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Brandi Marek

What to do When You Feel Trapped in the Family Business

By Brandi Marek / March 28, 2023

Feeling obligated to join or stay in the family business, even if it’s not your passion or aligned with your career goals? Here’s what to do.

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Setting Boundaries between family and business

How to Set Boundaries Between Family and Business

By Brandi Marek / March 6, 2023

When you combine family with business, boundaries tend to blur. Here are 5 tips for preventing work from taking over your home life (and vice versa)

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Difficult Conversations - Family business argument

Resolving Family Business Arguments. How to Have Better Conversations When You Disagree.

By Brandi Marek / February 27, 2023

When you combine business and family, even routine conversations can seem harder due to underlying feelings and family dynamics. How to have better conversations when you disagree.

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3 things to get right about people

How to Create a Family Business Culture Where People Thrive

By Brandi Marek / January 17, 2023

In a tight labor market, your culture can be a competitive advantage and one of the most important factors in determining your success. Here are 3 strategies for creating a family business culture where people thrive.

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Talent Trends

Family business culture: our best advice for attracting, retaining, and motivating your workforce in 2023

By Brandi Marek / November 8, 2022

Want to attract, retain, and maintain your workforce in 2023? We advise that you orient yourself around these 5 trends.

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Hub Spoke Trap

The hub and spoke trap: 7 signs and 5 solutions

By Brandi Marek / September 6, 2022

In the early days, many small business owners find being the person making all the decisions to be exhilarating. Over time, the excitement wears off, and they find it exhausting instead. Especially when it means that you can’t fully take time off. Here’s how to break free.

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Leaving the nest

When do you leave the family business?

By Brandi Marek / August 2, 2022

What do you do when you’re ready to leave…and it’s the right decision for YOU…but it feels like everyone in the family is counting on you? An interview with Brandi Marek

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Building Culture With Remote Teams

Building Culture with Remote Teams

By Brandi Marek / June 14, 2022

More and more employees want the flexibility of remote work. Smart leaders see this as an opportunity to attract great workers. Your culture is what makes it work

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