Want to take your family business to the next level?

In this episode, Adam Hill dives into the heart of what really drives long-term success – love, legacy and lifestyle. Beyond profits and numbers, he shares why making decisions from a place of care, creating a sustainable future for generations to come, and crafting the life you want are equally important.

Walk away with tangible tips like using a "love vs fear" framework, developing a statement to enrich relationships, and periodically checking on non-financial progress. Discover a fresh perspective that may unlock the next stage of growth for your business and family. Listen now to learn how focusing on these core human values can fuel your legacy for years to come.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• How family business can shift perspectives from passion to practicality

• Making decisions from a place of love over fear

• The business as a sum of daily decisions

• How to make decisions out of love

• A legacy is not self-serving, but selfless

Episode Highlights:

[04:09] Some family businesses shift from passion to practicality over the years

Later generations in a family business may lose sight of the founders' goals of building love, legacy and lifestyle. Instead, they only see the business as a means of security or wealth for themselves.

[05:13] Before you join the family business, examine your motives through the lens of love, legacy and lifestyle

Carefully evaluate your reasons through a framework of prioritizing love for others, building a sustainable legacy, and creating an enriching lifestyle rather than just personal gain or security.

[08:22] A business is the sum of its daily decisions

A business is fundamentally a series of daily decisions that collectively steer its overall direction over time.

[09:45] How to make decisions out of love

Look at the greater good. Remove negative emotions from the process. Act with care and compassion. Consider how the choice can connect with and spread love within the organization.

[12:16] A legacy is not self-serving, but selfless

A legacy should be focused not on yourself but on empowering future generations to survive and prosper over the long run.

[13:01] Let go and let your kids make it their own.

Loosen your grip on legacy ideas and realize that kids will make the family business their own as times change, not just copying what was done.

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Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

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It only takes one paw forward to pave the path to personal growth.

In this episode, Adam Hill sits down with Jeff Goodrich who shares how a simple walk with his dog Duder was the first step in a journey of massive self-improvement. Through small consistent actions like daily walks, Jeff was able to lose 70 pounds, repair his marriage, complete several marathons, and find a renewed sense of purpose.

Jeff discusses the transformative power of starting small instead of waiting until you feel ready to take huge leaps. He also offers valuable insights on using fear of regrets as motivation to keep progressing each day. Listen and be reminded of what's possible – through perseverance and creativity!

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Everything starts with the first step

• How to find your “why” and the evolution of the “why”

• Small changes lead to big results

• Find your anchor habit to achieve consistency

• The role of service animals

• Building a healthy relationship with nutrition

Episode Highlights:

[03:24] Everything starts with the first step

Jeff considered that first day he put a leash on Duder and took their first step outside together as truly the beginning of his journey toward transformation.

[10:13] How to find your why through awareness and environment

Start by exploring your environment and becoming aware of where your life is at to define what your why could be, what it should be, and what you really want it to be.

[13:22] The evolution of the “why”

Jeff believed one's why is constantly evolving over time and throughout life experiences.

[19:30] Small changes lead to big results

Weight loss occurred naturally as a result of Jeff’s new daily walk routine and mindset shifts.

[21:57] Find your anchor habit to achieve consistency

Don't focus on the 100 things you’ve got to do. Find the one thing that will keep you going.

[24:15] Use fear as your fuel

The fear of regrets is actually a lot more powerful than the regrets themselves. That fear is what keeps Jeff continuously moving forward in his journey

[38:27] The role of service animals

Jeff believes service animals could greatly assist those dealing with medical or psychological issues through detection abilities, safety support, and the mental health benefits of unconditional canine companionship.

[42:09] Build a healthy relationship with nutrition

Clean up your diet but find out what works for you because there are so many options out there. The key is to make simple, healthier choices – what you need to eliminate and what you can add.

Resources Mentioned:

Dude and Duder: How My Dog Saved My Life

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Have you ever wondered how multi-generational companies maintain success across decades? On this episode, Adam Hill shares the strategies that have kept his family's century-old enterprise thriving.

Tune in to learn how implementing systems, clearly defining roles, and fostering transparent communication can help overcome fear-based decisions while paving the way for sustainable growth well into the future. Practical tips include separating daily operations from strategic planning and uniting relatives behind a vision through open forums.

Leave your fears at the door - this podcast delivers the keys to reducing risk and smooth leadership transitions for family firms of all sizes.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• The three essentials for overcoming family business fears

• Implementing an operating system like EOS to systematize daily tasks

• Thinking about necessary roles before assigning family members

• Separating business operations, ownership, and family

• Structuring a board of directors to provide guidance

• Using town halls and transparency to communicate with all stakeholders

• Building alignment around shared values and vision

• Overcoming obstacles by removing information blockages

Episode Highlights:

[02:58] Three reasons we go into family business

Adam talks about the top three reasons for family businesses - building family love, creating a legacy, and the lifestyle you want from ownership.

[06:15] Put systems in place for clarity and confidence

Implementing systems for the business, ownership, and family helps get everyone aligned around core values, and solidifies procedures to increase confidence in leadership decisions.

[07:14] The first step for a successful multi-gen business is to embrace next gen suggestions

In multigenerational businesses, newer generations will rightly want to update old ideas to improve the company going forward.

[07:53] The three essentials for overcoming family business fears

Adam identifies the three key things that can help take fear out of a family business as: Systems - Structure - Communication

[11:53] The need to separate business, family, and ownership

As a family business passes to more generations, it becomes increasingly important to clearly separate the business operations, family relationships, and ownership structure for good governance.

[12:41] The three core systems of family business

All businesses rely on systems for operations and ownership, while family businesses require an additional system dedicated to nurturing relationships and harmony between relatives.

[16:07] Structuring family businesses and ownership

As family businesses span more generations, Adam explains their structures often need to grow more comprehensive to welcome growing numbers of stakeholder relatives.

[21:35] Overcome fear through transparent communication

Adam notes fear stems from lack of information and clarity. Transparency through structured communication systems aligned with values removes obstacles, allowing courageous leadership.

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Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

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Discover how to conquer jealousy through self-confidence, face your demons to reignite passion, and rebuild bonds through empathetic understanding and forgiving grace. This inspiring conversation with Shanenn Bryant will give you the tools to overcome insecurity, regain your flow, and build trustworthy trust in yourself and others.

Learn Shanenn’s self-regulation techniques for managing anxiety and regaining control through self-awareness. Adam and Shanenn also explore how to transform limiting beliefs into unstoppable confidence by rising above fear with courageous self-belief.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Heal your own wounds to be fully present for your children

• Seeking to understand through curiosity rather than judgment

• How growth really happens

• Keeping an open mind through curiosity

• Why you need to break free from fantasies

• We are worthy for just who we are

• The root cause of jealousy and how to overcome it

• The self-regulation recipe

Episode Highlights:

[07:59] Heal your own wounds to be fully present for your children

In order to truly be present and supportive for our children, we first need to work on addressing our own unresolved issues that prevent us from being fully present in our own lives and relationships.

[10:13] Seek to understand through curiosity rather than judgment

Shanenn's curiosity about her father's struggles led her to understand his humanity beyond her painful past, allowing them to find connection before his death.

[15:05] Growth happens at your own pace

Growth is not linear but a winding path requiring tenacity through setbacks – with periods of stepping back to regroup being necessary parts of ultimately progressing beyond challenges.

[18:04] Keep an open mind through curiosity

Getting curious about one's own experience rather than assuming all the facts keeps one open to perspectives that can provide understanding rather than remaining stuck in incomplete narratives.

[20:18] Break free from fantasies to discover new possibilities

Expecting relationships to match fantasies can prevent discovering unexpectedly fulfilling new connections.

[23:40] We are worthy for just who we are

Our worth isn't defined by what we do or how we look, but rather comes from simply being - unlearning this lesson and accepting our innate worth is a process.

[27:37] Jealousy serves as a signal to identify underlying issues rather than as a problem itself.

Shannon identifies the common root cause of jealousy as a dysfunctional upbringing, lacking stability and affirmation, often stemming from childhood trauma that shapes core beliefs.

[37:13] How to overcome jealousy: Looking at projection, protection, or competition

To address extreme jealousy, Shannon guides individuals through identifying projection, protection or competition patterns, then practicing self-regulation techniques to manage anxiety and regain control of physical and emotional responses.

[44:47] The self-regulation recipe for extinguishing anxiety

Exercise. Practice box breathing to oxygenate the brain and calm the amygdala during anxiety spikes. Remove yourself from triggering situations and commit to addressing underlying issues.

Resources Mentioned:

www.topself.com

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Sobriety is a gift – and it's the most wonderful gift that could happen.

12 years ago, Adam was hopeless, thinking there was no way out of addiction. Ultimately, he found the courage to walk into that first AA meeting, and his life slowly started to change.

Today, he shares some lessons he learned about overcoming alcoholism. He busts some common myths about drinking and recovery. He also shares stories from his own path to sobriety - the struggles, the lightbulb moments, and how he found a whole new way to enjoy life without liquid courage.

Recovery is possible, friends. If you or a loved one is dealing with addiction, hopefully Adam’s experiences will show you that there is always hope. One day at a time, you can reclaim your life. Join this conversation and spread the message that sobriety is truly the gift that keeps on giving.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Debunking common myths about alcohol and addiction

• Sharing lessons learned from 12 years of sobriety

• Finding community and connection through AA meetings

• Facing social anxiety sober and enjoying activities without drinking

• Questioning the purpose of alcohol consumption

• Focusing on short-term sobriety goals through the phrase "just for today"

Episode Highlights:

[04:09] Adam doubts any benefits to drinking

Adam acknowledges alcohol's medical and industrial uses but firmly believes there is no benefit to consuming it based on his experience overcoming addiction and finding fulfillment in sobriety.

[06:15] Using substances to avoid emotions prevents healing

If we are using substances to change our minds, we're not giving ourselves the opportunity and the grace to feel the feelings, as bad as they may be, and work through them and process them. Then there's no healing.

[09:44] Myth #1: “I need alcohol to have a great time.”

Try enjoying activities where you normally drink, such as concerts or vacations, without alcohol. Experience them sober over time to truly appreciate and be present for the activity itself rather than just the alcohol's effects.

[11:46] Myth #2: “I need alcohol to be social.”

While it initially seemed to reduce Adam’s social anxiety, over time drinking actually made him more antisocial and he began isolating and drinking alone.

[13:42] Finding community and connection through AA meetings

Adam encourages those struggling with addiction to seek help from recovery communities. By entering their rooms, one can find support through sharing their experiences of addiction and the path to healing.

[15:09] The social benefits of sobriety

Adam rates his current social life a 10 out of 10, believing sobriety has allowed him to authentically connect with others in a way drinking previously prevented.

[16:25] Myth #3: I'm not like other alcoholics.

Adam used to believe alcoholics were stereotypical people unlike his career-driven, family self but found in AA that he shared the core identity of being an alcoholic with the diverse people there. Alcoholics run the gamut of all sorts of people that are living in our society.

[20:18] The power of "just for today"- finding sobriety one day at a time

Thinking only about getting through each day sober and hitting the pillow alcohol-free gave him proof he could do it and stack enough days of sobriety over time.

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From homelessness to success, one man's story of overcoming addiction through personal growth. Tune in to hear Rick Warner share his inspiring journey of transforming his life on the latest episode of the Flow Over Fear podcast.

After hitting rock bottom at age 20, Rick found the strength to get help and embarked on a journey of recovery that led him to a career in real estate and personal development coaching. He shares powerful insights on managing fear versus anxiety, finding accountability partners, and continually learning and improving despite life's ups and downs.

Don't miss this moving story of breaking free from addiction and finding one's purpose.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• How he found refuge in addiction

• The changing landscape of mental health among the youth

• The difference between fear and anxiety

• Anxiety’s impact on service to others

• Ways to lessen your anxiety

• When enough is enough

• The action necessary for transformation

Episode Highlights:

[04:50] How Rick found refuge in addiction

While growing up was pretty good, for whatever reason Rick was not equipped to deal with life on life's terms. This led him to turning to drugs and alcohol as a solution.

[08:09] The changing landscape of mental health among the youth

Society was different then with less awareness around mental health. Whereas kids today face an even harder world to navigate with social media and greater information availability.

[10:22] The difference between fear and anxiety

Rick distinguishes that fear for him is a response to actual imminent physical danger while anxiety refers to worries without real threat like difficulties talking to others or financial insecurity.

[11:59] Realize your potential to change

Wherever you're at right now – and if you're not happy with it, you are not stuck there.

[13:14] Anxiety has an impact on service to others

Allowing anxiety to dictate one's life greatly limits or prevents being effective and helpful to others as that state diminishes one's ability to contribute in a meaningful way.

[14:57] Ways to lessen anxiety

Play out worst-case scenarios to lessen their power and practice an internal mantra of not letting external circumstances control one's happiness.

[17:09] Harness your mind’s potential through spirituality

While the brain's natural instinct is self-preservation through fear – combining one's mental faculties with spiritual connection through purposeful perspective – allows the same mind causing issues to instead enable thriving in life.

[18:56] When enough is enough

Rick finds that intense emotional pain from hitting rock bottom professionally twice in life motivated him to learn and grow his skills to new levels, ultimately gaining the ability to help many others through their own challenges.

[26:17] The power of transformation

Transformation is possible for anyone at any point due to life's unpredictable nature, countering the misconception that one can be permanently stuck in their current situation.

[27:36] Maintain perspective on growth

Rick expresses preferring to embrace the mentality that while he has made progress, there is still room for improvement which keeps him grounded yet confident in continually bettering himself.

[40:30] The action necessary for transformation

Merely discussing approaches is insufficient and lasting change requires following the lead of those further along the path one aspires to through actually implementing principles in one's own life.

Resources Mentioned:

The Four Agreements

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Are you looking for a creative outlet to express yourself and connect with others?

Today, Adam Hill opens up about his past struggles with addiction and how daily acts like posting dad jokes helped him find community. Adam believes creativity brings together diverse people by exposing us to new ideas. And being vulnerable through your art can connect strangers in meaningful ways.

Give this a listen - it might just give you the push you need to share your talent and connect with others through your creativity.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Creativity can build unexpected communities and bring people together.

• Sharing small, daily creative acts to help overcome addiction and disconnect from negativity

• Vulnerability and passion have the power to unite people from all backgrounds.

• We all have gifts to share that can spread positivity and brighten someone's day.

• Taking creative risks and expressing yourself can help you connect in a meaningful way.

Episode Highlights:

[01:17] Adam’s amazing TED Talk experience

Adam shares how giving his TEDx talk at Boston College was a big step that deeply connected him to his message of creative connection.

[03:24] Creativity can help you create the community you never knew you needed

By consistently sharing even small positive creative acts with the world, we unexpectedly build the communities that we don't realize we need or want.

[06:54] The negative bias of news and social media

Adam explains how news and social media have a negative bias, as they feed on people's tendency towards negativity. They engage through arguments in the comments section, creating an addictive cycle that is really harming society.

[07:57] Lean into the healing power of positive creativity

We can do away with our negative addictions if we can actually lean into those small, positive creative acts – and then share them with the world consistently.

[09:18] Creativity and consistency will help you find your community

Adam shares how he decided to completely disconnect from the news, risking being uninformed, but it greatly improved quality of life, and over time a community developed around his consistent daily creative habit of sharing jokes, leading him to realize the power of creative connection.

[12:36] Creativity highlights our core passions

Creativity has the power to expose us to more diverse communities with a variety of beliefs and opinions. By sharing our creative passions, we open ourselves up to building the meaningful connections across differences that are so needed

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Your story has the power to help others.

In this episode, learn about overcoming adversity through storytelling as Adam Hill welcomes Dr. Michael Hudson. As a child, Michael endured unspeakable trauma that silenced him for decades. Now, he's dedicated to helping people share difficult parts of their journey.

Learn how Michael reframed his past to serve others better and discover your lessons. Leave empowered to break the silence on your experiences, connect through vulnerability, and use your voice to heal the pain in the world.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• The empowerment of owning one's full traumatic experience

• The power of sharing life's hard-earned lessons

• The three-sentence story

• Dissonance and alignment in personal and professional growth

• Reframing negative experiences to serve others better

Episode Highlights:

[12:03] The empowerment of owning one's full traumatic experience

Michael shares that softening or diminishing traumatic experiences only harms oneself, and acknowledging his own experience as rape rather than molestation through giving himself permission also empowered others to do the same.

[13:46] The power of sharing life's hard-earned lessons

We earn valuable lessons from difficult challenges, not just learn from them. Finding comfort in sharing what we endured can help change others' paths by helping them avoid similar pain, disconnect, and dissonance through what we learned.

[15:03] Sharing our scars, not our wounds

Focus on the lessons learned rather than graphic details. Michael emphasizes the importance of sharing life's lessons from past difficulties in a way that helps others without reopening your own wounds or soliciting an emotional response.

[20:27] The three-sentence story

Michael suggests a simple approach to sharing one's story in three sentences - situation, conflict, resolution - to create understanding and connection without rehashing traumatic details. This concise format allows others to relate while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

[25:41] Dissonance and alignment in personal and professional growth

The misalignment between your personal values and professional work can cause dissatisfaction and frustration, and the liberation that comes from achieving true alignment where one's actions and identity are congruent.

[49:05] Write a letter to your younger self

Michael suggests writing a letter to your younger self as an exercise to gain comfort in sharing difficult past experiences by addressing the journey, the highs and lows, and reframing events from a place of wisdom and healing.

Resources Mentioned:

The Backstory Initiative

Dr. Michael Hudson on LinkedIn

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