Host Adam Hill sits down with Dale Cooper, a father of 12 with an extraordinary journey—from a challenging upbringing to building a $15 million water slide restoration business. Dale shares hard-earned lessons from years of entrepreneurship, including the ups and downs of hiring family. With firsthand experience employing his own children, he reveals the dos and don’ts of integrating family into a business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and practical insights for business owners and parents alike.

Resources Mentioned:

Safe Slides Restoration

Traction by Gino Wickman

The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

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Adam Hill tackles the critical challenge of addressing key issues in family businesses and explores effective strategies for creating a culture of openness, prioritizing problems, and solving them at their root. With practical tools like the "Five Whys" method and the EOS approach, Adam shares insights on building courage, fostering healthy conflict, and strengthening relationships. This episode offers valuable guidance for family business leaders looking to overcome obstacles, drive growth, and create a more harmonious work environment.

0:00 Intro

5:07 The root of issues

10:15 Courage to address avoided issues

15:22 Creating a culture of honesty

26:34 Practicing courage in decision-making

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Join host Adam Hill as he welcomes Bryan McFarland, a third-generation family business owner and entrepreneur, to share his journey from joining his family's manufacturing sales agency to launching innovative ventures like 3x5 Life. Discover how Bryan champions the road less traveled and advocates for breaking the mold in entrepreneurship, education, and raising a family.

0:00 Intro

5:48 Family business transition challenges

11:07 Entrepreneurial drive within family business

16:56 Personal development through habit change

22:48 Creating 3x5 Life

35:53 Importance of EQ

41:33 Benefits of EOS implementation

44:20 Homeschooling and family adventures

47:18 Encouraging untraditional paths

Resources Mentioned:

GoBundance

Hal Elrod’s SAVERS

Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg

Culture Index

EOS Worldwide

Bryan’s Instagram

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