Generations Made In America

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Sep 2025

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The GENERATIONS MADE IN AMERICA Podcast is a platform for the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses. These histories are part of America's history. They are filled with inspiring life and business lessons that are proof that the American Dream is alive. Their stories of how they started are priceless for others, especially entrepreneurs, those employed but unfulfilled, unemployed, students about to enter the workforce, and immigrants new to America. Knowledge that is there for the taking to gain valuable insights. If they can do it others can too!

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September 9, 2025Episode 1329 min

E132: One's Drive To Bring A Dream To Life Can Be Powerful. In 1840 An 18 Y.O. Immigrated To America & Opened His Restaurant Which Today Is The Oldest Continuously Family-Run In The US! Bravo!

Before looking at the challenges in business today with a heavy heart, keep in mind that businesses that existed 164 years ago and are still thriving all experienced and survived the Civil War, two World Wars, Prohibition, the Great Depression, and at least 16 recessions! Add to these, massive fires to manufacturing plants which were not uncommon due to being constructed with lumber. Do not give up! ⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America'sFamily Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD -FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://artsandfood.com/2019/05/the-history-of-antoines-restaurant.html/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine%27s

August 26, 2025Episode 1318 min

E131: In 1912 What Started With A Unique Boot That Today Is An Icon & Foundation To Growing An Over $1Billion Annual Revenue Business Offering Over 16k Products! Power In Focusing On Your Passion!

This American multi-generation family business is quite a testimony to how much,with persistence, one is able to accomplish even coming from a very traumaticexperience of losing both parents at such a young age. Their history is inspiration on many levels! Bravo!⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://maineanencyclopedia.com/l-l-bean/https://www.themainemag.com/an-enduring-icon/Bean, L. L. (Leon Leonwood),1872-1966. Hunting, Fishing,and Camping. Bedford, MA Applewood Books; Saybrook, CT.Distributed by Globe Pequot Press, [1993]Bean, L. L.(Leon Leonwood), 1872-1966. MyStory: The Autobiography of a Down-East Merchant. Freeport,Me. L.L. Bean. c1960.

August 12, 2025Episode 13010 min

E130: Starting Small Can Be Key To Success As Seen In America’s Family Businesses’ Histories. This Farm Started With Just 2 Cows & 80 Yrs. Later Is A Thriving Fifth Generation Family Business!

Here are two inspiring quotes that can be inspirational as one comes to terms with their desire to have their own business. Albert Einstein famously said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."As Charles Kettering once noted, the opportunities of man are limited only by his imagination. But so few have imagination that there are ten thousand fiddlers to one The composer.⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://wisconsincountyforests.com/education/products-trees/https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-england-dairy-farms-look-for-ways-to-generate-business/4420225⁠

July 29, 2025Episode 1299 min

E129: The Power Of ABOUT...More Than a TAB...A Tool With Valuable Benefits!

There are great tools readily available for businesses that are sometimes both free and powerful. Sad to say that for many businesses their ABOUT tab on their website is surprisingly underdeveloped. Learn about four strong benefits to your bottom line in having a well constructed ABOUT section on your company's website. You'll never look at the ABOUT tab the same way again!⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠

July 15, 2025Episode 1288 min

E128: Electrical Trades Can Be A Great Business That Can Lead To Incredible Success. Here Is One That Began On A Kitchen Table in 1949 & Today Is A $1.7Billion Annual Revenue Global Business!

Apprenticeship programs are a wonderful start for becoming an electrician. Another option is to get a bachelor degree in electrical engineering! There areincredible opportunities in a range of industries for an electrical engineer and it seems as if the options are growing daily! Yes, the trades are a great choice for a nicelivelihood. How great to see success unfold in the history for one American multi-generation family business highlighted today!⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://www.washingtonian.com/2014/04/01/bill-dean-would-like-to-explain-himself/

July 1, 2025Episode 1278 min

E127: In Family Generation Businesses, Knowledge & Proper Training Handed Down To Each New Generation Is Instrumental For Continued Success! Their Histories Reflect This Clearly!

One endearing and powerful lesson handed down to Jeff Kavich & his sister, Amee Zetzman, of ALL MAKES OFFICE FURNITURE COMPANY, from their Dad had to do with priorities. Their Dad noted that it was critical that their first priority is to each other as brother and sister. AND, yes, as Amee has noted, they have each others’ back. Their ALL MAKES COMPANY is without doubt a family culture. www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://leoadambiga.com/2012/06/17/bedrock-values-at-the-core-of-four-generation-all-makes-office-furniture-company/https://www.spiritofomaha.com/metro-magazine/the-magazine/celebrating-life-remembering-larry-kavich/article_c9e25721-520d-5239-af39-4853d770353b.html#:~:text=Kavich%20attended%20the%20University%20of,granddaughters%20as%20well%2C%20Andi%20said.

June 17, 2025Episode 1267 min

E126: One Store Location...131 Yrs Of Success...Five Generations...Selling HATS! One Of Many Examples On How To Find An American Dream!

The beauty of learning about the histories of America's multi-generation family businesses is that you get to experience their journey from start to present day. These big picture views are priceless if you are contemplating starting your own business. These documented histories are a gift! Enjoy and please support them whenever possible.... ⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://64parishes.org/put-a-lid-on-ithttps://countryroadsmagazine.com/art-and-culture/people-places/meyer-the-hatter/

June 3, 2025Episode 1258 min

E125: Over 100 Years Ago, One Company's Edge Was Gained By Buying The Supplier Of The Key Product They Needed For Success! There Is No One Way To Start Or Excel In Business!

You never know what is just around the corner! Being aware often pertains to opportunities for business but even more valuable is being aware of ‘you’ and what your purposeful life truly might be! A great quote attributed to Mark Twain captures it so well. "When you work at something you love, you'll never work a day in your life" ⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America'sFamily Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD -FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://pitandquarryhalloffame.com/charles-luck-jr-profile/https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/luck-companies-celebrates-100-years/#:~:text=In%20the%20company's%20100%20years,leader%20to%20join%20the%20company.https://www.luckstone.com/our-company

May 13, 2025Episode 1248 min

E124: Patience Is A Virtue...This Family Business Founder Worked Hard For 17 Yrs. Before His Opportunity Of A Lifetime Came His Way! He Was Ready! Now 108 Yrs and 4 Generations Of Success!

Opportunities are all around us and as seen in the history of today's highlighted family business, you never know when or where an opportunity will come knocking at your door. In the interim, best to be as prepared as possible, be aware, and be ready. ⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠https://www.bostongeneralstore.com/blogs/news/volante-farms-history?srsltid=AfmBOoo5OPbB3WReM9c9G0oVtwXpHrMnn_NdvEtq-8LtbV_vLMd1mx8s

April 29, 2025Episode 1238 min

E123: Serial Entrepreneur At 69 Starts A Family Business & 81 Yrs. Later This Business Is 3 Generations & Global Success! It's NEVER Too Late!

This multi-generation family business's present CEO referenced a beautiful quote by George Bernard Shaw at their 75th Years Celebration. It says: The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man. His reflection on this quote: SO... GIVEN OUR SUCCESS IN OUR 75 YEARS HISTORY I THINK WE CAN CLAIM THAT WE HAVE BEEN REASONABLY UNREASONABLE. So very well said regarding his amazing company...⁠www.generationsmadeinamerica.com/family-business-histories⁠⁠⁠SPONSORED BY: America's Family Generations Charm Collection. 100% Made In America. GOD - FAMILY - COUNTRY. ⁠⁠⁠www.americasfamilygenerations.com⁠⁠