Rodrigo Himiob is an Advisor and Managing Director at Generation6, a global family business advisory firm. He also serves as an Advisor to the BCBR Program at Santa Clara University. Prior to this, he served as the VP of Operations and Partner of Houston Anodes, as an Advisory Board Member of the Corrosion Technology Program at Houston Community College, and as the Manager of Corrosion Services at TRC Companies, Inc. Venezuelan-born, Rodrigo is a third-generation business owner whose expertise encompasses executive leadership, operations, project management, and strategic planning. Rodrigo holds a BSc and MSc in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, and an MBA in Families and Business from Kennesaw State University.    What You’ll Learn ●      When is it time to bring in a non-family member? ●      Navigating the dynamics between family and non-family members. ●      Is there ever complete agreement? ●      Who does the family business advisor work for? ●      Can a family business work without working family members? ●      When to bring in significant others.   Timestamps ·       [03:35] Rodrigo’s career path. ·       [05:56] What’s most meaningful about this work? ·       [09:18] When there’s a miscommunication about the handover. ·       [16:22] When it’s okay to bring in a non-family member. ·       [21:03] Family and non-family member dynamics. ·       [26:55] How to overcome animosity. ·       [33:13] Does everyone have to agree to the process? ·       [38:22] A family business with no active family members. ·       [45:24] Involving significant others in the family business.   Memorable Quotes ·       “Whoever you bring in, they should have some level of family business experience.” – Rodrigo Himiob [23:13] ·       “You don’t have to have 100% agreement. You can build that agreement.” – Rodrigo Himiob [34:36] ·       “A good family business advisor is going to not work exclusively for whoever brought them in.” – Chris Yonker [36:46] ·       “You want to give your family members the choice to be in the family business.” – Rodrigo Himiob [43:47] ·       “You need to bring your spouses in as quickly as you can.” – Rodrigo Himiob [46:14]     Social Media Rodrigo Himiob. [email protected].   Websites www.generation6.com.