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Authors @ Drucker features top authors that write about topics surrounding family business and generational wealth. This show represents a global meeting place for the world's most influential business-owning families and their advisors.

  1. MAR 9

    Ep. #23: Dennis Jaffe "Cross Cultures"

    In this episode, Dave Specht

    58 min

  2. FEB 25

    Ep. #22: Allen Weiss "The Brand Benefits Playbook"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Allen Weiss on his book "The Brand Benefits Playbook: Why Customers Aren’t Buying What You’re Selling – And What to Do About It". Allen Weiss is an emeritus professor at the University of Southern California. His academic research focuses on decision-making in B2B companies, especially in high-tech markets. For over 30 years, Weiss has helped a variety of organizations (e.g., Texas Instruments, Intel, Hughes Space & Communications, Northrop Grumman) on market segmentation & positioning based on brand benefits. He is also the Founder & CEO of MarketingProfs, LLC, a B2B training & events company with over 600,000 subscribers, 457,000 Twitter followers, & 55,000 LinkedIn followers. Debbie MacInnis is the Charles L. & Ramona I. Hilliard Professor of Business Administration & Emerita Professor of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California and the Doris Drucker Chair & Full Research Professor at the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. An expert on consumer behavior and branding, she is a Fellow of the American Marketing Association, the Association for Consumer Research, & the Society for Consumer Psychology. In addition to being a prolific author, MacInnis consults with major consumer goods companies, branding agencies, and advertising agencies. Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3KBweC1

    54 min

  3. FEB 18

    Ep. #21: Richie Norton "Anti-Time Management"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Richie Norton on his book "Anti-Time Management: Reclaim Your Time and Revolutionize Your Results with the Power of Time Tipping". Richie Norton is an award-winning, bestselling author and entrepreneur known for books like "The Power of Starting Something Stupid" & "Résumés Are Dead & What to Do About It". Recognized as one of the world’s top 100 business coaches, Norton is also an international speaker, having appeared at events like TEDx and Google Startup Grind. A serial entrepreneur, Norton is the founder of Global Consulting Circle, which specializes in creating & scaling business models for venture-backed startups. He is also the CEO and Co-Founder of PROUDUCT, an INC. 5000 company that provides global entrepreneurship solutions to businesses. Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iF3lBG

    59 min

  4. FEB 11

    Ep. #20: Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff "Experiential Billionaire"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff on their book "Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die with No Regrets". Bridget Hilton & Joe Huff are business partners & keynote speakers who help individuals enrich their lives and careers with fulfilling experiences. They share their insights about topics such as mental health, workplace belonging, wellness, motivation, & burnout at Fortune 500 companies, conferences, and communities. Bridget is also the founder of LSTN Sound Co., the first social good electronics company, which has funded hearing aids for over 50,000 people through worldwide sales of headphones and speakers. She was recognized by Forbes and Inc Magazine's 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur's 15 Women to Watch, and NAWBO's Rising Star. Joe has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, founder, and owner. He has helped thousands of individuals around the world through his philanthropic work, created numerous 8-figure businesses, & has had many successful exits. Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/441XdNP

    47 min

  5. FEB 4

    Ep. #19: David York "The Gift of Lift"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews David York on his book "The Gift of Lift: Harnessing the Power of Stewardship to Elevate the World". David York is an estate planning attorney, CPA, & Director of the Salt Lake City law firm of York Howell & Guymon. With over two decades of experience working with a diverse clientele across the wealth spectrum, York has represented first-generation wealth creators, fifth-generation wealth maintainers, & everyone in between. He is a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) & the Dean of Legacy with the Purposeful Planning Institute. A highly sought-after speaker, York has spoken at numerous public groups & professional organizations such as TEDxSaltLakeCity, the Million Dollar Roundtable, Q Commons, & the Institute of Family Governance. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Healing Nations & Holding Out HELP. Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pJq2XD

    59 min

  6. JAN 28

    Ep. #18: Katherine Howe "Astor"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Katherine Howe on her book "Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune". Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling & award-winning historian & novelist. She is the author of several novels for adult & young adult audiences, has edited two volumes of primary sources for Penguin Classics, & is the co-author (with Anderson Cooper) of the #1 New York Times bestselling books "Vanderbilt" & "Astor". Her expertise & insights have been featured on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, NPR’s The Weekend Edition, & the BBC, to name a few. Howe received her BA in Art History & Philosophy from Columbia & an MA in American & New England Studies from Boston University. Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4phu61q

    1h 1m

  7. JAN 21

    Ep. #17: Rob Lachenauer "Harvard Business Review"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Rob Lachenauer on his book "Harvard Business Review: Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise". Rob Lachenauer has been an advisor, business leader, & writer throughout his career. He is the Managing Partner & co-founder of BanyanGlobal, a team of family business advisors that helps clients realize their true potential & become more effective owners. An expert on leadership & governance for family businesses, Lachenauer has worked closely with families throughout the world. He is also a frequent collaborator with Harvard Business Review & co-author (with George Stalk) of "Hardball: Are You Playing to Play or Playing to Win?". Lachenauer holds a BA from Cornell University & an MBA from Harvard University. Link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4av8xFU

    57 min

  8. JAN 14

    Ep. #16: Peter Vogel "Family Office Navigator"

    In this episode, Dave Specht interviews Peter Vogel on his book "Family Office Navigator: Your Guide to Building a Multigenerational Family Office". Peter Vogel is Professor of Family Business & Entrepreneurship at IMD Business School. An expert on family enterprises, he leads IMD’s work in this field as Director of the IMD Global Family Business Center & Debiopharm Chair of Family Philanthropy. He was named by Poets&Quants as one of the world’s best business school professors under the age of 40 in 2022 & included in Family Capital’s Top 100 Family Business Influencers list in both 2020 and 2022. Vogel works with families, owners, boards, & executives of family enterprises and family offices around the world, focusing on transformations, governance, ownership & leadership succession, wealth management, fostering entrepreneurialism & innovation within the system, & on establishing professional boards & leadership teams. He does so through major transformation journeys that include custom programs, advisory work, & open programs, as well as tailored diagnostics & workshops. Link to book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/44uH1ok

    1 hr
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Authors @ Drucker features top authors that write about topics surrounding family business and generational wealth. This show represents a global meeting place for the world's most influential business-owning families and their advisors.

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  • Creator
    Dave Specht
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
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