The Ripcord Moment

Business owners are today’s American heroes. They innovate, they create jobs, they believe that they can CREATE a better future for their families and our country. So much attention is given the start of a business (the idea, the technology, and the fund raising). Yet much less to the exit – as if it will magically take care of itself. When they do exit the business, it’s a once in a lifetime event – there is no do over! Yet so many are ill-prepared to make the jump.The Ripcord Moment is a podcast focused on learning from those entrepreneurs and their team of advisors who have made the jump and sharing their best ideas with you. So when you are ready for your Ripcord Moment – you can execute and hit your perfect landing. Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your attorney, finance professional or accountant before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances.‍

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Building Trust and Finding Community as a NextGen Business Owner | The Ripcord Moment (Ep. 26)

June 01, 2023 • Joe Seetoo • Season 3 • Episode 26

African Family Firms, and host of The Connected Generation podcast.

Nikè Anani has first-hand experience with being a second-generation family business owner and knows how confusing and isolating a transition can feel. According to a study done by The Williams Group, only 30% of business transitions are successfully passed onto the third generation. 65% of the reasons why most transitions do not work out are due to lack of effective communication and trust and 25% was due to a lack of engagement in the next generation. Therefore, Lifetime to Legacy focuses on more qualitative and relational advice for how families can better connect, collaborate, and co-create the businesses of the future.

She also recommends NextGen business owners to have more empathy for their elders and to understand what their deepest anxieties and aspirations are. It is normal for younger owners to have their own ideas and potentially become frustrated with traditions and how things were done by older owners. However, Nikè says bringing your new ideas to the table with empathy and a reverence for the experience older people have can help the transition go more smoothly.

Nikè suggests family business owners to plan a family meeting and have collective conversations on the purpose and vision of the company and to join a community or networking group of other business owners who can act as a sounding board or a support system. She says transitions can potentially be a very stressful and lonely time for owners and it is important to have community.

Visit Nike’s website here to connect with her: https://nikeanani.com/