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Hylant Member Spotlight
Diana: 00:03 This is Diana Schad, director of the Family Business Alliance. Joining us today is Matt Hylant, a fourth-generation member of Hylant, and Mike Hylant,… READ MORE
It’s Time to Dust Off the Buy-Sell Agreement for Your Family Business
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® If you have one or more owners of your family business, a buy-sell agreement is critical for the… READ MORE
Life Coach vs. Therapist: Which is right for you?
Ashley was rubbing her temples to try to soothe her pounding headache. She began to breathe more slowly and deeply as she felt the anxiety… READ MORE
Building a Culture by Design™
I’ve worked in some awesome companies— collaborative, educational, challenging, and most of all… fun! The best jobs have always had the best people. I’ve also… READ MORE
Fettig Member Spotlight
Click here for the audio version. Diana: (00:03) This is Diana Schad, director of Family Business Alliance. Joining me is Mike Fettig, president of Fettig.… READ MORE
Family Businesses are Different
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® If you own a business with another family member, you know that family businesses are different than other… READ MORE
Grand Rapids Label Company Member Spotlight
Click here for the audio version. Diana: (00:02) Hi, this is Diana Schad with the Family Business Alliance. Joining me is Bill Muir, President of Grand… READ MORE
Finding Top Talent – When It’s Time to Get Some Help
Written by Sheri Welsh – SPHR, CPC, CERS The struggle to find talent is real. The acute shortage of professional talent is staggering! Traditional methods… READ MORE
Grand Rapids Chair Member Spotlight
Geoff Miller joins FBA director, Diana Schad, to talk about the journey of Grand Rapids Chair. He highlights the highs and lows along the way,… READ MORE
How to Protect the Tax Benefits of Your Family Business
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® You may be one of the many business owners in the State of Michigan and across the county… READ MORE
Think Twice About Your Spouse Being the Bookkeeper for Your Family Business
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® For the last 18 years, I’ve helped many business owners whose spouses have handled the books and are… READ MORE
Game Room Guys Member Spotlight
Listen to the audio version here. Diana: (00:03) Good afternoon, this is Diana Schad, CEO of the Family Business Alliance. I am here today with father and son, Doug… READ MORE
Things you never want to hear over the Thanksgiving dinner table
Enjoy this excerpt from our Words of Wisdom book! Here’s to hoping you don’t hear any of these things on the 22nd when trying to… READ MORE
12th Annual Family Business Forum Recap
Click The Link Below to download and view the Take Aways from the Family Business Alliance’s 2018 Family Forum. Download Edit: Determining board member pay:… READ MORE
Kalsec Member Spotlight
Listen to the Audio Version Here. George and Martha Todd of Kalsec join Family Business Alliance CEO, Diana Schad, to talk about their business, it’s… READ MORE
Succession can be Non-Family Too
Several weeks ago, Amway made the headlines – the privately-held, family-owned company hired its first nonfamily CEO, Milind Pant. Mr. Pant brings tremendous leadership and… READ MORE
Family Succession: How to Achieve Equity
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® Last month, I wrote about the importance of balancing two principles in family succession. Family businesses need to… READ MORE
Member Spotlight with Martha’s Vineyard
Listen to the Audio Version Here This week please join us on an epicurean journey with Ilana Chamelly, second generation at Martha’s Vineyard. Ilana shares… READ MORE
Business Focus Podcast: Family Business Overview
Listen to the audio version here. Diana: [00:02] This is Diana Schad CEO of the Family Business Alliance of West Michigan. I am joined today by… READ MORE
Family Succession: The Importance of Equality
Written by Haans Mulder, JD, MBA, MST, CFP® In the succession of a family business, two principles are critical, but almost always in conflict. One is… READ MORE
