GREENSBORO, GA – The Greene County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome CircleMakers, LLC, a family business advisory firm dedicated to helping business owners, families and leadership teams build strong, successful multi-generational family enterprises. Founded by Todd Garretson, a former third-generation owner in his family's manufacturing business, CircleMakers brings a unique owner-operator perspective and family-first approach to the challenges facing family-owned businesses. The firm specializes in succession planning, leadership development, governance, business growth and navigating the difficult conversations that often shape a family's future.
An estimated 40% of family businesses are undergoing, or will undergo, a leadership succession within the next 10 years. Despite this, only about half have thorough, well-developed succession plans, and just 37% are highly confident that the next generation is prepared to lead.
“The question isn’t whether today’s owners will eventually face a transition. The question is whether the family will have the time, conversations, leadership development and structures in place before that transition becomes urgent,” said Garretson. Through personalized guidance and practical strategies, CircleMakers helps families address these challenges before they become crises. By strengthening communication, developing future leaders and establishing a clear vision for the future, the firm helps family businesses preserve not only their financial success but also the relationships and values that make them special.
“Family-owned businesses are such an important part of our local economy, and many represent generations of hard work and dedication,” said Greene County Chamber President Mika Mills. “We are excited to introduce Todd's valuable expertise to business owners who want to ensure their legacy continues for generations to come.”
You built the legacy. Let CircleMakers help you protect it.
To start the conversation about securing the future of your family business, contact Todd Garretson at 404-781-9003 or todd@circlemakers.co. Learn more at www.circlemakers.co.
