Leaving a Legacy: Navigating Family Businesses Succession

by David C Bentall, Stephen L McClure (Foreword by)

Overview

David. C. Bentall shares family business insights gleaned from 20 years of working with the Bentall group and Dominion Construction. Skillfully marrying his own experience with bet practices in the field, he offers solutions to the distinct challenges faced by all families in business. Practical examples are also included from the following prominent entrepreneurial business families from across North America: Peter Armstrong Rocky Mountaineer, Victor Bachechi Carlo Inc., Keith&Ryan Beedie Beedie Development Group, Murray Berstein Nixon Uniform Service and Medical Wear, Jay Bornstein Bornstein Foods, DJ Devries Newton Omniplex, Ashleigh Everett Royal Canadian Properties, Karen&Charles Flavelle Purdy’s Chocolates, Ken Finch&Robert Foord Kal Tire, Paul&Michael Higgins Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee, Richard Ivey Ivey Foundation, Greg Kuykendall Kuykendall Hearing Aid Center, Peter Legge Canada Wide Media, Stuart McLaughlin Grouse Mountain Resorts, David McLean The McLean Group, Jack McMillan Nordstrom, Paul Melnuk FTL Capital Partners, Dave Miller Fix Auto, Larry Rosen Harry Rosen, Greg Simpson Simpson Seeds Inc., Jane Tidball Thunderbird Show Park, Bill Yeargin (Meloon Family) Correct Craft.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781894860987
Publisher:	Castle Quay Books
Publication date:	05/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

David C Bentall is a third-generation member of a prominent Vancouver family, active in the real estate industry. For twenty years, he worked in the family business, including 7 years as President and CEO. A graduate of the University of British Columbia, and the Harvard Business School he is now serving as an Adjunct Professor at the Sauder School of Business, and as founder of Next Step Advisors. A sought-after consultant, workshop leader and mentor, he is dedicated to helping families learn and grow together.

His bestselling book, The Company You Keep (2004), was awarded "book of the year" and his subsequent book Leaving a Legacy (2013) has become a highly acclaimed resource for business families. 
David is a four-time Canadian National Water Ski Champion and in 2012, in his age division, he was ranked the number one male slalom skier in the world.