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that family businesses help America celebrate the with a bang? 🎆

Most of the consumer fireworks lighting up backyards this weekend come from Phantom Fireworks, America's #1 retailer, run by the Zoldan family. And many of the professional shows dazzling audiences on TV come from two family-owned rivals: Fireworks by Grucci, a sixth-gen business in the industry since 1850, and Zambelli Fireworks, a fourth-gen enterprise founded in 1893.

Behind every iconic celebration is a family that navigated succession, ownership transitions, and the work of building something meant to last.

Happy Independence Day from Continuity!

"You need to retire to something, not from something."

It's well-intentioned advice—but for many leaders, it misses the deeper question: Who am I when I'm no longer in charge?

Continuity's Blair Trippe and Doug Baumoel explore how departing leaders can exit gracefully, transition from doing the work to sharing the wisdom, and set the next generation up to thrive.

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How to Successfully Exit Family Business Leadership This brief commentary offers insights and a framework for how family business leaders can exit and leave their business—and family—setup for success.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Bhulakshmi to the Continuity team!

Dr. Bhulakshmi specializes in leadership development within , with a focus on the human and relational dynamics that shape how families navigate growth, succession, and evolving roles.

Her work is grounded in a human-centric, Inside-Out approach, helping leaders build awareness, strengthen trust, and lead more effectively in complex environments where family, ownership, and leadership intersect.

We’re excited for the perspective she brings to our work with enterprising families and the meaningful impact she will have on leadership and continuity across generations.

Read her bio: https://continuityfbc.com/our-team/dr-bhulakshmi-v-ph-d

Dr. Bhulakshmi V., Ph.D. - Continuity Family Business Consulting Dr. Bhulakshmi specializes in leadership development within family enterprises, with a focus on the human and relational dynamics that shape how families and leadership teams navigate growth, succession, and evolving roles. She works with founders, next-generation leaders, and senior executives to b...