Today, Adam Hill celebrates 13 years of sobriety, reflecting on his journey from a jail cell after a DUI to becoming a top Ironman athlete and the CEO of his family’s business. Tune in for powerful insights on resilience, personal growth, and the striking parallels between overcoming life’s challenges and breaking through business barriers.

00:00 Introduction

05:06 Sobriety journey and life transformation

10:14 Why we stay in unhealthy dynamics

15:52 Implementing a business operating system

22:00 Importance of supportive communities

24:33 Self-reflection and avoiding victim mentality

Resources Mentioned:

Shifting Gears book

Host Adam Hill sits down with Dale Cooper, a father of 12 with an extraordinary journey—from a challenging upbringing to building a $15 million water slide restoration business. Dale shares hard-earned lessons from years of entrepreneurship, including the ups and downs of hiring family. With firsthand experience employing his own children, he reveals the dos and don’ts of integrating family into a business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and practical insights for business owners and parents alike.

Resources Mentioned:

Safe Slides Restoration

Traction by Gino Wickman

The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni

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Adam Hill tackles the critical challenge of addressing key issues in family businesses and explores effective strategies for creating a culture of openness, prioritizing problems, and solving them at their root. With practical tools like the "Five Whys" method and the EOS approach, Adam shares insights on building courage, fostering healthy conflict, and strengthening relationships. This episode offers valuable guidance for family business leaders looking to overcome obstacles, drive growth, and create a more harmonious work environment.

0:00 Intro

5:07 The root of issues

10:15 Courage to address avoided issues

15:22 Creating a culture of honesty

26:34 Practicing courage in decision-making

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