listeners to design a lifestyle that is not only fulfilling to them, but inspiring to others. And he doesn't stop there! Entrepreneurs and CEOs are called to action to empower their employees to design their dream lives, too. You'll leave this episode feeling as equipped as you are convicted with the call to empower those around you to live their best life possi...
Join host Adam Hill for a rich conversation with Mike McCarthy, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of GoBundance, as they explore the art of crafting enduring family legacies and cultures, particularly within the realms of wealth and family enterprises. The two discuss the significance of family meetings, family banks, and other actionable strategies that have the potential to impact a family’s values and wealth for many generation...
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Introducing… Aubrey O’Day Diddy’s former protege, television personality, platinum selling music artist, Danity Kane alum Aubrey O’Day joins veteran journalists Amy Robach and TJ Holmes to provide a unique perspective on the trial that has captivated the attention of the nation. Join them throughout the trial as they discuss, debate, and dissect every detail, every aspect of the proceedings. Aubrey will offer her opinions and expertise, as only she is qualified to do given her first-hand knowledge. From her days on Making the Band, as she emerged as the breakout star, the truth of the situation would be the opposite of the glitz and glamour. Listen throughout every minute of the trial, for this exclusive coverage. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes present Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, an iHeartRadio podcast.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.