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Our guest today is Julie Walton Garland. As a third-generation owner, Julie has carried Walton's into a new era while honoring the legacy her grandmother began. After earning her B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder, she returned home to Franklin, Tennessee and officially joined the family business in 2012. Since then, she’s earned her Graduate Gemologist diploma, expanded the brand’s online presence, led a full showroom renovation, and deepened Walton’scommitment to philanthropy and community involvement. Julie’s love for Franklin, Tennessee, runs deep. She’s a passionate advocate for the continued success of Main Street and takes pride in creating a welcoming, elevated experience for every client who walks through the door. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: How Julie went from wedding planning after college to a co-owner of her family businessThe things her grandmother taught her about running a businessThe value of place to family businessesHow Walton’s competes with big national chains and the InternetThe surprising thing about running a family businessAnd more…. To learn more about Julie and Walton’s Jewelry, visit www.waltonsjewelry.com.  At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Ray Chung. Ray is an entrepreneur, an advisor, and serves as a senior consultant at Rising Sun Consultants, a servant leadership and organizational consulting company. Prior to his most current endeavor inconsulting, he has led in the area of people and culture for organizations including LINKBANK, TE Connectivity, and Willis Towers Watson. Ray's favorite part of his job is simply showing up and serving — going on a walk with a leader on the Appalachian Trail, flipping burgers for his teammates, or visiting the storefronts of entrepreneurs in Rwanda. In addition to his currentrole, Ray is a proud ambassador for HOPE International, serves as a mentor with Ardent Mentoring, and is on the board for Brethren In Christ. He enjoys trail running, a good cup of coffee, and is a huge fan of The Finish Line Pledge Podcast. Ray and his wife, Heather, live in Dillsburg, PA (home of the infamous New Year's Eve Pickle Drop). They have three children, Micah, Delia, and Eden. They are members of The Meeting House Church. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: How to transition from “the boss” to a servant leader of your family businessPractical ways that a family business owner can earn trustHow lead from family valuesThe first steps to becoming more service-oriented as a family business ownerThe role humility plays in a successful family businessAnd more…. To learn more about Ray and his business, visit https://risingsunconsultants.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Ross Treleven. Ross was named President of Sprague Pest Solutions in January 2021 and named CEO in May 2024. Ross joined Sprague in 1998 for a summer job in high school, becoming a technician in college, wherehe attended Gonzaga University completing a Business Marketing Degree. He also holds an M.B.A. from the University of Denver. After graduating from Gonzaga in 2004, Ross moved from technician to sales, further learning the business from the ground up. He became the Branch Manager for theSeattle branch in 2006 and then the Denver branch in 2011 before being named District Manager for the Mountain Region in 2015. He then went on to become the Regional Manager and built our internal Operations Center at the home office. In 2016, he was promoted to General Manager before being named Vice President of Operations in 2018, and Executive Vice President in 2019. Ross is a recipient of the 2021 SouthSound Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and 2018 Vistage Impact Award (Puget Sound). He currently serves on the board of directors for Cambium Endeavors, Sprague Pest Solutions, the TMC Corporation,and the Treleven Family Foundation; and volunteers his time with Degrees of Change and the Annie Wright Schools' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee in Tacoma, Washington. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: The key leadership principles that have led to multiple successful leadership transitionsHow Ross’s family practices balance and transparency in the businessThe difference between preparing a family member to own versus lead the businessSpecific moments that helped shape Ross’s leadership developmentThe innovative ways Sprague Pest Solutions prepares leaders and cultivates interest in the Next GenAnd more…. To learn more about Ross and his business, visit https://www.spraguepest.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Brent Thomas with family-owned Tepi Naturals in Yorba Linda, California. Brent always had a deep desire to create something of his own. He just didn’t know it would lead to Tepi Naturals. He uncovered his passion forchemistry during community college, at a time when he wasn’t sure what path to take. Drawn to the clarity and structure of the subject, he went on to earn his B.S. in Chemistry from CSU Fullerton and later a master’s in Organic Chemistry from San Diego State University. Through his experience in organic synthesis, Brent saw a major issue with synthetic materials: while they might solve one problem, plenty of others can quickly unravel. During his time as a quality control manager at a biotech company, he realized that he wanted to build something for himself – not for the future of another company.With a piqued interest from the studies his father shared with him and deeply rooted family ties, Brent saw the perfect opportunity to start a business where everyone could bring something unique to the table. Today, he’s fulfilling hisdream of creating clean, healthy, and non-toxic skincare products for all through Tepi Naturals.   In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: Why Brent decided to start Tepi Naturals as a family business rather than pitch his idea to an existing skincare brandHow Tepi Naturals competes in the saturated beauty industryThe work Brent and his family have done to re-establish good communicationThe strategies for Brent and his family to keep family and business separate Advice for those thinking of starting a family businessAnd more…  Brent, we wish you and your business continued success. To learn more about Brent, Tepi Naturals and where to buy their products visit https://www.tepinaturals.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com.   If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant.   Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Lisa Ascolese, Founder and CEO of Inventing A to Z. Lisa is an inventor, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and the founder of several ventures, including Inventing A to Z, a product development company, and Inventors Spotlight TV, a shopping network designed to help inventors showcase their brands and sell their products.  Lisa is also the host of The Inventress Podcast, where sheoffers invaluable insights into inventing, entrepreneurship, and the challenges and triumphs of building a business. She recently became a published author with her book The Inventress’s Guide to Inventing the RightWay: All or Nothing, Now or Never! and has been featured on ABC 7 NY Here and Now with Sandra Bookman to discuss her journey as an inventor and business leader. She has also come out with another book, My Favorite Book of Lullabies, a children's lullaby book with interactive QR codes to have the lullabies play along with the book as the adult reads/singswith Lisa.   In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Lisa is passionate about empowering women. Lisa is the founder of a nonprofit organization about empowering women called AOWIE, The Association of Women Inventors and Entrepreneurs. She hosts the annual AOWIE Women’s Empowerment Conference, which brings together entrepreneurs for learning, networking, and growth.  In this episode of Family Business Today, youwill learn: What pushed Lisa to begin her inventing journeyWhat resilience and consistency looked like for Lisa as she built her businessHow she came up with her slogan: “Lifting Each Other Up Two Hands at a Time and Sometimes You Need a Foot”Lisa’s advice for second- and third-generation family businesses when things get hardWhat Lisa has learned about how to be successful as an entrepreneurAnd more…. To learn more about Lisa, her business Inventing A to Z, or any of her books, visit https://inventingatoz.com/.   At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Jeff Rutt, CEO and Founder of KeystoneCustom Homes, a Pennsylvania-based home building company that has built over 8000 homes. Early in Jeff’s career, God got Jeff’s attention in the area of generosity. It wasn’t long after starting Keystone that Jeff launched HopeInternational. Since its inception, HOPE has provided more than $1.5 billion dollars to more than 2.5 million small business owners across 24 countries in the form of microfinance loans in order to empower them to break their own cycle of poverty with the gifts that God gave them. Over the years, Jeff has used profits from Keystone to fuelHope’s mission. However, Jeff and his family have taken another step further by giving away 89% of the ownership of Keystone through the National Christian Foundation. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: Why it is important to create social value alongside financial returns in your family businessWhat the impact of Hope’s microfinancing initiative has been around the worldAnswers to the key questions a business owner should ask before starting a social enterprise initiative in their businessHow you can practice significant generosity in your business and continue their legacy by transitioning ownership to the next generationAdvice for family business owners who might consider giving away their business as part of their transition planAnd more….  To learn more about Jeff Rutt and Keystone Custom Homes, visit their website at www.keystonecustomhomes.com. To learn more about or partner with Hope International, visit www.hopeinternational.org.   At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Eric Corliss. Eric Corliss is the fifth-generation steward of CorlissManagement Group (CMG), a private real estate development and investment firm with deep roots in Washington State. Alongside his brother Steve, Eric has guided CMG’s evolution from its historic foundations in aggregates and sand and gravel into a contemporary enterprise emphasizing long-term real estate value, private lending, and strategic land development. Building upon the family’s existing foundation of over 2,000 acres across Pierce and King Counties, Eric has focused on enhancing operations, expanding the firm’s impact, and thoughtfully developing assets such as the 1,300-acre Sunrise master-planned community, along with multifamily, self-storage, commercial, and industrial properties.  Eric combines hands-on operational expertise in finance,construction, and private lending with a deep commitment to multi-generational stewardship. His approach merges practical execution with visionary planning, fostering sustainable growth for the family enterprise. Additionally, Eric serves as Co-Principal of 1892 Capital Partners, CMG’s private lending arm, aligning flexible capital solutions with seasoned real estate professionals. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Eric is dedicated to his role as a husband and father of three daughters. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys trail running and mountain biking with his family.  In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: The ways to carry the weight of legacy, while still moving forward and evolvingHis experience with succession and what he would do differentlyHow he and his brother share leadership of their family businessHow stewardship and succession planning are linkedThe myths around behind being a fifth-generation business and the importance of communication and family cultureAnd more… To learn more about Eric and Corliss Management Group visit https://www.corlissco.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Tyson Ray. After nearly three decades building a successful financial advisory practice, Tyson thought he had it all figured out—until his 50th birthday reality check revealed his own succession plan was not what he thought it was. That moment of brutal honesty sparked the question: “If I wasn’t prepared, how many other advisors are walking around with the same blind spot?” The answer led to his book Total Succession, his SPACE™ framework (See, Prepare, Act, Commit, Exit), and The Total Succession podcast, where he helps financial advisors exit their businesses with clarity, confidence, and no regrets. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: Why focusing on business sellability canimprove the day-to-day and the future of a family businessThe mistakes family businesses make thatunintentionally make their business harder to sellThat sellability is about more than just the family business owner’s financial outcome and can help protect employees, clients, and family membersThe reasons family business owners often build businesses that can’t function without themThe signs to watch out for that a family business isn’t as sellable as owners assumedAnd more… To learn more about Tyson and his business, visit https://totalsuccession.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Ruschelle Khanna. Ruschelle is a Chief Wellness & Emotions Officer for families navigating the emotional and relational complexities of wealth, succession, and intergenerational legacy. She works with parents, adult children, and family systems to improve communication, heal inherited patterns, and support healthier leadership transitions. Through her private Family Alignment engagements, Ruschelle helps families move from tension and avoidance to clarity, trust, and shared direction. Her work is discreet, non-pathologizing, and designed to complement financial, legal, and advisory structures. She is the author of Inherited Trauma and Family Wealth, a book exploring how unspoken emotional dynamics, family history, and identity shape financial decision-making and succession outcomes.  Ruschelle is also the co-founder of the Ancestral HealingCenter. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: Why family business members find it difficultto discuss moneyWhen is the best time to start the transitionplanning conversationThe signs that a family is reacting frominherited stress rather than responding from shared valuesHow high-stress moments for family businessescan cause inherited patterns, bad or good, to surface and replayMore about Ruschelle’s book and otherresources for family business members who recognize old patterns affectingtheir family’s business decisionsAnd more… To learn more about Ruschelle and her business, visit https://www.lifestyleforlegacy.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Christophe Cloitre. Christophe is the President of Ashland Electric Products located in Rochester, New Hampshire. Ashland Electric was founded in 1953 as an original equipment manufacturer of high-performance motors, fans and blowers for the aerospace, medical, transportation and military markets. Ashland was purchased by the Cloitre Family in 1985. Christophe has run the family business for the past 10 years. He has worked in the family business for 40 years in a variety of roles. He is active in his community promoting the trades as a viable career path and a debt free alternative for secondary and post-secondary education. Christophe is a member of a CEO Peer Group at the University of New Hampshire Center for Family Enterprise. He lives in Dover, NH with his wife, Malone, and their animals. He enjoys sailing, surfing, traveling and landscaping in his free time. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: How specializing and staying nimble in theface of changing demand has led to the longevity of Ashland Electric ProductsHow Christophe has spent 40 years in hisfamily’s business, from summers spent cleaning to his role as president of thebusinessChristophe’s personal experience withtransitioning into the president’s role of his family’s businessHow peer groups of other family businessowners and CEOs have supported Christophe through the nuts and bolts details ofrunning a family businessThe advice Christophe has for the Next Genwho are preparing to take over their family businessAnd more… To learn more about Christophe and his family business Ashland Electric Products, Inc., visit www.ashlandelectric.com. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guests today are Morgan Weinstock and Jackson Wetherington. Morgan is a founding member and the driving force behind the marketing strategy at Jackson Morgan Southern Cream. With over a decade of experience in the spirits industry, Morgan brings a unique blend of innovative creativity and familiarity to Jackson Morgan, a family-owned and operated business established in the small town of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Morgan's journey into the spirits industry was a natural progression from her background in luxury event planning and hospitality. In her current role, Morgan handles a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing the overall marketing strategy, coordinating paid media, directing photoshoots, managing events, and fostering brand partnerships. Jackson is the operations director for Jackson Morgan Southern Cream, a role he officially took on in June 2022 after years of part-time involvement with the company since its inception. Jackson’s journey into the industry was influenced by his upbringing near Jack Daniel’s distillery, the rising popularity of flavored spirits, and the feeling of family connection that led to the creation of Jackson Morgan Southern Cream. In addition to overseeing demand forecasting, production scheduling, and vendor management, Jackson also contributes to marketing efforts and new product launches.   In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: How their business has evolved since Alfred Wetherington's whiskey still in 1921. What it is like to co-lead their family business with a sibling and how they worked together to carve out their individual roles. How Morgan Southern Cream encourages people to slow down and truly connect with one another What slowing down looks like in their own lives and how that helps them connect with their customers How clear boundaries, open communication, and outside voices help navigate their business in making family and business decisions And more… To learn more about our guests and their business, visit https://sipjacksonmorgan.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is Matt Nielsen. Matt is a third-generation steward, director and shareholder for their family-owned Nielsen-Massey enterprises. He currently operates as the Strategic Advisor for Corporate Development, overseeing the companies’ inorganic growth strategies via acquisition and investment. Over Matt's 30+ years engaged in the family business, he also has had responsibility at one time or another for the company’s worldwide operations, retail & food service sales, strategic initiatives, and a European business unit. In addition to serving on the Nielsen-Massey board ofdirectors, he is currently the Director for family-owned Graziano Brothers, a 4th generation producer of specialty sausage products, specialty retailer and wholesaler; Director for Family Enterprise USA; Vice President – Treasurer and Director of the Nielsen-Massey Foundation; Executive in Residence, Mentor and Panelist in Kellogg’s John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises. Matt graduated from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg,Pennsylvania and holds two Certificates of Professional Achievement in Family Business Leadership and Governance from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Evanston, Illinois. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: Which Nielsen Massey product Greg uses often when cooking breakfast for his familyHow Nielsen Massey’s governance structure has changed over timeThe process Matt’s family followed in forming an independent boardHow the family recruited for and chose a non-family CEOThe role of a Family Shareholder DirectorWhy Matt works with family business centers oftenAnd more… To learn more about the Nielsen family and Nielsen Massey Vanillas, visit https://nielsenmassey.com/.    At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your business transition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guest today is JC Carr. JC serves as Territory Account Manager at World Emblem, aglobal manufacturing leader, and CEO of Whips Miami, an exotic car brokerage business he founded while attending the University of Alabama where he has a degree in Business Administration and HR Law. He has gained comprehensive operational experience across manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Houston, and Atlanta. JC leads company-wide philanthropy initiatives at WorldEmblem and leverages his 120K+ social media followers to bridge traditional manufacturing with digital innovation. A member of the YPO Next-Gen Forum in South Florida, he brings fresh perspectives through modern technology and progressive approaches, helping transform the manufacturing industry for the next generation. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: How World Emblem has thrived as the global economyhas changedWhat prepared JC for his involvement in hisfamily’s businessThe questions Next Gen leaders should askbefore joining their family businessHow JC’s success on social media has led toimportant questions about how to connect manufacturing products to the digitalworldThe ways World Emblem has given backAnd more… To learn more about JC or his family business, visit https://www.worldemblem.com/.    At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (follow link) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!

Our guests today are Kati and Alex Pauls. Kati and Alex are the visionary duo behind KP Design — atransformational branding studio that helps entrepreneurs uncover what’s true and build what’s needed to carry it forward. Blending soul and strategy, they guide clients through identity work, messaging clarity, and aligned design. Together with their oldest daughter, they’re building a family-led creative legacy rooted in truth, beauty, and resonance — and shaping the future of branding in the age of AI.  In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: The steps family businesses can take to get to the core of who they areThe most common mistakes businesses make with brandingHow family businesses can use AI in branding their businessThe first thing family business owners should do as they pivot or transition from their businessHow to know if a family business has outgrown its brand and what to do nextAnd more… To learn more about the Paul’s family and their business, visit https://kpdesign.ca/.    At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (followlink) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a FamilyBusiness…. We Know!

Our guests today are Dr. Flora Waples and her sister, Dominique Waples-Trefil. These powerhouse sisters founded RESTOR medical Spa in 2011 in the Denver area. Dr. Flora Waples is a board-certified physician with degrees from the University of Chicago and Cornell Medical School at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Waples completed her residency in Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care at the University of Chicago. RESTOR Medical Spa fulfilled her dream of providing a complete wellness and aesthetics practice that helps patients feel as good as they look and look as good as they feel. Today Dr. Waples practices cutting-edge aesthetic, regenerative, and longevity medicine at RESTOR Medical Spa, teaches at RESTOR Academy, and works full-time as the Medical Director at RESTOR Medical Spa. In this episode of Family Business Today, you will learn: How the sisters’ previous experience preparedthem to successfully start their businessThe importance of having very clear roles andliving in community when you work every day with familyThe tools for how to handle disagreementswith family membersThe sisters’ advice to siblings thinking ofgoing into business togetherThe importance of owners of family businesseshaving difficult conversations about prioritiesAnd more… To learn more about their business RESTOR Medical Spa, visit their website at https://www.restormedicalspa.com/. At the Tennessee Center for Family Business our passion is to help business owners create a positive environment in which their family THRIVES, their business performs and working together they create a lasting family legacy. To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business visit www.tncfb.com. If you are considering a transition in your family business contact us today for a FREE  Transition Assessment (followlink) and receive a one-on-one review of your businesstransition preparedness with a family business consultant. Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!