With each installment of our Video Blog Friday’s Series, Paul Karofsky reflects on influential lessons learned from his career working with family businesses. Each Friday, we will provide a new story with a unique topic – so stay tuned! We hope you enjoy the 13th feature in our series, Does punctuality really matter? where Dad […]
With each installment of our Video Blog Friday’s Series, Paul Karofsky reflects on influential lessons learned from his career working with family businesses. Each Friday, we will provide a new story with a unique topic – so stay tuned! We hope you enjoy the 12th feature in our series, Am I my uncle’s keeper? where […]
With each installment of our Video Blog Friday’s Series, Paul Karofsky reflects on influential lessons learned from his career working with family businesses. Each Friday, we will provide a new story with a unique topic – so stay tuned! We hope you enjoy the 11th feature in our series, If men and women are equal… […]
With each installment of our Video Blog Friday’s Series, Paul Karofsky reflects on influential lessons learned from his career working with family businesses. Each Friday, we will provide a new story with a unique topic – so stay tuned! We hope you enjoy the 10th feature in our series, When generational perspectives differ… where generational […]
Sure, it’s 2013 and we’re focused on looking forward — on planning and setting goals for the New Year. But let’s take time out for just a few minutes and look back at 2012. Is there something you wish you accomplished last year but didn’t? What is it that you wish you might have done […]
So, You’re in the Family Business… by Paul Karofsky Sandy: When I started to work for you, Dad, you told me I would take over the business. That was thirteen years ago. How long am I going to have to wait? Tom: I guess every father hopes to see his son follow in his footsteps, […]
So, You’re in the Family Business… by Paul Karofsky Ed: You kids have got to make some choices. If you can’t decide who’s going to run the business, I’m sure not going to do it for you. Lilly: But Dad, there are three of us who have worked here for several years. We all think […]
So, You’re in the Family Business… by Paul Karofsky Jean (Mom): You two used to have such a good relationship. But it has deteriorated as the problems in the business have increased. You’ve got to straighten out your personal relationship regardless of the business! Matt (son): Look, we’ve had pricing problems, delivery problems, and our […]
So, You’re in the Family Business… by Paul Karofsky Jeff: Look, Jane, we’ve been partners in this business for three years since Mom and Dad retired. Things have been going pretty well. I thought we understood each other and knew what to expect. I like your husband. I know he’s capable and talented, but I’m […]
So, You’re in the Family Business… by Paul Karofsky Janet: Come on, Dad, how many times will you change the terms of this buyout? Can’t we find a way to wrap this up? Roland: I know, Janet, but your Mom and I have always had two cars. I don’t think the continued use of my […]