044-The Key Questions to Protect Your Wealth and the Family Business

07/08/2025 28 min
044-The Key Questions to Protect Your Wealth and the Family Business

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What if handing the business to your kids does more harm than good? In this episode, Adam and Steve Burton talk about the emotional and financial complexities of passing down a family-owned business. Drawing insights from the book Every Family's Business by Thomas William Deans, they explore the often-ignored questions that can make or break a legacy. Adam and Steve discuss: (00:01) The real risks of assuming your kids want—or are ready—to take over (00:06) Why differing visions between generations lead to conflict and burnout (00:12) How ownership structure and communication prevent team disruption (00:16) Why annual valuations and succession plans protect the entire family And more Resources:   Get your free personalized report at www.scaletosell.com/value Unlock your business's potential with our free Scale to Sell self-assessment Book your free discovery call with us today! Every Family's Business: 12 Common Sense Questions To Protect Your Wealth by Thomas William Deans Unlocking the Current Value and Dream Value of Your Business with Jason Early (Ep. 43)   Connect with Our Team:    Website: Scale to Sell [email protected]  LinkedIn: Scale to Sell Facebook: Scale to Sell YouTube: Scale to Sell Instagram: Scale to Sell   Connect with Adam Burton and Steve Burton:   LinkedIn: Adam Burton  LinkedIn: Steve Burton  

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