How can you make everyone happy when a sale is made? Gene Siciliano joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to structure a sales compensation plan that doesn't result in the business owner resenting the money the sales staff are making.

The 21st century differentiator is values, not products. Jack Mitchell joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the way businesses differentiate themselves from the competition is not with products, but with the values they demonstrate.

One way or another, one day you will leave your company. Rick Smith joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the process of small business succession planning, including hiring, training and allowing your executive replacement to lead.

Have you had the "power of attorney" conversation with your family? Jim Blasingame talks about why you should have a conversation with family about power of attorney before you need it.

What does it take to be a Mommy and a corporate CEO? Sabrina Parsons joins Jim Blasingame to discuss becoming the second generation CEO of a family business, and the mother to three young children at the same time.

Fall in love with what you do, not with how you do it. Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame with examples of family businesses that successfully transitioned through generations by modifying and adapting their strategy and execution.

Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame with his own family business story and the strategic reasons why it didn’t transition to the next generation, plus important questions to address for family business continuity.

Is your family business prepared for the next generation? Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what is required for a family business to make the transition to the next generation.

What is the good and bad about being a minority shareholder? Jim Copland joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the issues that all parties must understand before becoming - or allowing - minority shareholders.

Don’t do this at home – hire a professional. David Gage joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why mediation within your business will probably require an outside, impartial professional.