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Paul Spencer

You are the fabric of our nation.

Family businesses are a vital thread in the overall success of America.

  • Do you know that privately-held businesses with fewer than 100 employees represent almost 50% of the total US employment?
  • How about two-thirds (!) of the total US employment is championed by privately-held businesses of fewer than 500 employees?
  • Do you realize that your family business can sustain over multiple generations by compounding generational wisdom as soon as possible?
  • Do you understand that your two greatest assets are your family members and the time you have with them?
  • Are you aware that many boomer-owned family businesses are being sold to private equity because it was too late to cultivate the next-in-line leadership?

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Happy customers + happy employees + happy owners + happy families = success

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From my point of view we are heading in such a right direction (with regard to building a Product Team). We are in such a better place than we have been in say the last couple of years. We are a million light years ahead of where we used to be. So I am optimistic.

Chris

Creative Director

Our time together was a good investment for us. Money well spent.

Jim

President, Owner (G1)

8 years of executive coaching and one hour with you is worth more than all of the others combined.

Rick

Family Business Owner (G1)

Big IT problems and Paul navigated a very difficult personnel transition for us. Our VP of IT was a big part of our history and family and we did not know how to 'move' them.

Sarah

President, Family Business Owner (G2)

Thank you for everything you've done. Our business has been such a huge blessing but has been a massive weight on many of our shoulders due to personal conflicts that shouldn't even be there. You've helped immensely in identifying and overcoming those. For the first time in a very long time, both my wife and I are excited about what's to come.

Jason

Sales Director, Family Member (G2)

I remember when you said, "I don't do this - you do it". And I though OHH. I learned an immense amount of thoughtfulness with my decision making. How to rely on process and how to communicate and be clear. As well as to think outside of the box.

Stephanie

President, Family Business Owner (G2)

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December 21, 2025

Key Management and Leadership Build Lasting Value in Family Businesses

Focusing on key management and leadership adds lasting value to your business, supports smooth day-to-day operations, and appeals to buyers looking for stability and cohesion.
December 14, 2025

Why Corporate Structure Matters (and When it Doesn't)

Most owners worry too much about entity type when it comes to valuation. Focus on financial performance first, then address corporate structure with proper planning and expert guidance.
December 7, 2025

Earning Your Right to Win as a Business

Long-term business value grows from careful differentiation, consistent reputation, and mature systems—your right to win—built steadily over time.

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