The Family Business Expert Who's Actually Lived It 3rd-generation business owner and author of 'Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business' helps families navigate succession, resolve conflicts, and preserve wealth across generations. Over 90% of my clients successfully transition to the next generation.
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Why Family Businesses Trust Henry Hutcheson

Unlike traditional consultants who only study family businesses, I’ve lived it. As a 3rd-generation member of Olan Mills Portrait Studios and having worked with 200+ family businesses over 25 years, I understand both the incredible opportunities and hidden dangers that can make or break multi-generational wealth.

My clients don’t just survive succession—they thrive. With a 90%+ success rate, I’ve helped families preserve over $2 billion in family wealth while maintaining family harmony.

  • Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
  • Certified Family Business Advisor (CFBA)
  • Author, “Dirty Little Secrets of Family Business”
  • Former IBM Director of Business Transformation
  • 25+ years family business consulting experience

Conflict Avoidance and Resolution

Conflict Resolution

We will teach, and train, the entire family the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that will improve communication, build trust, and help avoid conflict. We know how because we have been there.

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Multi-layered programs to prepare and groom the next generation, individually and as a team.

Succession Planning

Succession Planning

We help you figure out the financial and legal aspects that work best for you and each family member.

Business Assessment

Business Assessment

We are business veterans who understand how to make a business function in a manner that generates profit and maintains harmony.

Speaking & Seminars

Speaking And Seminars

Edge of your seat, tear in your eye, entertaining, life changing seminars.

Workshops

Workshops

We provide interactive, educational, and fun workshops tailored to your family or group.

How We Help Family Businesses Succeed

Service 1: Succession Planning Navigate leadership transitions smoothly with our proven 3-step succession framework. We’ll help you identify, develop, and empower the next generation while creating a graceful exit strategy for current leadership.

Service 2: Conflict Resolution Resolve family disputes before they destroy your business. Our conflict resolution process has saved hundreds of family relationships while protecting business operations and profitability.

Service 3: Governance & Strategy Establish clear decision-making structures, compensation policies, and strategic direction that work for both family and business needs. Create the foundation for multi-generational success.

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The Difference Experience Makes

Unlike Other Consultants, I:

✓ Actually grew up in a family business (3rd generation)

✓ Have real operational experience running companies

✓ Understand family dynamics from the inside out

✓ Focus 100% on family businesses (not a side service)

✓ Have written the definitive guide on family business succession

Unlike Big Consulting Firms, We:

✓ Provide personal attention from an experienced principal

✓ Understand the emotional and psychological side, not just the financial side

✓ Offer practical solutions, not theoretical frameworks

✓ Are available when you need us most

As your family business partner, we’re here for you!