Cornerstone Conversations

We’re joined by Jon and Max Harrell to talk about their family business: Generations Bank , a Northwest Arkansas pillar serving individuals, families, and business across the state for over 100 years. They share the story of how each of them found their way into the banking business and how they've navigated the tension between of being father / son co-workers. → Connect with Generations Bank → Le...

We’re joined by Doug and Tristan Batie to talk about their new joint family venture: Carve AutoLab , an automotive market intelligence company that simplifies the car buying process. They share the story of how each of them decided to start this together and how they've navigated the tension between of being father / son co-owners. → Connect with Carve AutoLab → Protect your nest with HootOwl Esta...

We’re joined by Dwight & Blake Power of Ozark Consulting & Marketing to talk about what it looks to grow their business together. Dwight shares his story of founding OCM and how each of them have navigated the tension between being father / son co-workers, and what it means to build a company that can last for 50 years and beyond. → Connect with Ozark Consulting & Marketing If you are...

We’re joined by Brad and Marshall Smith of Pender-Craft to talk about what it looks like to step into business together: not through inheritance, but by choosing to take a risk side by side. They share how this opportunity came together, how they’ve navigated the tension between father, son, and co-owners, and what it means to build something meaningful while learning how to lead together in real...

We’re joined by Jeff and McKane Martin of Martin Building Group to talk about more than just construction: they unpack what it looks like to build something from the ground up while navigating the tension of independence, legacy, and stepping into business with your dad without losing your own identity. If you are a family business owner or small business owner looking for: Guidance on starting a...

We’re joined by Shannon and Graves Schmidly of BHC Insurance to talk about more than just business: they walk through what it really means to step into legacy, build trust over decades, and figure out how a father and son can work side by side without losing either the relationship or the mission of the company. If you are a family business owner or small business owner looking for: Guidance on na...

Welcome to Cornerstone Conversations where we discuss timely topics impacting communities, cultures, and economies. The first topic we're gonna dive into in this series is family business: Currently there are 32 million family businesses in the US generating over half of our GDP as a country. They also employ 83 million people. What's interesting is only 30% of family businesses make it to the sec...