Finish Big - The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors.

Finish Big - The Podcast with Mark Dorman from Legacy Business Advisors.


Trapped in the Family Business with Dr. Michael Klein (Ep. 7)

March 07, 2023

Joining the family business can be an easy way to start a career. But is it the career you want? And how can you explore new opportunities within the singular business? 


In this episode, Mark Dorman speaks with Dr. Michael Klein, President of MK Insights and author of Trapped in the Family Business, on how multigenerational businesses trap family members with the expectation of joining the family business.


Dr. Michael unpacks: 


  • How do family members become trapped in the family business
  • What influence family members have on the next generation’s career path
  • Why previous generations need to take a step back from controlling the business
  • What current businesses are doing to provide future generations an opportunity for personal growth within and outside of the business
  • And more

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About our Guest:


Dr. Michael Klein has been a workplace consultant and advisor to individuals and organizations for over 20 years. He has worked with privately and publicly held businesses in industries including pharmaceuticals, insurance, entertainment, banking, construction, logistics, education, forestry, retail, publishing, hospitality, manufacturing, and healthcare. 


Michael has held positions in Organizational Development, Human Resources, and served as a Director of Advisor Training & Development at MassMutual Financial Group. Dr. Klein published “Trapped in the Family Business,” to assist individual family members in understanding, managing and taking control of their professional and personal lives when other family members are involved. He also has created and managed development processes for executives, sales leaders and other professionals.