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1 Balancing Business and Family

When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Take Over the Family Business

By Brandi Marek | March 30, 2026

One of the most emotionally charged moments in family business happens when a child says they want a different life. Here’s how to honor that truth and still protect the business you’ve built.

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Is Your Strategic Plan Gathering Dust? (Here’s What to Do About It)

By Ferguson Alliance | February 10, 2026

Strategic planning remains powerful for family businesses, but only when it’s actually used. Discover why most plans fail and how to transform yours into a living tool that drives results.

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Embrace the Hard: A Lesson from the Field for Family Businesses

By Price Ferguson | November 4, 2025

Former coach Price Ferguson shares a simple truth: the hard stuff is what makes it meaningful. In family business, challenges build resilience, teamwork, and growth. Don’t hope it’s easy—embrace the hard.

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Introducing the Prosperity Playbook: Real Conversations on Real Family Business Challenges

By Ferguson Alliance | October 27, 2025

The Ferguson Alliance team discusses how family businesses can handle pay raises fairly—with clear policies, objectivity, and a business-first mindset.

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The Family Business Balancing Act

By Brandi Marek | August 27, 2025

In the world of family business, balance is the key to success. Here are 6 areas where family business leaders need to find balance.

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What I Learned from Transitioning Out of Our Family Business

By Brandi Marek | August 5, 2025

After 15 years in my family’s business, I’ve lived the highs and lows of working with those you love. In this post, I share what I’ve learned about leadership, succession, and the real dynamics behind family-run companies—and why outside help made all the difference.

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Managing Tough Conversations in Family Businesses: Lessons from Brandi Marek on the Lead Like a Woman Show

By Brandi Marek | February 25, 2025

Tough conversations in family businesses can be challenging but are essential for growth and success. I share strategies drawn from my personal experiences in this interview on the Lead Like a Woman Show.

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Navigating the Complexities of Family Business: Manage 2 Win Podcast Interview

By Rob Ferguson | January 1, 2025

Running a family business comes with unique challenges, from succession planning to financial conflicts. Discover key strategies from the Prosperity Plan to navigate growth, leadership transitions, and long-term prosperity.

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Avoiding Burnout by Reclaiming Vacation Time

By Brandi Marek | July 3, 2023

As a culture, we’ve lost our ability to relax, refresh, and disconnect. Is the answer to burnout as simple as taking our vacation time?

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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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