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Learn how workload and sales forecasting can help small business owners make smarter hiring decisions and prepare for future growth.

When a buyer first walks into a family-owned business, they’re not just looking at the financials. They’re looking at the people. They’re listening to how employees talk about the company. They’re noticing how decisions get made. They’re watching how customers interact with the business. And they’re paying attention to whether the company can keep moving when the owner steps out of the room. Often, they’re picking up on things the owner has stopped noticing simply because the

Brady and Chris Gaalswyk discuss how business owners can approach AI as a practical tool while keeping leadership, experience, relationships, and people at the center.

Brady and Chris Gaalswyk share why hiring for core values—not just experience—has shaped Easy Automation, Inc. and strengthened its culture over the long term.

For a founder who has spent decades building a company, timing is rarely just a financial equation.

At Gaalswyk Holdings, geography isn't a filter—it's a philosophy. We believe businesses are best supported the same way they were built: by people who are present, invested, and accountable to the community around them.

At Gaalswyk Holdings, we know that strong businesses are built with intention: a clear vision, great people, thoughtful processes, and long-term strategic focus.

Closing our four-part series on the values that guide us at Gaalswyk Holdings, we turn to the principle that anchors them all: Integrity. Integrity | Conducting all matters of business, from transition of ownership to daily operations, with transparency and honesty, staying true to our word, respecting others, and making decisions that adhere to strong moral principles. Watch this short video from our co-founder to learn more about this core value!

Empathy | Walking in the other person's shoes, understanding the different perspectives and feelings of the entire team, including the founder who is transitioning, the remaining staff, and the customers, working together with kindness and compassion.

Stewardship | Responsible management and care of each business including its legacy, finances, team, and customers.

Collaboration: Partnering with business owners and founders to create a mutually beneficial plan.

We’re pleased to share a new video featuring Co-Founder Chris Gaalswyk, offering a clear and thoughtful overview of Gaalswyk Holdings and how we partner with business owners. In this Q&A, he addresses four key questions: What is Gaalswyk Holdings? An inside look at who we are and the long-term vision guiding our work. What is our geographic approach? How we think about location, community, and building strong regional partnerships. What can a business owner expect? A transpar

A message from our Co-Founder Brady Gaalswyk. If your client is a family business owner considering retirement or transitioning their business, it’s worth exploring options with a partner who truly understands the unique dynamics of family-led organizations. At Gaalswyk Holdings, we don’t just look at numbers, we take time to get to know your client, understand their legacy, and build a relationship rooted in respect and shared values. Transitioning a business is one of the m