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CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS

We’re a family for your family business.

We are a full-service Family Business Advisory Firm with a passion for and deep experience in guiding enterprising families as they move through generational transitions and the ongoing transitions, challenges and opportunities they face.

As a parent, are you worried about the pressures the business may put on your children’s relationships and marriages?

Are you worried about the next-generation’s capacity to lead and/or work together?

As a rising gen member, how are you stepping up, earning trust, and demonstrating the skills necessary to contribute to a sustainable future?

As a sibling, do you have concerns about working with and/or making ownership decisions with your siblings? About your options to contribute and to develop?

As a spouse, how might the business be a blessing or curse to your marriage, to other family relationships, and to your children?

Do you have a clear, written Crisis Plan that’s fair for the family and business?

Do you have a Development Plan to prepare the next generation to steward your legacy?

As a non-family employee, are you concerned about leadership gaps, family dynamics, or challenges – named or unnamed – given an eventual generational transition?

Facilitating Healthy Communications & Conflict Resolution

Succession & Continuity Planning 

Developing Next-Generation Leaders  

Don’t go it alone; it’s too treacherous for your family and your enterprises.

Management Development & Succession 

Shareholder Development, Alignment & Transition  

Connecting & Educating the Family

“We help you chart your paths – develop leaders, teams, and great governance – and build capacity for your journey up your Mountains”

Strategic Planning

Coordinated Crisis Planning 

Navigating Complex Family Dynamics (e.g. Blended Families, Addictions, Disabilities) 

Independent Board Search & Governance

Enterprising Family Leadership Development (e.g. Coaching, Assessments, Peer Groups)

You need DVFBC

Experts in Your Corner

A family business faces unique challenges that no other businesses face. Our Advisors understand the inherent complexity of your family business system, and how to guide you to elevate your family business generation.

Meet Our Team

Our Advisory Network

It takes a tribe to support Family Enterprises through the generations. In addition to working with our clients’ advisors, we have selected, vetted, and collaborated with multi-disciplinary advisors, our Advisory Network. Our Advisory Network provides deep experience and expertise in a variety of competencies, and a collaborative spirit.

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