Beyond The Family Business

Empire of Chocolate: The Ferrero Family Business w/ Luca Cottini Watch: https://lnkd.in/eZzwMiyi Listen: https://lnkd.in/e-NdtidX Historian Luca Cottini unpacks the extraordinary rise of the Ferrero family, from a humble bakery in Alba, Italy to the global empire behind Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, and Kinder. At the heart of the story is 2nd-gen leader Michele Ferrero, who turned constraints into creativity and products into cultural icons. With insights into Ferrero’s "work and give" philosophy and its deep respect for employees, this episode explores how innovation, storytelling, and family values built one of the world’s most beloved confectionery giants. Check out Luca Cottini's YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/e3K8PA-e

Mary Asante-Asamoah: Ghana's Mining & Farming Family Business Leader Watch: https://lnkd.in/eM4YT-wv Listen: https://lnkd.in/efdKtwTz Mary Asante-Asamoah is the Executive Director and 2nd Gen leader of Barbex . They are a mining services and agriculture business based in Ghana. Mary shares the entrepreneurial story of how her father started as a mining employee and saw an opportunity to start his own business. She delves into her own journey and how she originally worked in Washington DC with hopes of joining the UN. Lastly, Mary discusses the mindset required to be successful in Ghana.

We are lucky to have had the esteemed Martin Roll on our podcast a few months ago. He is a global family office expert who has mentored hundreds of family members. If you haven't seen this episode, you need to check it out!

Brian Adams: What is a Family Office? What makes a good FO leader? Watch: https://lnkd.in/esiCB6bb Listen: https://lnkd.in/efYazUms Brian C. Adams is an expert in the Family Office industry. He is a partner at Mack International LLC, an executive recruiter focused on family offices and the host of The Mack Podcast which specializes in family office content. Brian discusses what is a family office, what are the key roles, what makes a good candidate and what makes a family office unique. He also delves into common mistakes and emerging trends with family office teams.

Luke Leon: Canada's $3B Furniture Family Business Watch: https://lnkd.in/e9bfaNtT Listen: https://lnkd.in/esEHNNhx Luke Leon joins us to discuss his family business, LFL Group of Companies. They are best known for the Leon's Furniture and The Brick furniture retail stores. Luke shares the origins of the family business 115 years ago in Ontario, Canada. He discusses how the business evolved over time including the monumental acquisition of their competitor, The Brick. Lastly, he shares his own journey and why he fees a meritocracy is critical to a family business.

Why Succession Fails in Family Business - and How to Fix It YT: https://lnkd.in/eXxNN67F Apple: https://lnkd.in/eAGP9cM6 Succession is the elephant in the room for many family businesses. In a recent study, there has been a staggering 40% drop in next-gen participation is reshaping the future of family enterprises globally. Why? The next generation often feels unwelcome, unprepared or uninspired to take the reins. I believe the key to improving your odds lie in self-actualization. You need to foster an environment that enables them to have their own voice, morals, creativity and approach. If you’re navigating succession planning or thinking about the future of your family business, this episode is packed with actionable insights to inspire collaboration and innovation between generations.

Anthony Broccolini: Montreal's Real Estate Family Business Watch: https://lnkd.in/ecfBcEam Listen: https://lnkd.in/efYazUms Anthony Broccolini, CEO of Broccolini, shares how his family's real estate and construction business has successfully transitioned through three generations, evolving from a home building company to a diversified real estate investment and development firm. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining family values, embracing challenges, and providing early exposure to the next generation. Looking ahead, Broccolini is exploring strategic expansions into new asset classes like self-storage and multi-family rentals, while also closely monitoring emerging technologies like AI and robotics to identify opportunities to innovate and stay ahead of industry trends.

Jim Spatz: Visionary real estate developer discusses incredible family story of escaping the holocaust and building a business in Canada. https://lnkd.in/eR7g7J99

Scott McCain on Family Office & Philanthropy YT: https://lnkd.in/efS9baHv Apple: https://lnkd.in/eWpiE_SN

How to Assess Multi-Unit Real Estate Investments YT: https://lnkd.in/ethgVx9Y Apple: https://lnkd.in/eNNzviB7 My guest Chandler Haliburton is an expert in residential real estate investing. In this episode, we discuss his methodologies for evaluating a potential multi-unit investment.