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Lessons on Lacrosse, Life and Returning to the Family Business with Frankie and Stephen Kelly

In this special two-guest episode, brothers Frankie Kelly IV (BSBA ’14, MAC '15 and Stephen Kelly (BSBA '17) reminisce about their Carolina days as Family Enterprise students and lacrosse champions.

Sometimes, Selling the Business Can Be the Right Decision with Nikin Shah

Nikin Shah, founding partner at Front Porch Venture Partners shares his personal journey of growing up around his family’s business, co-leading it with his brother and ultimately making the decision to sell.

Governance Built on Family Values: A Family Business Board for the Future with Craig Stephenson

Craig Stephenson, president and CEO of COC Properties, explores the transformative power of good governance in family enterprises.

Creating a Family Employment Policy that Works for the Family and the Business with Chris Maslin

Cooper Biersach is joined by Chris Maslin, VP of HR and Organizational Development at The Biltmore Company, to unpack the essential elements of a strong family employment policy.

Humble Entrepreneurship with Ted Wentz

Ted Wentz of Quadratec talks about his unique path back to the family business—one that began with launching his own venture first.

The Both / And Business with Cathy Carroll

Join Cathy Carroll, author of Hug of War and president of Legacy Onward, for a deep dive into polarity thinking.

Purposeful Duality: Navigating Two Callings with Josh Gentine

Explore Josh Gentine's (MBA ’13) path back to the family business, Sargento, and the parallel journey he’s built as a family business consultant.

The Journey Home with Durant Bell

Durant Bell reflects on his long journey back to the family business, Bell Partners.

Expert Voices: Next-Gen Leadership with Steve Miller

Steve Miller, co-founder and adjunct assistant professor for the Family Enterprise Center discusses his research on next-generation leaders in family businesses.

Family Business Matters

Steve Miller, co-founder and adjunct assistant professor for the Family Enterprise Center and Cooper Biersach, co-founder and professor of the practice of Organizational Behavior talk about the beginnings of the center and why its important that it exists.