Our Mission & Philosophy

Our Mission

Our Mission is to stop the generational erosion of families in business through a process driven by strategies that are developed to fit the uniqueness of the family and the business. Jim & Ann Marie Kwaiser Our Strategy is set by fostering the "love of the family" with a "Family First" philosophy as the foundation for the success of the individual, the couple, the family and the business. We accomplish this by helping the family properly blend their family and business always with the best interest of the family in mind. Our Values are based in our Christian beliefs that are included in our consul and our teaching and demonstrated by the example we set in our attitude, our word and our action to all whom we deal with. We believe that fostering the love of the family is the foundation for success for the family and the business.

“You taught us that its not the business that is most meaningful or the business that defines us, that rather who we are in Christ and what we mean to each other is more important” CTR Systems
Doug Duffy Testimonial Letter

Our Philosophy

We believe that open communication and forgiveness are vital to the success of the family both in their business and their relationships. We believe that fostering a "Family First" philosophy enhances families in a positive, caring way improving relationships and strengthening decisions. We believe that those relationships and decisions will lead to accomplishing the goals of the family as well as the business. We believe that putting the concerns of the individual, couple, and family first will have a positive impact on the bottom line of any business. We believe that if every family member promotes the need to, "Set a positive Example by their Attitude, Word, and Action," the world will be a better place and families will be stronger. Our philosophy and mission cannot be separated from our values and our deep desire to teach and help families in business find the right answers that are unique to them. We believe we can help!!

“Thank you for your help in improving our communications processes. It has significantly improved our relationship.” Heyl & Patterson
John and Harry Edelman Testimonial Letter

The C.H.A.L.L.E.N.G.E.S.® for Strengthening Relationships in Families in Business

Commit to treat family members as equals - As equal adults, anything less causes conflict.
Have realistic expectations of one another - No one can be exactly like you!
Address yourself honestly - Know your weaknesses as well as your strengths.
Learn to listen to understand - Get over past "hurts" - accept forgiveness, listen well.
Let go of your ego - Success of the family must come first.
Expand your appreciation of other family members - Strive to know one another on in a more meaningful way.
Never assume - Assumptions are the biggest cause of conflict.
Get over past hurts - Get the priorities right - family first.
Enlighten other family members about you - Share your dreams and goals - Families rarely take the time to really talk and listen to one another.
Set the example by your attitude, word and action - Your example does reflect upon your family and your personal life is tied to the family business.

Contact us or call us at 724-475-3787 or 1888-273-8307 and learn how Jim and Ann Marie Kwaiser can benefit your family, organization or family business.