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Family Business Succession Planning & Executive Search Blog



Working for a Family Is a Distinct Mission. That’s Why We Built the Stranberg Talent Network.
Family businesses account for more than 75% of the American GDP. They're not a niche. They're not small. They're the foundation of our economy — and they've largely been underserved when it comes to finding the right executive talent. The Stranberg Talent Network was built to change that.
Apr 7
Search


Do You Need a Search Firm If You Have Internal Candidates In Your Family Business? The Answer is Yes. Here's Why.
When you work with a search firm, despite having internal candidates, you're not paying for candidates. You're investing in process.
The importance lies in ensuring that people already in your system meet the same standards and are evaluated as rigorously as any external candidate would be. There's also a deeper layer to consider, particularly for family companies with internal candidates: addressing questions about bias.


Why 40% of New Executives Fail in Family Businesses (And How to Prevent It)
This is the story of a CEO who nearly lost his job just three months after being hired. It happened to a client, and it perfectly...


Why Traditional Recruiting Firms Fail Family Businesses
The traditional recruiting model is outdated and focuses on speed, not fit – Stranberg takes a more modern and strategic approach In the...
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