Guiding Enterprising Families and their Organizations on their Journey to Create Enduring Legacies

“Frankly, I didn’t expect much from the family session but was very pleasantly surprised. I expected soft, touchy-feely discussions without much benefit to governance and the business. We have all taken personality profiles before and I thought this would be just another rehashing of our tendencies/ our feelings/our likes, dislikes, etc. However, Bench’s process, took all our discussions and data and created a forum where everyone in the room engaged, talking, laughing at unstated but obvious characteristics in a way that helped explain all of our individual weirdnesses. This has truly set the stage for our family to build cohesion and clarify future expectations with a better understanding of why certain family members feel and react the way they do. Not to over-dramatize, but I left the meeting feeling like a load had been lifted and that we reset our family bar in a very, very positive way. I’m happy to discuss this with anyone if helpful.”

“My family and I found the family workshop with Josh and his team to be a very rewarding experience. We learned quite a lot about each other and how and why different family members respond to situations in different ways. Importantly, we gained a valuable perspective enabling each of us to appreciate, value and even laugh about our different views and approaches. The workshop set the foundation for having the conversations we needed to have about succession planning and how we’re going to operate as family owners.”

“On behalf of my siblings and myself, I want to express our deepest gratitude for leading such an impactful and transformative retreat. Your guidance and expertise made the experience truly extraordinary. I'm still on a high! The way you facilitated our discussions and helped us navigate the shift from being a "family business" to a "business family" was nothing short of remarkable. You created an environment where we could communicate openly, align our visions, and set the foundation for a stronger, more united future. Your ability to understand the nuances of our family dynamics, coupled with your thoughtful approach, has left a lasting impression on all of us. We are excited about the path ahead and feel more equipped than ever to tackle the opportunities and challenges that come our way. Thank you again for your dedication, insight, and the invaluable role you played in this important chapter of our journey. We look forward to the next steps in this journey.”

"They exceeded my expectations and helped us transition from a family-run business to a professionally structured business family. The newly implemented structure ensures checks and balances, which brings me a sense of peace and reassurance. Their business structure is designed to support and improve our family relationships."