Family businesses come with their own unique challenges. To twist Tolstoy, “All happy family businesses are alike; each unhappy family business is unhappy in its way.” Craig Wieland has over 40 years of first-hand experience working in, and consulting with family businesses. In Family Business Rules, he explores what makes family businesses successful and all the ways they can become unhappy enterprises. He gets real as he talks about sibling rivalries, unethical behavior, the pain of addiction and embezzlement, and the frustrations of minority shareholders. He also talks about great success and what it takes to achieve it. Expect unfiltered, behind-the-scenes stories as Craig speaks with multi-generational family business owners as well as entrepreneurs who have built companies from the ground up. Family Business Rules provides an inside look at entrepreneurial life while highlighting key strategies to grow a prosperous business without it destroying your relationships.

Family Business Rules
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Family businesses come with their own unique challenges. To twist Tolstoy, “All happy family businesses are alike; each unhappy family business is unhappy in its way.” Craig Wieland has over 40 years of first-hand experience working in, and consulting with family businesses. In Family Business Rules, he explores what makes family businesses successful and all the ways they can become unhappy enterprises. He gets real as he talks about sibling rivalries, unethical behavior, the pain of addiction and embezzlement, and the frustrations of minority shareholders. He also talks about great success and what it takes to achieve it. Expect unfiltered, behind-the-scenes stories as Craig speaks with multi-generational family business owners as well as entrepreneurs who have built companies from the ground up. Family Business Rules provides an inside look at entrepreneurial life while highlighting key strategies to grow a prosperous business without it destroying your relationships.
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Recent Episodes

April 25, 2024
Building Connections: The Procore Story with Tooey Courtemanche (Part Two)
In part two, Tooey delves into the importance of building a high-performing culture at Procore. He shares his insights on creating a work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose. Discover how Tooey has cultivated a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference in the construction industry. Tooey also discusses the delicate balance between selling, making, and counting at Procore. He explains how he ensures that the company remains focused on its core mission while also achieving financial success. Learn how Tooey has struck the right balance between growth and profitability, creating a sustainable business model that has positioned Procore for continued success. This episode is a must-listen for any business leader or entrepreneur who wants to build a high-performing team and create a culture of innovation and excellence. Tooey Courtemanche's insights and experiences will inspire you to take your business to the next level.

April 18, 2024
Building Connections: The Procore Story with Tooey Courtemanche (Part One)
In this inspiring episode of Family Business Rules, Craig welcomes Tooey Courtemanche, the visionary founder and CEO of Procore Technologies. Driven by a lifelong passion for connecting people and building things, Tooey embarked on a mission to bridge the gap between the worlds of construction and software. In 2002, he founded Procore, a company that has revolutionized the construction industry. Through Tooey's unwavering vision, passion, and hard work, Procore has grown into a global leader in construction management software. Today, it connects over 2 million users across 150 countries, empowering them to collaborate seamlessly and build the world around us. Join Craig and Tooey for an inspiring conversation about the power of innovation, the importance of teamwork, and the transformative impact of technology on the construction industry. Discover how Tooey's unique background and unwavering determination have shaped Procore's incredible success story. Whether you're a seasoned construction professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will leave you motivated and inspired to make a difference in your industry.

March 28, 2024
Driven: How Tenacity Fueled Frank Stronach's Success (Part Two)
After chronicling his extraordinary journey from renting a garage to building Magna International into the world's largest automotive supplier, Frank Stronach shifts his sights toward improving the state of the U.S. economy and business landscape. The visionary entrepreneur and philanthropist lays out an ambitious road map for strengthening American industry and leveling the playing field. He discusses his interesting approach to overhauling the tax code in a bid to incentivize domestic manufacturing and production. Franks argues that strategic tax policies can rejuvenate the industrial base, create new jobs, increase exports, and reduce the trade deficit plaguing the nation. The legendary business leader also advocates for empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs as engines of economic growth and mobility. Having built multiple billion-dollar enterprises from the ground up, Stronach's bold vision could reshape the economic future. Listeners will gain insights from this icon's master class on using pro-growth policies to turbocharge the business sector and workers' prospects.
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