A fifth-generation company surged from $90 million to $500 million in revenue—then vanished in just 24 months. This cautionary story reveals how chasing vanity metrics, neglecting profit, and failing to maintain financial strength can destroy even a century-old legacy.

A profitable company with great-looking values keeps losing its best people. This story exposes the hidden credibility gap between stated values and lived behaviors—and why failing to instill real values in successors and stakeholders pushes top talent out the door.

Two friends built a $4 million business from nothing—but one sudden loss nearly destroyed everything. This story reveals how the absence of a buy-sell agreement and succession planning almost collapsed a thriving company, and why outside counsel and preparation can save both a business and a legacy.