“Family Business Strategies for Everyone is a must-read for any family serious about creating a lasting legacy—not just financially but through strong values and intentional parenting. Bob’s superb storytelling offers a rare blend of wisdom, clarity, and actionable steps that make this book incredibly accessible. Especially for young families just starting to build businesses and raise kids.
What sets this book apart is its focus on raising children into adults who work for their place—not expect it. Readers will walkaway with a clear framework to build family wealth with purpose, not entitlement.
Bob and Melynn practice what they preach, and we enjoy learning from them. If you’re building a business and raising a family, you’ll want this book in your library. It’s practical, heartfelt, and built on principles that stand the test of time.”
—Kenny and Dominique Attai, entrepreneurs and real estate investors
“This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to start or scale a family business. The lessons inside are both practical and timeless. Beyond the strategies, the Pattillo family shares a powerful testimony of love, unity, and purpose. Their story shows that success is not about me but about we—and that business is ever-evolving, always recreating, and deeply tied to the people they build with.”
—Winston Templet, real estate investor/teacher, entrepreneur, business owner, and Rich Dad Hall of Fame inductee 2016
“Nobody is more qualified to write this book than Bob Pattillo. He has walked the walk for decades and has put his money where his mouth is. He is highly disciplined with a happy, positive warrior spirit. A must-read.”
—Gregg Lancaster, real estate investor and civil/business mediator
““An intimate and detailed playbook for those seeking family business success. Step by step, here’s how he and his wife did it. This book is a battle plan for those interested in starting a family business from two veterans who have fought many battles and come out on top. If you want to see how two young entrepreneurs, starting with little but each other, built a multigenerational family business, read this book. Entertaining and educational, it is a blueprint for starting, maintaining, and most importantly, teaching and sharing their success with generations to follow. The reader will definitely benefit from their experience. I know, I did!”
—Dr. Eric Freeh, orthopedic surgeon, entrepreneur, and investor
“I have watched Bob’s story unfold for years. This book captures it perfectly—an inspiring account of growing a successful family business, guided by vision, determination, faith, deep family commitment, service to others, and a focus on building generational wealth and legacy.”
—Randal L. Rabon, co-owner Mesa Verde Ranch Holdings, LLC
“This wealth-building book stands head and shoulders above the multitude of others written (and I’ve read a bunch of them). The information is invaluable. Best of all, it is interesting and organized in a way that allows the reader to begin implementing immediately.
How often as a parent or grandparent do we long to give the gift of money management and wealth building as a legacy to our children? Well, now you can. This book will teach you just that.
It is an easy read with a guide to allow you to achieve financial freedom for generations to come.”
—Linda Gulley, real estate investor and business owner, Million Dollar Round Table, President’s Club, and Crystal Excellence with State Farm Insurance