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Apr. 11, 2012 at 6:09 pm CDT

According to Dr. John Fast just about every challenge he has ever run into dealing with a family business, can be boiled down to poor communication. Fast reveals the secret weapon to making family business successful no matter what kind of operation you have.

Apr. 11, 2012 at 5:58 pm CDT

Showing respect and appreciation is the lifeblood that keeps a family business strong. John Fast addresses the question most guys want answered, “Does this mean more group hugs?”

Apr. 11, 2012 at 5:04 pm CDT

Rich relationships are the real family jewels. You need to be clear on what your jewels are as you are doing your succession planning. What do you owe your kids?

Mar. 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm CDT

What will you do when you retire? It’s a question that doesn’t make much sense to most farmers since the plan is typically to go with the boots on. When we consider the word retirement it forces us to examine some very core self-perceptions.

Mar. 5, 2012 at 5:11 pm CST

For children playing in a sandbox disagreement often results flinging sand at everyone and everything. One way to avoid sandbox behaviour in the farm business is to establish a Family Code of Conduct.