The Things I Never Said to My Father

The Things I Never Said to My Father

The Things I Never Said to My FatherJosh Patrick
Published on: 03/11/2026

When a parent who hurt you is dying, what do you owe them? Josh Patrick reflects on his father's death, unresolved conflict, and the difference between choosing silence and simply avoiding the hard conversation.

Family business succession planningChoosing a business successorPassing a business to your childrenSuccession planning for family businessesParent-child relationships in business
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Loving Your Kid Isn't a Succession Plan

Loving Your Kid Isn't a Succession Plan

Loving Your Kid Isn't a Succession PlanJosh Patrick
Published on: 30/10/2026

Family business succession planning gets complicated when love and business collide. Josh Patrick explores why parents hesitate to hand over the company, how to recognize the real reason and why honest conversations matter more than keeping the peace

Family business succession planningChoosing a business successorPassing a business to your childrenWhen your child isn't ready to take overSuccession planning for family businesses
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