Meet the Aardvarks. In many respects, they're a typical business family. From the outside, their business looks successful. After all, John Aardvark, its founder, has been at it for over 30 years. But he's got problems. And if those problems aren't solved, disaster awaits. John is stuck and he doesn't even know he's stuck. Things have finally come to a head, however, and he's on the hunt for some solutions. If John doesn't find them, he might just throw in the towel. The truth is, many privately held companies have just such troubles. Sure, the business is successful while the founder is running it, but there isn't much of a future for the place after he or she is gone. This is the case with Aardvark Manufacturing. You see, John hasn't taken the steps to create a business that someone else would want to run, much less own. The company simply isn't transferable. Yet. Things are about to change around Aardvark. Meet Aaron, the hero of this business fable. He's going to guide John and his family through the labyrinth and explore with them the very same options for sustainability that you have in your own business.