Generations Made In America

Here is a journey that began when one very young boy immigrated with his family to America from Germany.  Today, you can see the fruits of his labor as the founder of a now global company that is over 120 years old and five generations.  WOW...quite an inspiring example of the American Dream for sure.   ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY:  America's Fa...

Being aware of your vision and passion for a business has secured a solid start for many.  When the family business extends over 100 years their history will reflect the path in achieving their American Dream.  You will be amazed at the volume of expansions that stemmed from one powerful vision and commitment to success.  ⁠ www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠⁠ SPONSORED BY...

Immigrating to America and bringing a skill and knowledge that was already developed and proven successful in your homeland is a valuable asset for success in America.  Today, over 120 years old and five generations of success surrounding these original skills is a powerful story! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories ⁠ SPONSORED BY:  America's Family Generations Charm Col...

Immigrating to America was a huge first step and for many the valuable key of learning a trade or skill from previous family immigrants has proven to be priceless!  This can be seen time and time again in the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses.   www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  America's Family Generations Charm Collection.  ...

History has proven that 'where there's a will...there's a way' and one area of history that reflects this is in the histories of America's multi-generation families. Learning how a family business flourishes over 200 years does not just happen.  It requires the ability to adapt to changing times.  Life will continue to change and if you want to move forward businesses much chan...

When a three generation family business's history reflects how valuable creating a FUN environment for your customers is, one can truly appreciate examples of brilliance in marketing!  Yes, the fun is for the customer but it surely is for the owners and family members, too!  The successes achieved confirm the importance and value of including some whimsy and fun into your formula for exp...

In business there is one understood fact - you innovate or you die!  Every multi-generation family business endured by following this basic fact and it is their innovations that helped them make their mark and achieve success most every step of the way!  Priceless are their histories as each has life and business lessons captured within!  www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-busi...

What exemplifies a fulfilling journey in achieving your American Dream?  Here is an eight generation American family business whose history says it all!  Theirs is a source for life and business lessons, one family business's kind of 'how-to-do-it' story.   www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  America's Family Generations Charm Collection. &...

Some of America's multi-generation family businesses began with a path commonly known as 'moving up the ladder'!  Here is a three generation family business that started this way via the accounting department and ultimately becoming owner of this thriving New England business!  One of many great options on your journey to owning your own business. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-...

Histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are filled with a range of insights and powerful lessons especially in their beginning days. Their alignment with America's history is both beautiful and amazing. Often businesses failed due to circumstances that they were not able to adapt to that were brought on by government and world events. British statesman Winston Churchill once wrot...

Many of America's multi-generation family businesses started with the bare minimum, a vision and passion! Their histories will show how far that can take you...BRAVO!  Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, an amateur built the Ark...professionals built the Titanic! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  America's Family Generations Charm Collect...

The start of a business can be as a sole proprietor, a partnership, a collaboration, etc.....even with a simple handshake! Yes, there are many creative ways to structure your company. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses reflect numerous examples. The challenging part comes from that point on! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  A...

Today, sustainability wherever possible is a goal for all and examples of the before and after are captured within most of the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. The more we become aware of the 'BIG' picture of any business the easier it is to identify areas that can be improved or expanded upon over time by incorporating new technology, updating systems, and identifying be...

The inspiring Founder of this five generation family business left his mark by sharing many great lessons to know in business. To this day they continue to be as important as they were over a hundred years ago.  Most important is that their family's bond is what solidified the company over many years.  Beautiful! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY: &n...

Great teamwork within a family can be witnessed in many multi-generation family businesses. Sometimes even a hundred years ago it required the wife/mother to step up to the plate. Here is a company with a powerful history of such a family. I'll bet most of you have experienced her pies, too! Enjoy! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  America's Family Gene...

A key part of success in many businesses is 'location'. When you start out with a powerful location and add over 250 years of family generations, what has been created is a powerful American multi-generation family business now nine generations! Bravo! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  America's Family Generations Charm Collection.  100% Made In Am...

Many success stories started from a place of unknown. Being aware of programs sometimes through the government can be the door opener to the start of a beautiful life! Here you will see four options to think about that might just give you your start. Key is to keep looking and be curious of how others got their start. Build your foundation with solid knowledge and experience. Remember, as you grow...

There are so many types of business in many industries to be had. There are numerous options in the way to structure your business, too. Amazed to see American multi-generation family businesses that have existed for over five generations with a business based on ONE product! There's a WOW for you! As they say, keep it simple..... www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORE...

Whether just starting your company or decades after, times and issues will trigger change within the business...it is inevitable, part of life. What is fascinating is learning 'how' many of America's multi-generation family businesses grew with each change. If looking to increase revenue trying to diversify with adding new product. Searching for creative ways to reduce costs can bring you to new s...

The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses especially those in the retail arena, reveal much about a town or village's infrastructure and how businesses play an integral part in creating a thriving community for all.  Most came with a skill learned in their homeland that has proven to be valuable to America's communities all while at the same time allowing them to achieve t...

The power of a 'can do attitude' mixed with happenstance can make for quite the ride when your life's journey is in play. For many of America's multi-generation family businesses it took several endeavors before reaching their American Dream. BUT with each endeavor came added skills, awareness, experience, and exposure to the bigger world of opportunity. Never give up and one day you'll find yours...

The American spirit is profound. Throughout our wonderful country one can witness the power of what man is capable of achieving with freedom. The histories of America's multi-generation family businesses are filled with examples of many such achievements. With each next generation comes a slightly different flare but all these generations are linked together with a solid foundation that in most ca...

Simple beginnings from moving to America in search of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness, and in this situation to escape famine! Searching for the American Dream, with a belief in themselves to be able to do whatever it takes to achieve it. This American multi-generation family business established a mantra that has taken them to six generations and is a highly respected global company. Brav...

Opportunities are all around us and for some of America's multi-generation family businesses, their beginnings came when something caught their eye and a vision began. Usually, what catches their eye is in its rough form and the vision takes it to new and exciting levels. Entrepreneurs separate themselves from others for being able to capture and act upon such a vision. Today's episode is a prime...

Hone in on a skill that you enjoy and develop your skill to its fullest. Then, make a commitment with clarity and confidence, and maybe you will one day have a multi-generation family business that will endure for over 300 years, too! Yes, this has been done and their story is one for the history books! www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories SPONSORED BY:  America's Family...