Josh Kanter

We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?"

Today's guest: Josh Kanter, founder of leafplanner, lawyer, family office executive, advisor to other multi-generational families

Josh's pick: His father Burt Kanter

Sound Bites

- "The profound influence of a father's legacy on the life of his son."

- "The impact of a relentless pursuit by the IRS on a family and their relationships."

- "The importance of preserving and sharing family stories and legacies for future generations."

Summary

In this episode of "Who We Remember," host Jamie Yuenger sits down with Josh Kanter. Josh shares the fascinating life story of his father, Burt Kanter, a renowned tax lawyer who faced a relentless pursuit by the Internal Revenue Service. 

Josh reflects on why he chose his dad as the most influential figure he wishes to have documented on film. He shares poignant memories of Burt's profound impact on his family and his own life, even decades after his passing. Josh paints a vivid picture of his father's vibrant personality and remarkable journey from humble beginnings, a son of Eastern European immigrants to the US, he made his way to the top of his career (and helped define the profession itself).  Burt Kanter legally represented the Pritzker family, the founder of the adult magazine, Penthouse, Bob Guiccione, as well as many Hollywood producers.

About Josh

Josh is a lawyer, family office executive, advisor to other multi-generational families, and recently he became an entrepreneur as well, building an information aggregation platform designed to help families like his own. A devoted husband, father, dog parent, golfer, skier, and runner, Josh is an engaging and engaged guy. He loves to help families and make their lives easier and better.

When Josh was a kid, he was in awe of his father. He wanted to work with him and he wanted to be as respected as his dad was. In another way though, he grew up in his dad’s shadow and put huge expectations on himself. Coming to grips with all of that, and seeing it lead to where he is today, brings a smile to his face.

Josh's stories about his dad and his relationship with him are a testament to the huge power that our mother and father's lives have on our own.

Takeaways

- The profound influence of a father's legacy on the life of his son.
- The impact of a relentless pursuit by the IRS on a family and their relationships.
- The importance of preserving and sharing family stories and legacies for future generations.

Quote

"I was in awe of my father, loved him, wanted to work with him, wanted to be as respected as he was. In another sense, also grew up in his shadow and put huge expectations on myself. Coming to grips with all of that, and seeing it all lead

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Credits
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here