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Skills Advisors Need Now

Families stewarding wealth in all its forms across generations need advisors with a broader set of skills than in the past.

The Perfect Gift

In philanthropy, what matters most is not the money but the thought behind HOW the money is given.

Four Styles of Departing CEOs – Which Are You?

After a succession process, some wealth creators feel free. Others feel lost. What's the style of the departing executive in your family business?

Improve Communication by Building Trust

In a family business, communication isn't just important—it’s everything. But without trust, the lines of communication narrow fast. This blog explores key attributes that build trust in family enterprises—Consistency, Competence, Commitment, and Character—and offers practical steps for earning a seat at the communication table.

Things We Do for Love

Family culture thickens and love grows through shared family activities.

Defining Acceptance in Family Businesses: How it Can Solve & Prevent Conflict

The promise and pitfalls of family business are both related to the overlapping spheres of family and business.

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Meet Fred Oaks

Principal Consultant at Family Business Facilitators

Fred Oaks, Principal Consultant at Family Business Facilitators, is a seasoned professional facilitator specializing in multigenerational family businesses. He has been consulting since 2003 and spent 17 years as a program officer in a family foundation. His work as a senior pastor also informs his ability to maintain confidentiality and connect in meaningful ways. His approach fosters faithful stewardship and generative family dynamics, ensuring long-term success.

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Midwest Enterprise.

There’s something distinct about doing business in the Midwest. People here have built something with their hands — a business, a family, a life rooted in hard work and quiet perseverance.

That’s why we’re committed to helping the Midwest continue to be leaders in entrepreneurship, and why we’re proud to be part of Apeiron, a network of consultants based in the Midwest.

We bring national-level expertise with a grounded understanding of the people and values that drive this place. We believe that a consultant or facilitator should feel like someone who understands where you’re coming from and helps you get where you want to go.

Together, we’re working to make sure the future of Midwest business is as strong, resilient, and dynamic as the people behind it.

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