Family Business Audiocast · 2024-02-28 · 35 min
In the sixteenth episode of The Family Business Audiocast, host R. Adam Smith welcomes David Werdiger, a consultant to family businesses and author of "Transition." Drawing from his own experience as a founder who sold his business, Werdiger shares insights on succession planning challenges, particularly the "sticky baton" syndrome where founders struggle to relinquish control. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining entrepreneurial spirit across generations and explains how family wealth office structures can evolve beyond a single business. Werdiger discusses the emotional preparation needed for business exits, arguing that owners must create space between their personal identity and their business to maximize value during transitions. The conversation explores how family enterprises can balance financial returns with socio-emotional wealth and concludes with perspectives on family office investment advantages over institutional investors.
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