An entrepreneur and strategist at heart, Tess Helmandollar has worked in journalism, business development, and marketing for over three decades. She is the founder and president of The Cognitive Creative, a thriving full-stack marketing agency. Outside of work, Tess and her husband are embracing life as empty-nesters and first-time grandparents. They have three grown children and two fat, old dogs. The Legacy Link is Tess's mission in action: an honest, strategic, no-fluff guide for builders who want to leave more behind than unfinished projects.