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[Easemakers Podcast E71] How to recognize a successful family office and find a high performing private service environment

How do you recognize a great family office? Mack International Partner Brian Adams knows the signs, and in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, he shares his tips for estate managers looking for a long-term fit.

By Kristin Twiford

Brian Adams says the best family offices share a number of commonalities. One, they have a strong sense of purpose. Two, they have low turnover.

But when you’re looking for a long-term estate management role, it can be hard to distinguish the best environments during the interview process.

In his role as a Partner at the retained executive search firm Mack International, Brian vets family offices every day, and he knows the signs of a strong organization. In this episode of the Easemakers Podcast, we explore what makes a successful family office, and how to recognize a high performing, well-organized family office when you’re job searching. 

Tune in to hear:

  • Signs of a successful and well-organized family office  
  • Questions to ask and red flags to look for when you’re interviewing
  • The ripple effect of a family’s sense of purpose

And, after you listen to this conversation, be sure to check out Mohamed’s interview on A Modern Approach to Estate Management on Brian’s show, The Mack Podcast!

The Easemakers Podcast is available on Apple PodcastsSpotify, and anywhere you listen to your favorite shows.

Catch up on past episodes of the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get notified about future episodes. Follow along with @easemakers on social media, and of course, be sure to join the conversation in the Easemakers community after you listen!

The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, the household management software solution built for high net worth households, family offices and the private service professionals who support them. Questions about household staffing, luxury home management, or how to create a better workflow for everyone on your team? Start a conversation today.

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