Family Business Magazine

11/07/2025

[WEBINAR] Digital Exposure: The Hidden Security Threat to Family Businesses

https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1740660&tp_key=36a368a9e2

In today’s polarized environment, family business leaders face a new kind of risk — not just cyber threats, but real-world harm driven by personal information freely available online. With 93% of executives’ home addresses now searchable, digital breadcrumbs make it easy for bad actors to doxx, stalk, harass, or even target leaders and their families.

This session shows how public data fuels both digital and physical threats, why traditional executive protection misses this growing exposure, and how proactive data removal disrupts threat actors before they act.

11/06/2025

[VIDEO] Discover how family businesses are navigating governance, growth, innovation, culture and risk management in Deloitte Private's new five-part video series. https://familybusinessmagazine.com/special-sponsored-content/family-business-focus-governance/

In this first Family Business Focus episode, Deloitte Private leaders Kirsten Vozen and Laura Pearson discuss how family businesses can strengthen their governance structures — from establishing board roles to ensuring the family’s voice remains central in decision-making.

In this episode of Family Business Focus, Deloitte Private Leaders Kirsten Vozen and Laura Pearson explore how family businesses can evolve their governance structures — from informal oversight to a fully strategic board model.

11/05/2025

Transitions Fall 2025 is now LIVE in San Diego!

10/30/2025

In 1976, a 23-year-old David Weekley decided to leave a traditional builder’s path to chart his own course.

He teamed up with his brother Dick and launched David Weekley Homes in Houston, working first as salesperson, purchasing manager and builder. From those early days, design mattered: he sought to differentiate by paying close attention to home design rather than simply mass production.

The company grew swiftly. And while David did not set out to create a multigenerational family business, nearly 50 years later, legacy is top of mind.

David Weekley didn’t set out to start a multigenerational family business. But nearly 50 years later, legacy is top of mind.

10/23/2025

[WEBINAR] Beyond the Hype: How AI Is Reshaping Wealth Management Wed, Oct 29, 2025 2:00 PM EDT https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1739275&tp_key=113c4226e0

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming — it’s already transforming how wealth is managed. But separating hype from reality is key. In this webinar, we reveal how forward-thinking family offices and wealth owners are using AI today — not just to automate routine tasks, but to unlock new insights, sharpen decision-making and gain a strategic edge.

Join Masttro’s co-founder and president of innovation, Domingo Viesca; CEO, Jay McNamara, and Family Business Magazine’s publishing director, David Shaw, to cut through the noise and explore the real applications of AI in family offices — what’s working now, what’s next and how to position your family or firm at the forefront of this technological shift.

10/22/2025

Get to know our 2025 Family Business CEOs to Watch!

As a third-generation CEO, Mike Ghilotti has carried his family’s construction company through challenging times, remaining committed to preserving the business while continuing to scale up.

“I have always been enchanted with the legacy of our generational business,” Ghilotti says. “Growing up with the rich heritage of my immigrant grandfather coming from Italy to start a company in 1914 in the land of ‘la fortuna.’ I’ve always had a passion to sustain and enhance our company.”

“Mike leads with heart, grit and a deep sense of purpose,” says Allie Taylor, co-founder and CEO of consultancy Orange Kiwi, LLC, of which Ghilotti and his son, Gino, are clients. “He has all the traits of a classic entrepreneur — driven, innovative, unafraid of risk — but it’s his commitment to legacy and love for his family that truly stand out. Mike’s vision isn’t just about growing the business — it’s about honoring the past while preparing for the future.”

https://familybusinessmagazine.com/ceo-to-watch/family-business-ceos-to-watch-2025-mike-ghilotti/

10/20/2025

Under Constant Attack: When Family Offices & Family Business Fall Short on Cybersecurity [WEBINAR] Thu, Oct 23, 2025 2:00 PM EDT

Family offices and family businesses face a unique balancing act in 2025: rising operational costs are putting pressure on budgets in tandem with cybersecurity risks growing more complex and harder to manage.

We’ll unpack the key survey findings, explore the evolving threat landscape and share strategies for building resilience — from modernizing infrastructure and strengthening compliance to leveraging outsourced SOC and 24×7 response expertise.

Free registration: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1737755&tp_key=fe1b745e14

Can't make it live? Register anyway and watch on demand at your convenience.

10/18/2025

Even the best-laid succession plans can take an unexpected turn. In “When a Succession Plan Doesn’t Come Together” on November 7 at 8:30 AM, Brad Mountz, President of Mountz, Inc., will join a panel to discuss how families respond when leadership transitions don’t go according to plan. Hear how communication, flexibility, and trust have helped family businesses adapt and stay aligned when the future unfolded differently than expected.
Register today: https://events.familybusinessmagazine.com/event/TF25/summary

10/17/2025

Are you following the "Family Business/Business Family" podcast, hosted by Family Business Magazine Editor-in-Chief Zack Needles?

Each episode features conversations with family enterprise leaders, who share their stories and insights.

In this clip, Lisa Daniel, Education Chair of the Joseph Lodge Family Council, talks about how inclusivity aids governance for the family behind Lodge Cast Iron.

You can find every episode here: https://familybusinessmagazine.com/category/podcasts/

10/16/2025

Succession plans don’t always follow the path we expect. In “When a Succession Plan Doesn’t Come Together” on November 7 at 8:30 AM, Olivia Reilly of Mountz Torque will join a panel to explore what happens when the rising generation takes a different direction or unforeseen circumstances disrupt the plan. This session will highlight how families navigate change, maintain open communication, and find new ways to keep the business—and relationships—on track.

Register today: https://events.familybusinessmagazine.com/event/TF25/register

10/16/2025

are under pressure — costs are climbing, and cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. New data from Omega Systems reveals family offices are least confident in spotting AI-driven attacks like ransomware and deepfakes. Don’t wait until a breach forces change — learn how leading firms are building resilience now!
Join the webinar on Oct. 23 at 2 PM ET — register today: https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1737755&tp_key=fe1b745e14

10/15/2025

In the latest episode of the Family Business/Business Family podcast, cousins Judd Loewenstein and Alex Loewenstein of Loewy Foods share how they’re ushering their fifth-generation company into a new era — blending gratitude, modernization and the enduring spirit of Thanksgiving to honor their family’s humble poultry-shop roots.

Also, Michael Horn, former fourth-generation president and CEO of AC Horn Manufacturing, reflects on taking over his family’s struggling machinery business, leading its turnaround, and ultimately making peace with the decision to sell.

And Pat Soldano, president of Family Enterprise USA, explains how tariffs, policy uncertainty and global trade shifts are reshaping the landscape for family-owned companies — and why advocacy on Capitol Hill matters more than ever.

In the clip below, Michael Horn discusses managing the emotional side of a family business sale while attempting to make the prudent financial decision.