Generations Made In America

Before looking at the challenges in business today with a heavy heart, keep in mind that businesses that existed 164 years ago and are still thriving all experienced and survived the Civil War, two World Wars, Prohibition, the Great Depression, and at least 16 recessions!  Add to these, massive fires to manufacturing plants which were not uncommon due to being constructed with lumber.  Do not give...

This American multi-generation family business is quite a testimony to how much,with persistence, one is able to accomplish even coming from a very traumaticexperience of losing both parents at such a young age.   Their history is inspiration on many levels! Bravo! ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection.   10...

Here are two inspiring quotes that can be inspirational as one comes to terms with their desire to have their own business. Albert Einstein famously said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." As Charles Kettering once noted, the opportunities of man are limited only by his imagination. But so few have imagination that ther...

There are great tools readily available for businesses that are sometimes both free and powerful. Sad to say that for many businesses their ABOUT tab on their website is surprisingly underdeveloped.  Learn about four strong benefits to your bottom line in having a well constructed ABOUT section on your company's website. You'll never look at the ABOUT tab the same way again! ⁠ www.generati...

Apprenticeship programs are a wonderful start for becoming an electrician.  Another option is to get a bachelor degree in electrical engineering!  There areincredible opportunities in a range of industries for an electrical engineer and it seems as if the options are growing daily!  Yes, the trades are a great choice for a nicelivelihood.  How great to see success unfold in the history for one Ame...

One endearing and powerful lesson handed down to Jeff Kavich & his sister, Amee Zetzman, of ALL MAKES OFFICE FURNITURE COMPANY, from their Dad had to do with priorities.  Their Dad noted that it was critical that their first priority is to each other as brother and sister.  AND, yes, as Amee has noted, they have each others’ back.  Their ALL MAKES COMPANY is without doubt a family culture.  ww...

The beauty of learning about the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses is that you get to experience their journey from start to present day. These big picture views are priceless if you are contemplating starting your own business. These documented histories are a gift! Enjoy and please support them whenever possible.... ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histo...

You never know what is just around the corner!  Being aware often pertains to opportunities for business but even more valuable is being aware of ‘you’ and what your purposeful life truly might be! A great quote attributed to Mark Twain captures it so well.  "When you work at something you love, you'll never work a day in your life" ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠...

Opportunities are all around us and as seen in the history of today's highlighted family business, you never know when or where an opportunity will come knocking at your door. In the interim, best to be as prepared as possible, be aware, and be ready.  ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:   America's Family Generations Charm Collection.   100% Made...

This multi-generation family business's present CEO referenced a beautiful quote by George Bernard Shaw at their 75th Years Celebration. It says: The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. His reflection on this quote: SO... GIVEN OUR SUCCESS IN OUR 75 YEARS HISTORY I THINK WE...

America's multi-generation family business never cease to amaze anyone who takes the time to learn about their histories and how each achieved their American Dream! Here is an incredible family patriot who raised 8 children of which one in particular who seems to have been cut from the same cloth as his father but still maintained his own hard working entrepreneurial spirit. Beautiful to see!...

A valuable source of appreciating history comes through the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. Knowing dates in history only has depth of meaning when knowing what times were like for every day families. Best source I know of is one that is not tapped into enough...the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. Priceless!                            ...

Want to see a dream or vision came to life? Learning from the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses as they capture this beautifully is priceless! ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:   America's Family Generations Charm Collection.  100% Made In America.  GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY.   ⁠⁠⁠ www.americasfamilygenerations.com ⁠⁠ https:...

So important to know, there is no one way to start, grow, or move on from a business. Also, there are so many family businesses who continue to find their American Dream by working with family in business. The insights are endless within their histories. There is an acronym...FOMO...meaning 'Fear Of Missing Out'. Not being aware of the power of family business histories is truly one area t...

Starting out with their own Tavern and innovating the Tavern-Style Pizza as complimentary appetizers continued to evolve and expand by taking their homeland recipe for pizza to a new level in America. Many of America's multi-generation family businesses had no idea when first starting their family business exactly where and how far they would go. Bravo for achieving your American Dream and thank y...

'Times they are a-changin'...not only a song by Bob Dylan from the 1960s but also a phrase that captures the amazing accomplishments of America's multi-generation family businesses, many immigrants, when looking at how they started, many over 100 years ago, and where they are today. If they can do it...other just might be able to, too! How they started is not so mysterious as you might...

When the GENERATIONS MADE IN AMERICAplatform was established the goal was to bring into the spotlight a part of America's history that so many in our country are not aware of due to no fault of their own.  Their histories can serve as a great tool to help shed light on how success in family businesses was reached and how they achieved their own American Dream. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/...

Incredible success may have some people thinking 'oh, they were lucky'....or 'oh, they must of had help' but ironically, most of these American multi-generation family businesses learned from hard work, risk taking, never giving up, and every so often a little from the school of hard knocks. Key is that they had a vision and the determination to see it through to making it a reality. Lessons in le...

In business, 'location, location, location' is powerful to success. When a farm industry was over 750 miles from the feed source starting a farm by the feed location was all it took to change an industry and become the number one producer in America! Yes, opportunities are all around us! ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:   America's Family Generations C...

Key is to never give up and always be aware and curious.  The lessons shared through their family's history just might be the solution to overcoming your business's challenge one day.  If so, always remember to pay it back by 'paying it forward'! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:   America's Family Generations Charm Collection.   100% Made In America.  GO...

As you learn about their history you become aware to some degree of how brilliant the business decisions made from start to present day led to their incredible success, longevity, and achieving their American Dream.  Their values were embedded in the business from the very beginning.  ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:   America's Family Generations Char...

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It is said that one of the keys to their success stems from a 'letter of wishes' passed down from generation to generation.  This reflects the core values and desires of the family for the family and the business. This letter was started in 1960's, was updated in 1980s, and now each successive generation affirms and writes their response to the 'letter of wishes'.  Actually, affirming the covenant...

Their journey began with falling in love with America, and grew into a kind of storybook that for many captures the kind of dreams fulfilled that the American Dream is made up of.  Their history is the quintessential example of 'paying it forward'! ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:   America's Family Generations Charm Collection.   100% Made In America....

In a rapidly changing world, businesses need to be prepared for the unexpected. Solid growth comes from planning head & investing in what's next rather than just dealing with immediate problems. Constant analyzing current situations and developing adaptive plans based on emerging changes and trends can be life saving for a business. This is seen throughout the histories of America's multi-gene...