Generations Made In America: Recent Episodes
Mickey Walters
The GENERATIONS MADE IN AMERICA Podcast is a platform for the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. These histories are part of America's history. They are filled with inspiring life and business lessons that are proof that the American Dream is alive. Their stories of how they started are priceless for others, especially entrepreneurs, those employed but unfulfilled, unemployed, students about to enter the workforce, and immigrants new to America. Knowledge that is there for the taking to gain valuable insights. If they can do it others can too!
Starting and growing a new business slow, steady, and strong...worked well for many! Key is to start! Remember, patience is a virtue and this canbe seen throughout the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. Just don't give up. Learn from your mistakes as well as your successes and be both determined and persistent to give life to that vision and dream that triggered you to start your own business in the first place.
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We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings ofLiberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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One truly beautiful orchestration of family and business. Their foundation for all that they do: BETTER-FASTER-SAFE! The power of using the right words during trying times along with a solid 'never giving up - never giving in' commitment can go a very long way. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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In business, pivoting is a term that describes the process of changing direction when the current strategy is not delivering the desired results ...Here after years of diversifying, one pivot doubled the size of the company over the next four years! Fantastic option taken at the right time! This is how a $2.5B a year annual revenue company 'makes it happen'!
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https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/day-zimmermann-inc
https://208537.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/208537/DZ_120_Ebook_FINAL.pdf
From 1855 to 1890, 8 million immigrants legallyentered America via Castle Garden, in Battery Park, NY. From 1892 to 1954, 12 million immigrantslegally entered America via Ellis Island, NY. America is a storybook of histories. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omaha_Steaks#:~:text=The%20company%20is%20named%20after,seafood%2C%20and%20some%20prepared%20foods.
In addition to his savvy financial and commercial career, W.C. Bradley earned a highly respected reputation for his integrity and ability in the way he conducted business in textile, railroad, and banking. enterprises. Here is a business founder, an entrepreneur, aninnovator, a visionary, a philanthropist, and brilliant leader, who always maintained his steadfast values throughout all of the businesses.www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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As quoted by Benny Bellamacina... You are only limited by your imagination! So true!
In 1926, 'WS' entered into a JV, joint venture, with Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company where Ford supplied the chassis from their Model T Ford, so that DARLEY could manufacture fire trucks! The marvel of this venture is that DARLEY was able to sell fire trucks for under $700 in a market that was selling them for $4-$5k!
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesinsights/2013/04/10/100-years-old-w-s-darley-is-still-teaching-growth-and-talent-lessons/
https://www.darley.com/news-events/inc-magazine-unveils-its-annual-list-of-americas-fastest-growing-private-companies-the-inc-5000/
In business, no matter what the outcome of an unanticipated challenge or failure, the experience, knowledge, and successes achieved prior will never disappear AND can be used to move forward with a new or better endeavor.
Proactive maneuvers can also be preventive measures if planned for ahead of time. These could be powerful and being aware of them can make the difference in your business's survival if or when caught in the middle of something out of nowhere. Here is one American multi-generation family business who knows oh so well.
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Mantras are powerful. They state not only a company's values but often their dreams! Learning how they achieved their success are stories filled with priceless lessons. Since the day we opened our doors in 1912 as a family-owned and -operated cedar and lumber company, we’ve looked for ways to help people live better. We continue to evolve by raising the bar, building quality, beauty and simplicity into people’s everyday lives.www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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At the age of 45 a farmer and mechanic decided to make toy drums for children one Christmas and quickly realized that this could be a great business. Today, the oldest drum manufacturer in America and a 7th generation family business! Who would have thought. BRAVO!www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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A vision of growing rice in CA seemed unheard of but not to one brilliant, innovative engineer turned farmer! Then, as an incredibly talented engineer he set his eyes on rectifying a problem with the Butte Creek Watershedto help restoration of the natural spring-run of chinook salmon. BRAVO!
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Amazing how far a great mantra can take you. Here, an attitude of 'We Work For You' gave this family business the focus that fared them well and continues to be a key component to their continued success!
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Their original goal from the start of the business and continues today, is to provide top-quality vegetable and herb plants at a decent price, so customers could experience the joy andsatisfaction of growing their own fresh food to feed their families.
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Their history is not only heartwarming but also a dynamic influencer for anyone thinking of starting a business. The corporate statement on the purpose of the business's existence is to 'glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us.' WOW! And, yes, they lived their belief via numerous policies one of which is that they are closed on Sundays. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/business-economy/truett-cathy-1921-2014/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick-fil-A#:~:text=Headquartered%20in%20College%20Park%2C%20Georgia,United%20Kingdom%20and%20South%20Africa.
When your business is a family business, the responsibilities expand to another level...it's personal AND for many an inherited responsibility to one day jointhe family business or take over the reins and continue the original goal of taking care of family through the family business. For many immigrants who came to America, family businesses were started for a fundamental purpose of putting food on the table, a roof overhead and eventually to raise a family. Often employees were looked upon as family.
The more you venture into learning about amazing American multi-generation family businesses you cannot help but notice different decisions made regarding long term objectives. Specifically, you'll find some businesses who decide a path that maintains a private approach as opposed to going public. There are pros and consto both paths... www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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https://mksh.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-taking-your-company-public/#:~:text=While%20going%20public%20can%20provide,before%20making%20a%20final%20decision.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boar%27s_Head_Provision_Company
Their ultimate greatest key to their success was their partnership which included unwavering confidence in each other, shared values, and the strength to hold firm and persevere throughout. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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"Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices." Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave.
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Starting in one industry might endure for generations or opportunities can pop up that will change the course of direction all due to changing times which also creates changing needs. The ability to supply a newly discovered need or ideal opportunity will have businesses reconsidering a business plan if the benefits warrant doing so especially if the financial investment required and the calculated risks are minimal. Being aware and curious can lead to great economic rewards.
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https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2003/07/31/hussey-seating-crossing-big-pond/51268958007/
Hard times can have a family business closing down or being sold but in the true beauty of a family business, one never knows what might be down the road such as a future generation purchasing the family business... as is what has transpired to today's highlighted multi-generation family business.
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https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/article/21238067/stuckeys-sweet-sweet-comeback
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An example of the entrepreneurial spirit that pushes through can be found in every industry. Some farmers for instance will work the land and produce a variety of produce for the local market but the entrepreneur will not be satisfied with this. They will diversify their produce into a variety of products and expand their offerings to the local markets to regional, to national, and even global distributions. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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Johnny Appleseed - https://waapple.org/johnny-appleseed/#:~:text=Although%20legend%20paints%20a%20picture,thousands%20of%20productive%20apple%20trees.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_J.M._Smucker_Company
TASCA is a fourth generation American family business that was founded by Robert 'Bob' Tasca, Sr. in 1943. Their corporate office is located in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Most businesses face challenges, some catastrophic and TASCA's experience came in 1953 as they had just opened the original TASCA FORD in Bristol, Rhode Island when it was destroyed by Hurricane Carol.
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As in most multi-generation family businesses there comes a time for the next generation to take hold of the reins. For some family members they moved away from the home base headquarters and this was the situation for Avedis III who had moved to America, became a citizen and established asuccessful candy factory.
Well, in 1927, Avedis III received a letter from his Uncle Aram that it was time for him to take over thereins. Avedis III did not wish to move to Turkey but agreed to establish the family business in America. This was the start of ZILDJIAN's in America and his Uncle came to America to help him set up the cymbal foundry in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1929.
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Three values consistently revealed in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are integrity & respect throughout all aspects of their business; consistently maintainingexcellent service to your clients driven by a 'customer first attitude'; and providing products that utilizes superior materials and construction standards.
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For America's multi-generation family businessesthat are over 200 years old, it becomes so clear how their histories often times crisscrossed historical events that many learned about in early schooling. At various junctures of time, a company's business clients and community friends have become influential figures that helped shape America and are written about in America's history books. A great example of this can be found in this week's highlighted American multi-generation family business. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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https://www.thereporteronline.com/2004/09/08/easy-does-it-the-other-almanack/
https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/story/lifestyle/2022/03/13/hagerstowns-iconic-almanac-legacy-german-craftsman/9374735002/
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The husband and wife 'Team' has proven to be quite valuable in both achieving success and growing what became the family business. There were circumstances where the wife had to become the provider for the family mostly when an illness would rear its nasty head. It is at these moments that traits of perseverance, determination, and what would seem like endless energy would kick in and what these ladies were able to achieve is admirable and astonishing. AND the beautiful part of this is that the adrenalin rush was purely for survival of the family.
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https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/how-florence-butt-started-h-e-b-empire/
When learning about the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses, one is able to see how their businesses were a part of various stages of growth of our America. So many contributed so much and were able to achieve financial stability and security to provide a life for their families and future generations. If you delve into each Industrial Revolutionperiod you will start to get a glance at how many inventions, products, and businesses were started, many of which still operate today.
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https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2017/03/24/trucking-ipo-net-schneider-family-230-million/99579728/
https://www.forbes.com/profile/schneider/?sh=1b836e4a6045
Sometimes you may come across an opportunity to purchase or make a deal to take over a struggling business that you are confident in flipping into a successful, profitable, solid business. Once again, be aware and be curious at every step. Either of these approaches can be a great avenue to start your business.
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There is no one way that leads to starting and growing a business that potentially could evolve into a multi-generation family business but one thing is for sure...most successful business founders had and/or have something within them, a drive, true grit that does not come from a classroom. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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A compassionate family business that is instrumental in giving purposeful lives to between 5k and 10k employees under their umbrella of companies. Their business plan appears to have been methodically executed to cover a wide range of services that assist with needs that most people will use in their lifetime. BRAVO!
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Understanding how a company comes to celebrates 135 years in business is simple to one business who has done so. 'You do not stay in business for 135 years unless you are putting something in front of the consumer that they want to buy'. BRAVO!
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https://www.brewcentralny.com/producers/f-x-matt-brewing-co-saranac/
https://allaboutbeer.com/f-x-matt-ii-and-the-brewery-he-turned-around/
https://www.syracuse.com/drinks/2022/09/uticas-mattsaranac-brewery-unveils-new-outdoor-biergarten.html
There is no one way to start your business and the more one learns how others successfully did so, you will see for yourselfthe numerous paths that were taken and how each has endured for generations. The knowledge gained by studying the histories of successful multi-generation businesses is that you are able to get a 20k foot aerial view as they say, of their start to present day journey.
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Additional Articles:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/24/dining/don-christopher-dead.html
https://gilroydispatch.com/for-the-love-of-garlic-2/
You would be amazed at how many of them started out by opening on a 'small' scale...very small!There are so many benefits to being aware and being curious and along the way you may find yourself coming to appreciate even more what an amazing country our America is on numerous levels.
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'Everything old is new again' is a powerful expression that conveys the idea that sometimes, the answers or solutions to current challenges or issues can be found by revisiting and reinterpreting the wisdom of the past, and recognizing thathistory often repeats itself in different forms. AND it is with this description of'everything old is new again', that I rest my case in that the histories ofAmerica's multi-generation family businesses are a great priceless source forlessons in both life and business.
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Family bakeries start with a dream. Successful ones turn it into reality. For 107 years at Piantedosi Baking Co., each generation has made its mark, leaving the business in a better position than when they received it. All this with holding on to respect of the family which for them includes employees, vendors, and customers! Bravo!www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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Even when economic times are tough, parents realize the importance of music and how much learning the "language of music" can help students in their other studies. What a great insight captured by one special American multi-generation family business, a fourth generation music store chain.
The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses capture powerful lessons in life and business. 35% of the Fortune 500 companies are family businesses and this reminds us of their value to the past, present, and future of our America!
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https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2011/07/24/portmans-music-celebrates-75th-anniversary/13427112007/
Sometimes when learning about a special American multi-generation family business you may be tempted to applaud...and this is one of those moments. E-Commerce stores add to the fun of being able to enjoy the very products that they produce and that have helped them survive for over 100 years and 5 generations. Truly a taste of our America's history. Great lesson in having a business in the food industry. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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The power of a husband and wife team in business, especially a family business, can be seen throughout their business's history. This company highlighted today is now 4 generations & 85 years in business. An example of hard work, passion to achieve their American Dream, and love of family. Enjoy....
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Establishing a business in farming requires a commitment and much sacrifice but the rewards as a family business are very special! Their histories are gifts to all filled with lessons in life and business. AND their histories often reflect America's history! Enjoy...and remember that most start by being aware and being curious to find a passion that sets off a vision.
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Two Ladies with a drive to have their own business and do so on their own....in 1919! In 1938 invented the Bourbon Ball, dark chocolate dipped bourbon candy topped with a Southern Pecan! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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A once thriving shipbuilding business that was started in 1899 had to be sold in 1939 to avert its closure after the owner passed away and the company came under the watch of someone who was not capable of taking the helm. The new owner literally saved a sinking ship and helped thrive under their watch. Now 84 years under their watch and 3 generations! Lots of lessons learned for sure. Bravo!
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https://www.sailmagazine.com/boats/boat-review-marlin-heritage-23
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Great lessons in life and business are learned from successes and failures. Key is not to get discouraged and learn from the failures. Powerful to say the least and any multi-generation family business will attest to this....here is a story about one.
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Often the start of businesses throughout the decades and longer are actually spawned from childhood experiences that left a mark. Taking the time to think back and discover those moments that brought joy, fascination, and passion to you just might be the key in searching for your future direction in determining what you would like to do for a livelihood or to start YOUR business. Many such experiences are documented in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. Being aware and being curious can be priceless!
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Important sometimes to reflect back upon the reason behind the start and purpose of the Generations Made In America Podcast. This week, for those recently new to our Podcast this is an opportunity to learn about the creator and the first day of the Podcast by re-running our initial episode. For those who have been with us from the beginning, thank you so very much for your continued support. Always remember, feedback is appreciated. Again...thank you all!
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Loving what you do is powerful in not feeling like work BUT loving who you do it with is more important. And for one company it has been key in their business succeeding for over 100 years! Often seen in the histories of many of America's multi-generation family businesses! Priceless! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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Perseverance, determination, and GRIT...often reinventing oneself over and over again can lead to success you could only imagine! Do you have what it takes to START and find your American Dream? Histories of America's multi-generation family businesses can be a great source of inspiration into seeing how others found theirs.www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories
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Establishing a solid value system for your business right from the start can be a priceless move toward long term success. This has been proven by many of America's multi-generation family businesses and could be a great timeless lesson for others.
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When learning about the beginning histories of many of America's multi-generation family businesses, often you will find that the industry they were initially drawn to in starting their business is not the one and only industry that they grew within over time and generations. What is interesting though is that their initial business often expanded to include a complimentary business which over time would become their primary focus for any number of reasons. There are direct ties between the businesses though. Opportunities come in many forms and if staying aware and curious you may find options for expanding any business.
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HODGDON YACHTS is an amazing American multi-generation family business that from early on established a reputation based on a capacity to deliver high quality products and vessels. This reputation enabled them to continuously thrive for over 200 years and 5 generations all the while advancing with incorporating innovative materials and techniques in production. Remember, in business you innovate or you die and their history reflects this beautifully!
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How willing are you to do whatever it takes to 'start' your business. Here is an amazing company that did so by being frugal and developing his company's foundation in a very humble way...in his Mother's kitchen. Their innovations over one hundred years has brought them to being a global powerhouse all by focusing on the need of the market and nailing the solution! The reward is a multi-generation family business that is now four generations and growing.
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Specific skills are needed in creating a successful business especially when your business is based on service with the public. Not everyone has the personality or temperament to take on this challenge but learning from companies who have achieved success will show you just what it takes and how to do it. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are filled with great lessons in the art of working with the public and in diffusing all types of situations successfully!
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Starting a business comes with a wide range of options. In the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses, we learn how a skill, a passion, a vision that serves people, a need not yet addressed very often is established at the very beginning. Amazing to see how a very simple, humble start can grow and lead to a powerful multi-generation family business years later. Build a strong foundation and continued growth with innovation are key, rewarding, fulfilling, and fun!
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Happy Fourth of July to All! Yes, today we celebrate America's birthday! We and millions of immigrants are blessed to be here. Inside the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses you can find how powerful their family's journey has been and the rolls that they have grown to play in our America. Enjoy, learn, and share special insights and most important....God bless America!
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Here is an American family business that started their pork processing and packing business when they purchased, 'at auction', a farm for $4,000. Also, 12 children were born and raised. Today, 128 years later, they have $1.65B in revenue. AND no it was not a breeze but their core values were maintained throughout. Great to be able to learn how their success and American Dream were achieved. BRAVO!
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Challenges are a part of business and life. One common challenge has been around forever but today it has a great name to identify it...BOTTLENECKING. Whether in business or life 'bottlenecking' will always show itself along the way. You will learn in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses of many variations of 'bottlenecking' that have occured and successfully been maneuvered through with solutions to prevent repeat scenarios. Can you identify 'bottleneck' situations in your life or business that you successfully overcome? Gotta love the word....
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When a mantra or slogan for a business is established early on at the start of your company, they often reflect your values, purpose, and goals. So enlightening to learn the mantras of America's multi-generation family businesses!
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From 1934, flowers being sold in a bucket at the family's Italian/American market to now the largest florist in Maryland and one of the top 50 florists in the country. WOW! Eighty-nine years of their American Dream and continuing to grow!
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Business friends to partnering to merging families...family businesses are not just all about work and can truly create a fulfilling life! Here is a story about a young man's immigration from Germany to Michigan in 1879 and the start of this now five generation American family business!
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Starting in 1920, over one hundred years later and four generations of family business history, PERDUE, in 2021 was an $8 Billion a year meat processing and poultry farming business that employs 21k people! What truly began with the immigration of the PERDUE family to America from France in the 1600's set the foundation that eventually, hundreds of years later, would eventually include the start of the PERDUE FARMS in the same location in Maryland.
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Here is a journey that began when one very young boy immigrated with his family to America from Germany. Today, you can see the fruitsof his labor as the founder of a now global company that is over 120 years old and five generations. WOW...quite an inspiring example of the American Dream for sure.
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Being aware of your vision and passion for a business has secured a solid start for many. When the family business extends over 100 years their history will reflect the path in achieving their American Dream. You will be amazed at the volume of expansions that stemmed from one powerful vision and commitment to success.
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Immigrating to America and bringing a skill and knowledge that was already developed and proven successful in your homeland is a valuable asset for success in America. Today, over 120 years old and five generations of success surrounding these original skills is a powerfulstory!
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Immigrating to America was a huge first step and for many the valuable key of learning a trade or skill from previous family immigrants has proven to be priceless! This can be seen time and time again in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses.
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History has proven that 'where there's a will...there's a way' and one area of history that reflects this is in the histories ofAmerica's multi-generation families. Learning how a family business flourishes over 200 years does not justhappen. It requires the ability to adapt to changing times. Life will continue to change and if you want to move forward businesses much change to continue being relevant. One benefit is that with change comes opportunity for new successes!
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When a three generation family business's history reflects how valuable creating a FUN environment for your customers is, one can truly appreciate examples of brilliance in marketing! Yes, the fun is for the customer but it surely is for the owners and family members, too! The successes achieved confirm the importance and value of including some whimsy and fun into your formula for experiencing success!
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In business there is one understood fact - you innovate or you die! Every multi-generation family business endured by following this basic fact and it is their innovations that helped them make their mark and achieve success most every step of the way! Priceless are their histories as each has life and business lessons captured within!
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What exemplifies a fulfilling journey in achieving your American Dream? Here is an eight generation American family business whose history says it all! Theirs is a source for life and business lessons, one family business's kind of 'how-to-do-it' story.
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Some of America's multi-generation family businesses began with a path commonly known as 'moving up the ladder'! Here is a three generation family business that started this way via the accounting department and ultimately becoming owner of this thriving New England business! One of many great options on your journey to owning your own business.
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Histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are filled with a range of insights and powerful lessons especially in their beginning days. Their alignment with America's history is both beautiful and amazing. Often businesses failed due to circumstances that they were not able to adapt to that were brought on by government and world events. British statesman Winston Churchill once wrote, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Makes you think for sure!
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Many of America's multi-generation family businesses started with the bare minimum, a vision and passion! Their histories will show how far that can take you...BRAVO! Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, an amateur built the Ark...professionals built the Titanic!
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The start of a business can be as a sole proprietor, a partnership, a collaboration, etc.....even with a simple handshake! Yes, there are many creative ways to structure your company. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses reflect numerous examples. The challenging part comes from that point on!
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Today, sustainability wherever possible is a goal for all and examples of the before and after are captured within most of the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. The more we become aware of the 'BIG' picture of any business the easier it is to identify areas that can be improved or expanded upon over time by incorporating new technology, updating systems, and identifying best practices.
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The inspiring Founder of this five generation family business left his mark by sharing many great lessons to know in business. To this day they continue to be as important as they were over a hundred years ago. Most important is that their family's bond is what solidified the company over many years. Beautiful!
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Great teamwork within a family can be witnessed in many multi-generation family businesses. Sometimes even a hundred years ago it required the wife/mother to step up to the plate. Here is a company with a powerful history of such a family. I'll bet most of you have experienced her pies, too! Enjoy!
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A key part of success in many businesses is 'location'. When you start out with a powerful location and add over 250 years of family generations, what has been created is a powerful American multi-generation family business now nine generations! Bravo!
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Many success stories started from a place of unknown. Being aware of programs sometimes through the government can be the door opener to the start of a beautiful life! Here you will see four options to think about that might just give you your start. Key is to keep looking and be curious of how others got their start. Build your foundation with solid knowledge and experience. Remember, as you grow your reputation will develop and follow you wherever you go. What kind of reputation will you want to be known for?
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There are so many types of business in many industries to be had. There are numerous options in the way to structure your business, too. Amazed to see American multi-generation family businesses that have existed for over five generations with a business based on ONE product! There's a WOW for you! As they say, keep it simple.....
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Whether just starting your company or decades after, times and issues will trigger change within the business...it is inevitable, part of life. What is fascinating is learning 'how' many of America's multi-generation family businesses grew with each change. If looking to increase revenue trying to diversify with adding new product. Searching for creative ways to reduce costs can bring you to new sources of monies such as franchising. Great lessons that show not only solutions that bring new successes but how companies think through these changes. WOW!
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The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses especially those in the retail arena, reveal much about a town or village's infrastructure and how businesses play an integral part in creating a thriving community for all. Most came with a skill learned in their homeland that has proven to be valuable to America's communities all while at the same time allowing them to achieve their American Dream. It's a beautiful thing!
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The power of a 'can do attitude' mixed with happenstance can make for quite the ride when your life's journey is in play. For many of America's multi-generation family businesses it took several endeavors before reaching their American Dream. BUT with each endeavor came added skills, awareness, experience, and exposure to the bigger world of opportunity. Never give up and one day you'll find yourself at the place you were meant to be. Sometimes it takes time and patience but the rewards are priceless!
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The American spirit is profound. Throughout our wonderful country one can witness the power of what man is capable of achieving with freedom. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are filled with examples of many such achievements. With each next generation comes a slightly different flare but all these generations are linked together with a solid foundation that in most cases centers on God, Family, and Country. This episode is a good example of exceptional growth from a world in 1890 to six generations later and a very different world today. Enjoy!
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Simple beginnings from moving to America in search of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness, and in this situation to escape famine! Searching for the American Dream, with a belief in themselves to be able to do whatever it takes to achieve it. This American multi-generation family business established a mantra that has taken them to six generations and is a highly respected global company. Bravo!
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Opportunities are all around us and for some of America's multi-generation family businesses, their beginnings came when something caught their eye and a vision began. Usually, what catches their eye is in its rough form and the vision takes it to new and exciting levels. Entrepreneurs separate themselves from others for being able to capture and act upon such a vision. Today's episode is a prime example of such a business! Truly a WOW history! Buckle up...
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Hone in on a skill that you enjoy and develop your skill to its fullest. Then, make a commitment with clarity and confidence, and maybe you will one day have a multi-generation family business that will endure for over 300 years, too! Yes, this has been done and their story is one for the history books!
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Some of America's multi-generation family businesses began with someone working and training as an employee. Upon mastering the skills of the job they would proceed to move on and open their own place of business. Eventually, many would expand with creative visions. Over generations these companies made their mark on their industry, community, and country!
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Skills and work ethics are lessons taught early on in the life of a member of a multi-generation family business and continue on throughout one's career. Sometimes it is learning from observation and sometimes from being taught hands on by a family member. Each generation prepares with a core understanding of the family business. When they elevate within the business they very often bring fresh ideas and new ways to improve and expand the business. Quite the process!
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Histories of Americas multi-generation family businesses are a great source for understanding how some challenges of a time or era were resolved with compassion and common sense. There are company policies that these histories reveal that were powerful to improve social issues of their time, over 100 years ago, AND are still options that could easily address similar social issues in the current business environment we live in. Fascinating to see!
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There are great tools readily available for businesses that sometimes both free and powerful. Sad to say that for many businesses their ABOUT tab on their website is surprisingly underdeveloped. Learn about four strong benefits to your bottom line in having a well constructed ABOUT section on your company's website. You'll never look at the ABOUT tab the same way again!
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Imagine immigrating to a new country to set up your company...100% committed to finding your American Dream only to come face to face with an unanticipated problem, a potential disaster. Now imagine you're in America in the early 1800's! These scenarios were not so uncommon. Here is a story of one company who overcame back to back challenges and how they survived.
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In finding your career direction, failure and success are not uncommon and each has an effect on learning about who YOU are as much as What you are meant to do professionally. How you handle failure can be character building...it's a personal choice that can be a benefit. This Episode is a prime example of one that truly was a benefit!
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...just part of the equation of successful American multi-generation family businesses! Life and business come with challenges, always have and always will. Learning how these challenges were overcome can be powerful knowledge. This clearly is seen in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses.
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An Introduction into the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of the Generations Made In America Podcast. Tapping the power of the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses along with some of their timeless life and business lessons. A priceless source for those on a journey to find their American Dream by learning how others found theirs.
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