<![CDATA[The Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill]]>ce263536-3b0d-59fe-81ec-7de4f5ad34bbMon, 03 Nov 2025 18:00:18 +0000Captivate.fmFamily Enterprise USAhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/4a2a98a4-08bb-410f-8cb3-36a118abc1b4/t-xtrwYoJN_17ZLDTCXKw8aZ.jpgThe Voice of Family Business on Capitol HillFamily Enterprise USAFamily Enterprise USAThe Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill is a monthly podcast featuring topics and interviews with experts from politics, marketing, tax, and law focusing on the critical issues facing families and their businesses. The podcast series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President of Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, advocates for families and their businesses.https://family-enterprise-usa.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastHow A Banking Powerhouse Successfully Navigates Today’s Dynamic Economic EnvironmentHow A Banking Powerhouse Successfully Navigates Today’s Dynamic Economic EnvironmentPurchased in 1979 by a then 25-year-old lawyer, George Gleason, Bank OZK has grown from a small community bank into a nationally recognized leader in the financial services industry with $41 billion in assets, over 3,200 employees and more than 260 offices in 9 states. Its journey of growth is told by George Gleason, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Host Pat Soldano, President of Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, guides the conversation on how Bank OZK is navigating current economic, and tax legislation issues for itself and for its customers. Gleason unpacks many of the programs and services that have provided growth and are relevant to family-owned businesses.

]]>Purchased in 1979 by a then 25-year-old lawyer, George Gleason, Bank OZK has grown from a small community bank into a nationally recognized leader in the financial services industry with $41 billion in assets, over 3,200 employees and more than 260 offices in 9 states. Its journey of growth is told by George Gleason, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Host Pat Soldano, President of Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, guides the conversation on how Bank OZK is navigating current economic, and tax legislation issues for itself and for its customers. Gleason unpacks many of the programs and services that have provided growth and are relevant to family-owned businesses.

]]>ef04aae5-a85d-4183-9952-de885bb088b4Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -050029:18falsefull11321321Family-Owned Restaurants and the Challenges They FaceFamily-Owned Restaurants and the Challenges They FaceIn this episode of “The Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with Michelle Korsmo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Restaurant Association, to discuss the critical issues affecting family-owned restaurants, including tax and economic policies affecting growth and success.   

]]>In this episode of “The Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with Michelle Korsmo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Restaurant Association, to discuss the critical issues affecting family-owned restaurants, including tax and economic policies affecting growth and success.   

]]>1293377a-859f-49c7-be38-ae6970c36f0bMon, 18 Aug 2025 17:30:00 -050027:22falsefull11311311How to Build a Family-Owned Business and Win with Private EquityHow to Build a Family-Owned Business and Win with Private EquityIn this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with John and Bill Zaruka, founder and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, of $250 million Wedgewood Weddings and Events. The conversation details the growth of Wedgewood, the family journey, how private equity helped it reach the next level of success, and how it can help entrepreneurs professionalize, scale with less risk, and provide opportunities for employees.

]]>In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with John and Bill Zaruka, founder and Chief Executive Officer, respectively, of $250 million Wedgewood Weddings and Events. The conversation details the growth of Wedgewood, the family journey, how private equity helped it reach the next level of success, and how it can help entrepreneurs professionalize, scale with less risk, and provide opportunities for employees.

]]>25094534-0a4a-4bfc-a901-4b7f8ceee9a7Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:15:00 -050031:48falsefull11301301How the Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will Affect Family-Owned Businesses.How the Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will Affect Family-Owned Businesses.In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with top tax and Congress experts Mark Warren of the law and government affairs firm, Brownstein, and Caren Street and Michael Hawthorne of the law and government affairs firm, Squire Patton Boggs. The topic is: How the Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect Family-owned Businesses. These experts will detail for listeners what the new tax bill means for family-owned businesses.

]]>In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with top tax and Congress experts Mark Warren of the law and government affairs firm, Brownstein, and Caren Street and Michael Hawthorne of the law and government affairs firm, Squire Patton Boggs. The topic is: How the Passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will affect Family-owned Businesses. These experts will detail for listeners what the new tax bill means for family-owned businesses.

]]>19760938-775c-4422-9567-57e745ab5b66Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:15:00 -050046:37falsefull11291291Family Business GovernanceFamily Business GovernanceIn this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with Bill Rock, CEO of MLR Media, a media and events company that publishes Family Business, Directors & Boards, FO Pro, and Private Company Director magazines, to discuss how family businesses govern themselves and how governance can affect growth and success.    

]]>In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with Bill Rock, CEO of MLR Media, a media and events company that publishes Family Business, Directors & Boards, FO Pro, and Private Company Director magazines, to discuss how family businesses govern themselves and how governance can affect growth and success.    

]]>2bfe17ac-7630-4006-9138-312c4392365cWed, 18 Jun 2025 09:45:00 -050028:58falsefull11281281Where is Congress on The New Tax Bill?Where is Congress on The New Tax Bill?In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with top tax and Congress experts Russ Sullivan of the law and government affairs firm, Brownstein, and Michael Hawthorne of the law and government affairs firm, Squire Patton Boggs. The topic is “Where Does the New Tax Bill Stand Right Now?” As the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act works its way through Congress, these experts will update listeners on what the tax bill provisions look like right now, what is likely to get to the President’s desk, and how it will affect family-owned businesses.

]]>In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with top tax and Congress experts Russ Sullivan of the law and government affairs firm, Brownstein, and Michael Hawthorne of the law and government affairs firm, Squire Patton Boggs. The topic is “Where Does the New Tax Bill Stand Right Now?” As the extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act works its way through Congress, these experts will update listeners on what the tax bill provisions look like right now, what is likely to get to the President’s desk, and how it will affect family-owned businesses.

]]>75e46c9a-2d35-4252-b06a-84c05cb9ab04Mon, 02 Jun 2025 02:30:00 -050034:59falsefull11271271How a Family Office Can Support Family NeedsHow a Family Office Can Support Family NeedsIn this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family

Enterprise USA speaks with Catherine Fankhauser, Partner, Family Office Advisory

Services, Ernst & Young LLP, and John Feiten, Senior Manager in EY’s Family Office

Advisory Services practice. The topic is “How a Family Office Can Support Family

Needs.” As family businesses grow and the number of family members involved

increase, the complications of managing investments, taxes and other financial tasks

escalate. In such a situation, family offices can provide a single point of coordination for

enhancing wealth management strategies and providing comprehensive support for a

family’s varying needs. In this podcast, you will learn how to stand up a family office

based on your family’s current needs and long-term goals.

]]>In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family

Enterprise USA speaks with Catherine Fankhauser, Partner, Family Office Advisory

Services, Ernst & Young LLP, and John Feiten, Senior Manager in EY’s Family Office

Advisory Services practice. The topic is “How a Family Office Can Support Family

Needs.” As family businesses grow and the number of family members involved

increase, the complications of managing investments, taxes and other financial tasks

escalate. In such a situation, family offices can provide a single point of coordination for

enhancing wealth management strategies and providing comprehensive support for a

family’s varying needs. In this podcast, you will learn how to stand up a family office

based on your family’s current needs and long-term goals.

]]>ab41489f-2c32-4e30-a61a-08e3abdf3473Mon, 28 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -050027:52falsefull11261261The First 100 DaysThe First 100 DaysIn this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with two prominent Washington, D.C-based legal experts on what is expected in the first 100 Days of the new Administration and new Congress.

The two guests are Caren Street, Principal and legal expert, at the law and government- relations firm of Squire Patton Boggs, and Mark Warren, Shareholder and legal expert, at the law and government-relations firm of Brownstein.

Caren Street is a seasoned Washington, D.C., operative with 17 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in government relations. She is a principal of her firm’s Public Policy Practice Group and advises a range of clients on public policy and government relations strategies to address issues before federal, state and local governments. Prior to joining the firm, Caren gained 14 years of bipartisan, bicameral and leadership experience on Capitol Hill.

Mark Warren worked on every major tax-policy debate since the Clinton administration. Mark is a well-known professional on the Hill, having spent more than two decades serving as congressional tax counsel spanning four administrations. He served as chief tax counsel to the Senate Finance Committee, where he handled the development and implementation of Chairman Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) tax agenda. He also contributed to the development and drafting of key parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as senior tax counsel in the office of Sen. John Thune (R-SD).

]]>In this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with two prominent Washington, D.C-based legal experts on what is expected in the first 100 Days of the new Administration and new Congress.

The two guests are Caren Street, Principal and legal expert, at the law and government- relations firm of Squire Patton Boggs, and Mark Warren, Shareholder and legal expert, at the law and government-relations firm of Brownstein.

Caren Street is a seasoned Washington, D.C., operative with 17 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in government relations. She is a principal of her firm’s Public Policy Practice Group and advises a range of clients on public policy and government relations strategies to address issues before federal, state and local governments. Prior to joining the firm, Caren gained 14 years of bipartisan, bicameral and leadership experience on Capitol Hill.

Mark Warren worked on every major tax-policy debate since the Clinton administration. Mark is a well-known professional on the Hill, having spent more than two decades serving as congressional tax counsel spanning four administrations. He served as chief tax counsel to the Senate Finance Committee, where he handled the development and implementation of Chairman Chuck Grassley’s (R-IA) tax agenda. He also contributed to the development and drafting of key parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act as senior tax counsel in the office of Sen. John Thune (R-SD).

]]>e70dac26-85f2-4e2d-ab53-c8c3261851e6Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -050039:53falsefull11251251Women Owners in Family Businesses: Challenges and Opportunities, Part 2Women Owners in Family Businesses: Challenges and Opportunities, Part 2In this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with two prominent women who run generationally-owned family businesses.

The two guests are Katie Jeremiah, Chief Executive Officer, Aggregate Resource Industries, a rock drilling and blasting contractor that provides drilling and blasting services throughout the United States, and Paetra Orueta, Executive Vice President, Blazer Industries, a family-owned and operated modular building manufacturing company.

]]>In this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with two prominent women who run generationally-owned family businesses.

The two guests are Katie Jeremiah, Chief Executive Officer, Aggregate Resource Industries, a rock drilling and blasting contractor that provides drilling and blasting services throughout the United States, and Paetra Orueta, Executive Vice President, Blazer Industries, a family-owned and operated modular building manufacturing company.

]]>04209c48-df0e-4bbf-84ec-eb004978a7f8Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:30:00 -050038:07falsefull11241241Women Owners in Family Businesses: Challenges and OpportunitiesWomen Owners in Family Businesses: Challenges and OpportunitiesIn this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with two prominent women who run generationally-owned family businesses.

The two guests are Paula Lafferty, CEO, SnoTemp, a family-owned and operated temperature controlled public warehousing company with two facilities located Oregon; and Lauren Doll- Sheeder, Managing Partner, Doll Distributing, a third-generation beverage distribution company.

]]>In this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with two prominent women who run generationally-owned family businesses.

The two guests are Paula Lafferty, CEO, SnoTemp, a family-owned and operated temperature controlled public warehousing company with two facilities located Oregon; and Lauren Doll- Sheeder, Managing Partner, Doll Distributing, a third-generation beverage distribution company.

]]>ecf37622-a1e8-4843-a41a-6bf88a495a1bMon, 09 Dec 2024 12:30:00 -050025:42falsefull11231231Rep. Greg Steube Talks About Main Street Tax Issues, State of Play with The Expiration of the Tax Cut and Jobs ActRep. Greg Steube Talks About Main Street Tax Issues, State of Play with The Expiration of the Tax Cut and Jobs ActIn this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with House Member Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) to discuss the work of the Ways and Means Tax Teams and his work on the Congressional Family Business Caucus. Rep. Steube Co-Chairs the Main Street Tax Team focused on Section 199A and other key provisions of the TCJA bill. Soldano and the Congress Member discuss how the elections, new economic policies, and the expiration of the tax provisions in Tax Cut and Jobs Act will affect family businesses.

]]>In this episode of “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA speaks with House Member Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) to discuss the work of the Ways and Means Tax Teams and his work on the Congressional Family Business Caucus. Rep. Steube Co-Chairs the Main Street Tax Team focused on Section 199A and other key provisions of the TCJA bill. Soldano and the Congress Member discuss how the elections, new economic policies, and the expiration of the tax provisions in Tax Cut and Jobs Act will affect family businesses.

]]>e1c7b0c9-398d-4921-a481-29be59679befFri, 15 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -050017:40falsefull11221221Protecting Pass-Thru Businesses: A Look at the Upcoming Debate Over 199-AProtecting Pass-Thru Businesses: A Look at the Upcoming Debate Over 199-AAs part of Family Enteprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group’s continuing podcast series looking into tax policies for 2025, experts from Policy and Taxation Group’s partner law firm, Brownstein, and their tax experts Russ Sullivan and Rosemary Becchi dive into changes to 199-A regulations. They are joined by their colleague, former Sen. Mark Pryor, to discuss how this provision’s expiration could lead to material harm for family businesses and pass-through businesses across the country. They also cover methods industry members can utilize to protect 199-A rates.

]]>As part of Family Enteprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group’s continuing podcast series looking into tax policies for 2025, experts from Policy and Taxation Group’s partner law firm, Brownstein, and their tax experts Russ Sullivan and Rosemary Becchi dive into changes to 199-A regulations. They are joined by their colleague, former Sen. Mark Pryor, to discuss how this provision’s expiration could lead to material harm for family businesses and pass-through businesses across the country. They also cover methods industry members can utilize to protect 199-A rates.

]]>2819ccb2-ff43-4115-a0d7-0b8ea5efbf9bFri, 04 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -050018:29falsefull11211211Will There be a 2025 Tax Armageddon After the Election?Will There be a 2025 Tax Armageddon After the Election?With so much uncertainty, the Policy and Taxation Group, the sister organization of Family Enterprise USA and advocates on Capitol Hill for clients of family offices and successful individuals, brings you insights from the tax policy team at its partner law firm, Brownstein.

In this episode, Brownstein invited members from its bipartisan Government Relations department to discuss how tax policy might look if either party sweeps the elections, or if there is split control of government after November. This interesting bipartisan discussion analyzes the current cuts and credits that will

]]>With so much uncertainty, the Policy and Taxation Group, the sister organization of Family Enterprise USA and advocates on Capitol Hill for clients of family offices and successful individuals, brings you insights from the tax policy team at its partner law firm, Brownstein.

In this episode, Brownstein invited members from its bipartisan Government Relations department to discuss how tax policy might look if either party sweeps the elections, or if there is split control of government after November. This interesting bipartisan discussion analyzes the current cuts and credits that will

]]>460a3c05-20ad-4187-aca6-c207bc61d6b1Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -050026:30falsefull11201201Is Your Company’s Capital Agenda Strategy Future Proof?Is Your Company’s Capital Agenda Strategy Future Proof?Is your company’s capital agenda strategy future proof? Business-owning families can better position themselves for success when developing their strategic capitalization agenda by establishing clear and balanced financial objectives, performing a thorough evaluation of financial readiness, and, if access to the capital markets is needed, understanding funding options that will best align with the long-term capitalization needs of the family enterprise. On this podcast, learn why an effective capital strategy needs to be informed, resilient and efficient while mitigating risk for long-term success.

]]>Is your company’s capital agenda strategy future proof? Business-owning families can better position themselves for success when developing their strategic capitalization agenda by establishing clear and balanced financial objectives, performing a thorough evaluation of financial readiness, and, if access to the capital markets is needed, understanding funding options that will best align with the long-term capitalization needs of the family enterprise. On this podcast, learn why an effective capital strategy needs to be informed, resilient and efficient while mitigating risk for long-term success.

]]>6dbe3903-6979-46c6-89cf-b87d61707294Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:45:00 -050029:35falsefull11191191Planning Now for The Expiration of the Tax Cut and Jobs ActPlanning Now for The Expiration of the Tax Cut and Jobs ActIn this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with Matt Brown, Partner, at the Irvine-California-based Brown & Streza law firm.

Soldano and Brown discuss how Family Offices and Family Businesses are planning for possible expiration of the tax provisions in Tax Cut and Jobs Act, including the $13 million estate, gift and GST lifetime exemption and other tax provisions. They also discuss pending tax cases and the Corporate Transparency Act in law today. Brown heads the firm’s Tax, Trusts, Estates Group and its Ultra-High-Net-Worth subgroup. Brown & Streza serves families, businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and charitable organizations through its integrated approach to business and personal planning.

]]>In this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano of Family Enterprise USA talks with Matt Brown, Partner, at the Irvine-California-based Brown & Streza law firm.

Soldano and Brown discuss how Family Offices and Family Businesses are planning for possible expiration of the tax provisions in Tax Cut and Jobs Act, including the $13 million estate, gift and GST lifetime exemption and other tax provisions. They also discuss pending tax cases and the Corporate Transparency Act in law today. Brown heads the firm’s Tax, Trusts, Estates Group and its Ultra-High-Net-Worth subgroup. Brown & Streza serves families, businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and charitable organizations through its integrated approach to business and personal planning.

]]>12d63dfc-375b-40f1-9e37-e5793e9695f3Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -050044:34falsefull11181181Decoding and Communicating with 'Next Gen' on Economic, Capitalism, and DemocracyDecoding and Communicating with 'Next Gen' on Economic, Capitalism, and DemocracyIn this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano, of Family Enterprise USA, talks with well-known communicator and researcher, Dr. Frank Luntz, about the challenges of communicating with Generations Z and X. These future voters and business leaders will have a huge impact on economics, capitalism, and the future leadership of family businesses.

]]>In this episode of the “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” host Pat Soldano, of Family Enterprise USA, talks with well-known communicator and researcher, Dr. Frank Luntz, about the challenges of communicating with Generations Z and X. These future voters and business leaders will have a huge impact on economics, capitalism, and the future leadership of family businesses.

]]>965550f2-3043-48c8-8d5f-b1de91aaeabdWed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 -050027:16falsefull11171171Family Offices and The Wealth 3.0 MindsetFamily Offices and The Wealth 3.0 MindsetHost Pat Soldano talks with Steve Prostano, Founder of the UHNW Institute, about transitioning existing family offices to a Wealth 3.0 mindset. This episode details understanding the complexity of the 10 Domains of Family Wealth and the new skills and approaches required to deliver integrated family wealth management solutions.

]]>Host Pat Soldano talks with Steve Prostano, Founder of the UHNW Institute, about transitioning existing family offices to a Wealth 3.0 mindset. This episode details understanding the complexity of the 10 Domains of Family Wealth and the new skills and approaches required to deliver integrated family wealth management solutions.

]]>080252a4-015d-4e63-a5eb-04afcedf1aa7Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -050029:37falsefull11161161‘Stress Test’ Your Family Business and Wealth Transition Plan‘Stress Test’ Your Family Business and Wealth Transition PlanHost Pat Soldano, President of Family Enterprise USA, talks with Sean Alyward, Managing Director of EY’s Family Business Services, an expert in “stress testing” complex family business and wealth transition plans that are important to America’s multi-generational family businesses. Soldano and Alyward review tools that cover governance communication, asset allocation, privacy, liquidity, and compliance and reporting. The discussion details top concerns and solutions for making sure family transition plans are updated.

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]]>93037476-036a-4724-8c4e-b47fba77e764Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -050024:31falsefull11151151How Will 2024 Elections Affect Family Business?How Will 2024 Elections Affect Family Business?This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are:

1) Jack Kingston, former Republican member of the House from Georgia, and now a Principal with the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, and; 2) Mark Begich, former Democratic Senator from Alaska, former Mayor of Anchorage, and now a strategic consulting advisor with the law firm Brownstein.

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1) Jack Kingston, former Republican member of the House from Georgia, and now a Principal with the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, and; 2) Mark Begich, former Democratic Senator from Alaska, former Mayor of Anchorage, and now a strategic consulting advisor with the law firm Brownstein.

]]>0f6117ba-073f-4b7c-82b3-b59cc13e912fTue, 13 Feb 2024 11:45:00 -050049:55falsefull11141141Cyber Threats Against Family BusinessesCyber Threats Against Family BusinessesThe cyber threat for family enterprises - what you need to know:

Despite the increasing threats of cyber-attacks and ever-rising investments in cybersecurity, just one in five Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and C-suite leaders consider their approach effective for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Respondents to the EY 2023 Global Cybersecurity Leadership Insights Study also noted there was cause for concern.

Do you have a cyber strategy to ensure you, your family and the business are protected from a cyber-attack? Learn what cyber risks are out there and what makes family businesses especially vulnerable. Take away key actions you can take to mitigate a cyber-attack.

An in-depth discussion on the current state of family businesses, and family offices, and how they evolved, and where they are headed.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprises USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are:

Bobby Stover, Partner, EY Americas Family Enterprise and Family Office Leader and Dave Burg, Principal, EY Americas Cybersecurity Leader.

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Despite the increasing threats of cyber-attacks and ever-rising investments in cybersecurity, just one in five Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and C-suite leaders consider their approach effective for the challenges of today and tomorrow. Respondents to the EY 2023 Global Cybersecurity Leadership Insights Study also noted there was cause for concern.

Do you have a cyber strategy to ensure you, your family and the business are protected from a cyber-attack? Learn what cyber risks are out there and what makes family businesses especially vulnerable. Take away key actions you can take to mitigate a cyber-attack.

An in-depth discussion on the current state of family businesses, and family offices, and how they evolved, and where they are headed.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprises USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are:

Bobby Stover, Partner, EY Americas Family Enterprise and Family Office Leader and Dave Burg, Principal, EY Americas Cybersecurity Leader.

]]>7e074e22-2b9d-4544-b83a-26bcb3769862Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:30:00 -050033:15falsefull11131131Drew Everett, Chairman, Bush Brothers and CompanyDrew Everett, Chairman, Bush Brothers and CompanyAn in-depth discussion on the political landscape in Washington DC today. This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guest is Drew Everett, Chairman of Bush Brothers and Company, makers of the famous Bush Beans.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the political landscape in Washington DC today. This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guest is Drew Everett, Chairman of Bush Brothers and Company, makers of the famous Bush Beans.

]]>69bcc9fe-37d1-44ce-8a68-c09dfc5d217eThu, 16 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -050028:44falsefull11121121The Future of Family OfficesThe Future of Family OfficesAn in-depth discussion on the state of family offices today, how they evolved, and where they are headed.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are Sarah Hamilton, Founder and Chairman of Family Office Exchange or FOX, and Margaret Steen, Editor, FO Pro Newsletter.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the state of family offices today, how they evolved, and where they are headed.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are Sarah Hamilton, Founder and Chairman of Family Office Exchange or FOX, and Margaret Steen, Editor, FO Pro Newsletter.

]]>d2fc6b38-4a49-4b7f-8f01-e990309a466bFri, 13 Oct 2023 17:30:00 -050055:24falsefull11111111Balancing Purpose and Profit: An Interview with Bill Rock, CEO of MLR HoldingsBalancing Purpose and Profit: An Interview with Bill Rock, CEO of MLR HoldingsAn in-depth discussion on the political landscape in Washington DC today.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guest is Bill Rock, CEO of MLR Holdings, which owns information and media businesses including Family Business magazine

]]>An in-depth discussion on the political landscape in Washington DC today.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guest is Bill Rock, CEO of MLR Holdings, which owns information and media businesses including Family Business magazine

]]>02abe098-6dcb-4ef3-929c-9d5426e696f4Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -050030:33falsefull11101101Conversations on Family Business: With Dr. Frank Luntz, Mick Mulvaney, and Host Pat SoldanoConversations on Family Business: With Dr. Frank Luntz, Mick Mulvaney, and Host Pat SoldanoAn in-depth discussion on the political landscape in Washington DC today.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are Dr. Frank Luntz, political researcher, pollster, strategist, messaging expert and Mick Mulvaney former Director of Office of Management and Budget and White House Chief of Staff.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the political landscape in Washington DC today.

This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are Dr. Frank Luntz, political researcher, pollster, strategist, messaging expert and Mick Mulvaney former Director of Office of Management and Budget and White House Chief of Staff.

]]>2fc59c96-19bd-4ed9-a30a-c7e80b93b11eMon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -050025:13falsefull11091091The Good, Bad, and Ugly Policies Affecting Our Country’s Family-Owned Transportation CompaniesThe Good, Bad, and Ugly Policies Affecting Our Country’s Family-Owned Transportation CompaniesAn in-depth discussion on the good, bad, and ugly government policies affecting the many family-owned trucking companies in the U.S. This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are John Smith, Chairman, CRST, The Transportation Solution, Inc., and David E. Bauer, Esq., Vice President, State &amp; Tax Policy, the American Trucking Associations.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the good, bad, and ugly government policies affecting the many family-owned trucking companies in the U.S. This episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group, and her guests are John Smith, Chairman, CRST, The Transportation Solution, Inc., and David E. Bauer, Esq., Vice President, State &amp; Tax Policy, the American Trucking Associations.

]]>7f9d7161-9b21-4b3a-a79c-f58c4f0a38b8Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -050027:51falsefull11081081Creation of the Family Business CaucusCreation of the Family Business CaucusAn in-depth discussion on the development and formation of the first Congressional Family Business Caucus. This podcast episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group. The discussion delves into the need for the formation of the new Caucus, the education of Congress on the importance of multi-generational family businesses to the US economy, shaping an agenda that helps sustain family businesses, and cutting policy that hurts family businesses, both large and small.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the development and formation of the first Congressional Family Business Caucus. This podcast episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group. The discussion delves into the need for the formation of the new Caucus, the education of Congress on the importance of multi-generational family businesses to the US economy, shaping an agenda that helps sustain family businesses, and cutting policy that hurts family businesses, both large and small.

]]>f9ac7eda-714b-48f4-983f-1d913a4b4194Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -050023:50falsefull11071071Teaching the Next Generation of Family Business LeadersTeaching the Next Generation of Family Business LeadersAn in-depth discussion on the development and role of academia in the family business centers and family business leadership education. This podcast episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group. The guest in this episode is Daniel Van Der Vliet, the John and Dyan Smith Executive Director Family Business, S.C Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, in Ithaca, N.Y. The discussion focuses on the value of family business centers, the research they perform, and their role in developing leaders and educating students, and the Next Generation, on the needs and issues facing multi- generational family businesses today.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the development and role of academia in the family business centers and family business leadership education. This podcast episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group. The guest in this episode is Daniel Van Der Vliet, the John and Dyan Smith Executive Director Family Business, S.C Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University, in Ithaca, N.Y. The discussion focuses on the value of family business centers, the research they perform, and their role in developing leaders and educating students, and the Next Generation, on the needs and issues facing multi- generational family businesses today.

]]>8b431dd7-9292-4d95-be52-1efc72416e38Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -050036:21falsefull11061061Creation of the Family Business CaucusCreation of the Family Business CaucusAn in-depth discussion on the development and formation of the first Congressional Family Business Caucus. This podcast episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group. The guests in this episode are Washington policy shaper and lawyer Caren Street of Squire Patton Boggs and Congressional Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10). Representative Schneider is a Co-Leader of the New Congressional Family Business Caucus. The discussion delves into the need for the formation of the new Caucus, the education of Congress on the importance of multi-generational family businesses to the US economy, shaping an agenda that helps sustain family businesses, and cutting policy that hurts family businesses, both large and small.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the development and formation of the first Congressional Family Business Caucus. This podcast episode is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group. The guests in this episode are Washington policy shaper and lawyer Caren Street of Squire Patton Boggs and Congressional Representative Brad Schneider (IL-10). Representative Schneider is a Co-Leader of the New Congressional Family Business Caucus. The discussion delves into the need for the formation of the new Caucus, the education of Congress on the importance of multi-generational family businesses to the US economy, shaping an agenda that helps sustain family businesses, and cutting policy that hurts family businesses, both large and small.

]]>c5fc8a85-937c-49aa-8333-a71fb3fd39a1Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -050023:51falsefull11051051Are We Headed for Epic Gridlock?Are We Headed for Epic Gridlock?An in-depth discussion on the long-term ramifications of the midterm elections and if the results mean gridlock for Congress, or a bi-partisan wave of new legislation that will help family businesses? The discussion is with the well-respected Capitol Hill policy and tax expert Mark Warren, who has worked on every major tax legislation and policy debate since the Clinton Administration. He is a partner in the influential Washington DC law and lobbying firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. The series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group.

]]>An in-depth discussion on the long-term ramifications of the midterm elections and if the results mean gridlock for Congress, or a bi-partisan wave of new legislation that will help family businesses? The discussion is with the well-respected Capitol Hill policy and tax expert Mark Warren, who has worked on every major tax legislation and policy debate since the Clinton Administration. He is a partner in the influential Washington DC law and lobbying firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. The series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group.

]]>ab4e2199-1c8d-4632-a187-a6ca2a72c9b0Thu, 15 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -050021:45falsefull11041041"What Happened?" Midterm Elections – Winners and Losers"What Happened?" Midterm Elections – Winners and LosersA lively panel discussion on the unexpected Midterm Election results. What stopped the expected "Red Wave" and who are the real winners and losers as they relate to family businesses in America. The panel discussion includes Capitol Hill policy experts and watchers Brandon Roman and Aubrey Rothrock of the influential Washington DC law and lobbying firm, Squire Patton Boggs. The series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group.

]]>A lively panel discussion on the unexpected Midterm Election results. What stopped the expected "Red Wave" and who are the real winners and losers as they relate to family businesses in America. The panel discussion includes Capitol Hill policy experts and watchers Brandon Roman and Aubrey Rothrock of the influential Washington DC law and lobbying firm, Squire Patton Boggs. The series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group.

]]>7c73f730-7c97-4a9d-9bdb-68d81214243eMon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -050035:45falsefull11031031Episode 102 - Gaming Out the Mid-Term ElectionsEpisode 102 - Gaming Out the Mid-Term ElectionsA lively conversation on critical tax and economic policies, and predictions on the effects of next month’s elections, with Capitol Hill tax veteran Russ Sullivan. The series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group.

]]>A lively conversation on critical tax and economic policies, and predictions on the effects of next month’s elections, with Capitol Hill tax veteran Russ Sullivan. The series is hosted by Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA and Policy and Taxation Group.

]]>eeef6a89-c211-45b3-8066-c82c1d935c89Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -050034:34falsefull11021021Episode 101 - Why Language MattersEpisode 101 - Why Language MattersThis premiere episode, “Why Language Matters,” features host Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA, and Dr. Frank Luntz, well-known political strategist and messaging expert. Soldano and Luntz discuss not only why language matters more today than ever, but how language shapes America and its politics, and how other people’s words can create powerful messages. The “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” airs on all major podcast platforms.

]]>This premiere episode, “Why Language Matters,” features host Pat Soldano, President, Family Enterprise USA, and Dr. Frank Luntz, well-known political strategist and messaging expert. Soldano and Luntz discuss not only why language matters more today than ever, but how language shapes America and its politics, and how other people’s words can create powerful messages. The “Voice of Family Business on Capitol Hill” airs on all major podcast platforms.

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