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In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Scott Saslow about his book "Building a Sustainable Family Office: An Insider’s Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t".Scott Saslow is the Founder and CEO of ONE WORLD Investments Inc., which provides investment capital and advisory services to help entrepreneurs and investors develop sustainable businesses. Previously, Scott was the Founder & C...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviewed Sara Hamilton & Margaret Vaughan Cox about their book "Build an Enterprise Family to Last: Proven Strategies to Thrive Across Generations".

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bernie Jaworski about his book "The Organic Growth Playbook: Activate High-Yield Behaviors to Achieve Extraordinary Results – Every Time".Bernie Jaworski is the Drucker Chair in Management and the Liberal Arts at the Drucker School, as well as an ISBM and AMA Marketing Fellow. Jaworski was previously at IMD, a highly regarded business school in Swi...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Daniel Crosby about his book "The Soul of Wealth: 50 Reflections on Money and Meaning".Daniel Crosby, Ph. D., is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations learn about market psychology. He is the Chief Behavioral Officer for Orion Advisor Solutions, where he develops tools, training, and technology based on behavioral sci...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Devin DeCiantis & Ivan Lansberg about their book "The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions".Devin DeCiantis is a Managing Partner at Lansberg Gersick Advisors (LGA), a research and consulting firm that supports family enterprises. He specializes in the financial, organizational, and strategic aspects of fami...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Ken Polk about his book "The Spirit of Wealth Preservation".Ken Polk is the Founder and CEO of Arlington Family Offices, a leading multi-client family office in the U.S. with over $10B in assets under stewardship. Arlington uses a transformational stewardship ownership model that focuses on creating value beyond money and purpose beyond generations...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Kim B. Clark, Jonathan R. Clark, & Erin E. Clark on their book "Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership".Kim B. Clark is a renowned economist and the NAC Distinguished Professor of Management at the BYU Marriott School of Business. Previously, he was the President of BYU Idaho and the Dean of Harvard Business School....

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Greg McKeown on his book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less".Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which Goodreads voted as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime,” and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. He is a sought-after public...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Guy Kawasaki on his book "Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference".Guy Kawasaki is known for his multifaceted contributions as an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and evangelist. He holds decades of experience as a Venture Capitalist and advisor in Silicon Valley. He is currently the Chief Evangelist at Canva and previo...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Alex Bean, author of "Factory for Good: The Pitfalls of Prosperity and How to Avoid Them".Alex Bean is a Managing Partner of Tandem Ventures, an investment group that leverages operator experience to generate investments in promising startups. Previously, he was the Co-Founder of Divvy, a business expense and budget management platform. Bean knows firsthand...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Sudev Sheth on his book "Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India".Sudev Sheth is a Senior Lecturer in History at both The Lauder Institute and the Department of History at the University of Pennsylvania. He was previously the Harvard Harvard-Newcomen Fellow in Business History at Harvard Business School, whe...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bo Burlingham & Paul Spiegelman on their book "Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big".Bo Burlingham and Paul Spiegelman are Co-Founders of the Small Giants Community, a group of leaders from various industries and locations that aim to foster a purpose- or values-driven leadership approach. Burlingham is the author of Small Giant...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Frank McCourt about his book. "Our Biggest Fight: Reclaiming Liberty, Humanity, and Dignity in the Digital Age".Frank McCourt is an entrepreneur, business leader, and philanthropist. He is the Founder of Project Liberty, an initiative dedicated to creating a better web and world. He is also the Executive Chairman of McCourt Global, a private family enterpris...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Ellen Langer on her book "The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health".Ellen Langer is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard and is known as the “mother of mindfulness.” For over 40 years, she has studied mindfulness/mindlessness and has authored five books on the topic, beginning with her bestseller, Mindfulness, and her latest, "The Mindful Body: T...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Stephen Goldbart, Stacy Allred, and Joan DiFuria on their book, "The 10×10 Learning Roadmap: Advancing Flourishing in Families of Wealth".Stephen Goldbart, PhD, has over 40 years of professional experience as a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, author, public speaker, and organizational consultant. He is interested in the psychology of lif...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Jennifer Wines on her book "Invisible Wealth: 5 Principles for Redefining Personal Wealth in the New Paradigm".Jennifer Wines has worked at some of the top private wealth management institutions in the world, namely Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Fidelity. She holds a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in Boston and a Certified Private Wealth Advi...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Len Jessup on his book Self Less: Lessons Learned from A Life Devoted to Servant Leadership, in Five Acts. Len Jessup is a distinguished leader in higher education, serving as a two-time university president (Claremont Graduate University; University of Nevada, Las Vegas), two-time business school dean (University of Arizona, Washington State University), an...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Dennis Jaffe on his book Cross Cultures: How Global Families Negotiate Change Across Generations. Dennis Jaffe, currently a Senior Research Fellow at Banyan Global, is a San Francisco-based advisor to families regarding topics like family business, governance, wealth, and philanthropy. He is the author of numerous books on families, such as Borrowed From You...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Allen Weiss on his book "The Brand Benefits Playbook: Why Customers Aren’t Buying What You’re Selling – And What to Do About It". Allen Weiss is an emeritus professor at the University of Southern California. His academic research focuses on decision-making in B2B companies, especially in high-tech markets. For over 30 years, Weiss has helped a var...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Richie Norton on his book "Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping". Richie Norton is an award-winning, bestselling author and entrepreneur known for books like "The Power of Starting Something Stupid" & "Résumés Are Dead & What to Do About It". Recognized as...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff on their book "Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die with No Regrets". Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff are business partners & keynote speakers who help individuals enrich their lives and careers with fulfilling experiences. They share their insights about topics such as mental health, wo...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews David York on his book "The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World". David York is an estate planning attorney, CPA, & Director of the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. With over two decades of experience working with a diverse clientele across the wealth spectrum, York has represented first-ge...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Katherine Howe on her book "Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune". Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling & award-winning historian & novelist. She is the author of several novels for adult & young adult audiences, has edited two volumes of primary sources for Penguin Classics, & is the co-author (with Anderson Co...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Rob Lachenauer on his book "Harvard Business Review: Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise". Rob Lachenauer has been an advisor, business leader, & writer throughout his career. He is the Managing Partner & co-founder of BanyanGlobal, a team of family business advisors that helps clients realiz...

In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Peter Vogel on his book "Family Office Navigator: Your Guide to Building a Multigenerational Family Office". Peter Vogel is Professor of Family Business & Entrepreneurship at IMD Business School. An expert on family enterprises, he leads IMD’s work in this field as Director of the IMD Global Family Business Center & Debiopharm Chair of Fami...