Endorsements
"If you thought herding cats was hard, getting family members to operate as a family business is really hard! This book tells you not only why you must, but also shows you how!"
Dr. Beverly Smallwood, Licensed Psychologist and Family Counselor
"To succeed in family business, communication is MANDATORY. My good friend, Jolene Brown, is a great communicator and eager to help you help yourself! In this book your learn tips to keep peace in the family, which profits the business. Enjoy!"
Mark Pearson, Host of "Market to Market"
"Sometimes you need more than a 2x4! This statement is classic Jolene Brown-- Advice that's practical, honest, and highly productive. This is a must-read book for everyone involved in a family business.
Kim McConnell, AdFarm Founder and Partner
Kids, give this to your parents. Parents, give this to your kids! Grandparents and In-Laws, your read it too! By implementing these on-target tips, you'll dramatically improve your family business!"
Mike Trueblood, Director, Family Business Council, California State University, Fullerton
The Top Ten Stupid Things Families Do To Break Up Their Business™
6 CD Album with Manual
We can prevent many daily aggravations and family business catastrophes if we learn from the mistakes of others. These valuable lessons will provide insight and realistic tools to improve your productivity, profitability and family relationships. As you listen you’ll learn about in-laws and out-laws, off-site family and estates, daily communications and important meetings. From conversations to contracts, from assumptions to clarification, from complaints to celebrations, you will learn what it takes to save fighting on the way to the funeral home.
Comments about this CD album:
"...How do you put a price on saving a family and improving a business? You can't, but the content from this album did both."
"...Many speakers have told us 'why'...Jolene also shows us 'how'. Thank You!"
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The CD’s and Manual are to by used by individuals for
their personal and professional growth and may be shared with all in their
family business. The content is not to be used or duplicated for any other purpose.
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Track Titles
CD 1: Introduction and Point 1
Track 1 Here she is, Jolene Brown
Track 2 Family facts, feuds and fun
Track 3 Four tools
Track 4 Stages of family business
Track 5 Overview of the Top 10
Track 6 It's not a birthright!
Track 7 Where is business going?
Track 8 Do things in the right order
CD 2: Point 2 Finances & Point 3 Change
Track 1 Standing on solid financial ground
Track 2 Hire them well - conditions and questions
Track 3 Hire them well - qualifications
Track 4 Mine. Ours. Yours
CD 3: Point 4 Conversation Contract
Track 1 Three lies
Track 2 Assumptions to Clarifications
Track 3 The Deadly D's
Track 4 Exit strategy & Buy-Sell Agreement
CD 4: Point 5 Mind reading
Track 1 Wise Veterans
Track 2 Worker Bee Boomers
Track 3 Independent Generation X
Track 4 Educated Generation Y
Track 5 Contract For Communications
CD 5: Point 6 & 7 Building communication skills and
meetings; in-laws
Track 1 Reasons to Communicate
Track 2 Business Overview Part 1
Track 3 Business Overview Part 2
Track 4 In-laws, Off-Site Family & Employees
CD 6: Points 8, 9, 10 & conclusion
Track 1 Express Appreciation
Track 2 Parents' Responsibilities
Track 3 Get the Paperwork Done
Track 4 Time to Celebrate
