More Than a Menu: The 112-Year Legacy of Patillo’s Bar-B-Q
Discover the timeless power of storytelling with Patillo’s Bar-B-Q, a 112-year-old family business that demonstrates how heritage and narrative drive brand longevity and success.
History, Culture & Heritage
Understanding and valuing your history to strengthen your sense of self in the global landscape and drive community reinvestment.
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The Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones formular: How The Black Farmer Turned His Story Into His Most Valuable Asset
What’s in a name? For most, a name is an identifier. For a leader, it’s a brand. But for a true legacy builder, a name is a declaration; it’s the entire story,…
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The Legacy of NC Mutual: Why Your Story is an Asset That Can’t Be Liquidated
Explore the rise and fall of NC Mutual, a keystone of Black enterprise and the US’s largest Black-owned life insurer, from its 1898 origins to its 2022 liquidation.
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The 125-Year-Old Story: What the Indianapolis Recorder Teaches Every Founder About Building a Real Legacy
Discover the compelling journey of The Indianapolis Recorder, a business that defied the high failure rates plaguing new ventures, thriving for over a century despite immense challenges.
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The 110-Year-Old Asset: What Jones Bar-B-Q Teaches Every Leader About Immortalizing a Legacy
Explore the remarkable legacy of Jones Bar-B-Q Diner, America’s oldest Black-owned restaurant since 1910, and its profound impact on family business heritage.
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From a Horse-Drawn Cart to a 100-Year Legacy: The Parker House Story and Why Your Business Narrative is Your Most Valuable Asset
What is your company’s most valuable asset? If you’re a founder or a CEO, you might point to your intellectual property, your real estate holdings, or your cash flow. If you’re the…
