The Family Biz Show
The Family Biz Show is a podcast hosted by Michael Palumbos that explores the many challenges and opportunities of running a family-owned business. Each episode features conversations with guests on topics such as business and wealth transition, growth strategies, family conflict, leadership, and team development. Listeners hear real stories and practical advice from family business owners and the consultants who advise them. The show also invites family businesses and consultants to share their own stories by reaching out to the producer or submitting a form on its website.
Episodes
Hire A Players on Purpose, Not by Luck with Andrea Roberts | The Family Biz Show Ep.136
What if your next great hire wasn't the result of luck—but of a hiring process you could repeat again and again? Hiring the right people can transform your business. Hiring the wrong person can consume your time, hurt your culture, frustrate your strongest employees, and leave you wondering how you missed the warning signs. "Why do great candidates sometimes turn into poor employees?" "How can I t
Cort Brazelton on How to Own a Family Business Without Having to Run It | The Family Biz Show Ep. 135
What if protecting your family business for the next generation means accepting that your family doesn't always have to run it? What if stepping out of the CEO role isn't giving up control—but becoming a better owner? "I want the business to stay in the family, but does that mean a family member has to lead it?" "How do we bring in outside executives without losing what makes our company ours?" "H
Cornell University's Smith Family Business Initiative and University of St. Thomas Family Business Center: A conversation with Dann Van Der Vliet and Jon Keimig. | The Family Biz Show Ep. 134
Where can family business owners turn when the hardest challenges aren't just about running the company—but navigating the family behind it? You don't have to figure out the complexities of family business alone. "Who can we talk to about the issues we can't discuss anywhere else?" "How do we start conversations about succession before it becomes urgent?" "How do we prepare the next generation wit
How ESOPs Help Family Business Owners Exit Without Losing Their Legacy | The Family Biz Show Ep. 40
What if you could step away from your family business without walking away from everything you've built? What if your exit strategy could protect your people, preserve your culture, and secure your legacy for generations to come? "I've spent decades building this business. How do I leave without losing it?" "I don't want to sell to a buyer who will change everything we've worked for." "Is there a
Cameron Bishop: The #1 Mistake That Could Cost You MILLIONS When Selling Your Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 133
Ready to sell your business? What if one mistake could cost you millions before negotiations even begin? "Am I really getting the best price?" "What if my business isn't worth what I think?" "Should I accept the first offer?" "How do buyers actually value my company?" "What if I'm not as prepared as I thought?" This conversation gives you the answer. In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Michae
Built To Last: Sustainable Success For Family-Owned Construction Businesses | The Family Biz Show Ep. 132
Growth can look like success from the outside. But inside a family-owned construction business, growth can also create pressure, confusion, and decisions the original business model was never designed to handle. "You built something successful, but why does it feel harder to run?" "Why is every decision still coming back to you?" "How do you pass the business forward without damaging the family?"
What Wealthy Parents Must Teach Their Children Early | The Family Biz Show Ep. 131
If you are raising children in a wealthy family, you may wonder how to give them opportunity without taking away their drive. This conversation helps you understand what children need to learn early so wealth becomes a source of responsibility, not entitlement. "I want my kids to appreciate what they have." "I don't want comfort to make them soft." "How do I talk about money without saying too muc
The $84 Trillion Opportunity Most Family Businesses Are Missing | The Family Biz Show Ep. 130
You can build a successful business… and still lose the family along the way. Most family business transitions don't fail because of one catastrophic mistake. They fail because of small conversations that never happened. Because leadership wasn't prepared. Because expectations were never aligned. Because no one wanted to ask the hard questions. "What happens when I step away?" "What if my kids don
The Family Business Problems Legacy Can Solve | The Family Biz Show Ep. 129
Most conversations about family business problems focus on what's broken—conflict between generations, lack of succession clarity, or stalled growth. But what if many family business problems aren't caused by dysfunction at all? What if they're caused by something far less obvious—and far more fixable? In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Michael Palumbos sits down with second-generation owner
Common Mistakes During Family Business Estate Planning | The Family Biz Show Ep. 128
What if the biggest threat to your family business legacy isn't taxes, markets, or competition… but the way your estate plan was designed? This episode challenges one of the most accepted beliefs in family wealth: that family businesses inevitably fail by the third generation. "Why does it feel harder to talk about wealth with my kids than it does to build the business?" "How do I prepare the next
How to Grow a Family Business Without Breaking The Family | The Family Biz Show Ep. 127
What if you could grow your family business without losing the relationships that matter most? Too many family businesses succeed financially while quietly falling apart personally. This episode explores how to avoid that. "I feel like the business is creating distance in my family." "Growth is bringing more pressure and conflict." "How do we scale without losing trust?" "I don't want success to c
Family Business Governance That Actually Works Across Three Generations | The Family Biz Show Ep. 126
What if family business governance was less about formal rules—and more about having the right conversations before things break? If you work with family, you know the tension can feel personal fast. "Why does a small disagreement turn into something bigger?" "How do we keep family roles and business roles clear?" "What happens when the next generation wants to grow differently?" "How do we honor
What Makes a Family Business Last Across Generations | The Family Biz Show Ep. 125
What actually keeps a family business alive across generations? And how do you protect both the business… and the family relationships that come with it? "Why does succession feel so complicated?" "How do you prepare your kids without creating entitlement?" "What happens when family dynamics start affecting business decisions?" "How do you know if the next generation truly wants this life?" This c
Why Brand Can Make or Break Family Business Succession & Legacy | The Family Biz Show Ep. 124
What if the biggest threat to your family business succession isn't leadership… but your brand? What if the trust your family spent decades building disappears the moment leadership changes? "Why do customers only trust the founder?" "What happens when the next generation takes over?" "How do we protect our reputation across generations?" "What if our culture exists only in people's heads?" "Can a
Passing On the Family Business—Without Passing It Down | A Father-Daughter Story | The Family Biz Show Ep. 123
What if the greatest way to protect your family business… was not passing it down at all? What happens when the next generation chooses family, balance, and a different future instead of the CEO seat? "I don't know if I can do this." "What if selling the company is the right decision?" "How do we preserve our family relationships through a major transition?" "What happens to employees when a famil
From Basement Startup to Legacy : A Family CRM Succession | The Family Biz Show Ep. 122
What if taking over the family business is not just about stepping in — but being trusted enough to truly lead? "I know I can do more, but it's not mine yet." "How do I honor what was built without staying stuck in it?" "What happens when the founder is ready to retire, but the business still has room to grow?" "This conversation gives you the answer." In this episode, you'll hear how Sarah and Ke
How Families Can Reduce Legacy Risk Beyond Money | The Family Biz Show Ep. 121
Most families think protecting wealth is enough. But what if the real risk to your legacy has nothing to do with money? What if the biggest threat is silence, lack of preparation, or disconnected generations? "I don't know how to involve my kids in these conversations." "What if our family relationships change after wealth transfer?" "How do we prepare the next generation without creating entitlem
Passing the Hard Hat: Succession Planning Lessons for Family Construction Businesses | The Family Biz Show Episode 120
What happens when the founder of the family business is no longer the one making every decision? And what does it really take to prepare the next generation to lead successfully? "I built this company from nothing… how do I let go?" "What if the next generation wants to run the business differently?" "How do we grow without losing control?" "Why does succession planning feel so emotional?" This co
The Legal Strategy That Saved a Family Business Transition | The Family Biz Show Ep 119
What happens when family business partners stop sharing the same vision? And what actually saves the business when leadership conflict starts growing behind the scenes? If you've ever worried about succession, ownership transition, or communication breakdowns inside a family business… this episode will hit home. "I don't know if we're aligned anymore." "What happens if the next generation wants so
What Family Businesses Can Learn from Dairy Cooperatives | Family Biz Show Ep. 118
What if the biggest lessons in leadership, innovation, and succession planning were coming from family farms? This episode reveals how traditional businesses can evolve without losing the values that made them successful in the first place. "Are we adapting fast enough?" "How do you modernize a family business without breaking the culture?" "What happens when the next generation wants change?" "Ho
From Farmland to Family Office: Lessons in Legacy and Reinvention | The Family Biz Show Ep. 117
You don't build a lasting legacy by accident. You build it through stewardship, hard conversations, reinvention, and the willingness to think beyond yourself. But that's easier said than done. "Will the next generation be ready?" "How do we protect the family without losing the business?" "What happens when the legacy business no longer serves the future?" "How do you grow without losing family un
Building a Family Office That Lasts: Wealth, Legacy & Leadership with Scott Saslow | The Family Biz Show Ep. 116
Building wealth is one thing. Keeping it, protecting it, and giving it lasting purpose is something else entirely. "What happens after we sell the business?" "Who should manage the wealth?" "How do we keep the family aligned?" "What kind of legacy are we really building?" This conversation gives you the answer. In this episode, you'll hear why a family office is not just a place to park wealth aft
Transforming Leadership with Generative Listening | The Family Biz Show Ep. 115
What if the leadership breakthrough your business needs starts with listening differently? What if better conversations could completely transform your family business, your leadership team, and your future? "I feel like my team isn't fully engaged." "We keep having the same conversations over and over." "I know succession matters… but I don't know how to let go." "I want the next generation to le
Growing a Family Manufacturing Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 114
You built the business to create freedom… So why does growth sometimes feel like losing control? Why does scaling create more pressure, more complexity, and more uncertainty? "Why does every decision still feel like it all depends on me?" "How do I grow without breaking the culture?" "What happens if the wrong hire sets us back years?" "Can a family business really scale without losing what made i
From Childhood Filmmakers to Family Legacy Storytellers | The Family Biz Show Ep. 113
What if the most valuable thing your family business could pass down isn't money… but the story behind it? What if future generations could hear the voices, values, struggles, and lessons that built your family's legacy? "Will our story be forgotten?" "Do the next generation really understand what it took to build this?" "How do we preserve more than just the business?" "What happens when family h
When Does a Family Business Need a Family Office? | The Family Biz Show Ep. 112
You've built something valuable. Now the question is: how do you protect the wealth, the family, and the legacy behind it? "Do we need a family office?" "Are we too complex for our current advisors?" "How do we prepare the next generation?" "What happens when wealth, business, family, and legacy all collide?" This conversation gives you the answer. In this episode, Peter Moustakerski of Family Off
How Three Generations Built a Thriving Tile Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 111
What does it take to build a business that lasts for generations? Not years. Not decades. Generations. Have you ever wondered: "Will the next generation want to join the business?" "How do we pass leadership without losing momentum?" "Can a family business continue growing while staying true to its roots?" "What separates businesses that survive from those that disappear?" This conversation off
Leadership Tensions in Family-Owned Businesses | The Family Biz Show Ep. 110
Leadership in a family business isn't just about making decisions. It's about navigating the tension between what's best for the business and what's best for the people you love. Have you ever found yourself thinking: "Why does every family business decision feel so personal?" "Why do we keep having the same arguments over and over?" "How do I balance fairness with performance?" "What if we're b
Buying a Family Business Without Losing Its Legacy | Family Biz Show Ep. 109
What if buying a family business wasn't about changing everything—but protecting what matters most? What if the key to growing a company was honoring its legacy while building its future? "I know I need a succession plan, but where do I start?" "My business depends too much on me." "I want to retire someday, but I don't know if my company is ready." "What happens if there isn't a family member t
How to Create a Sales Culture That Drives Growth | The Family Biz Show Ep. 108
Can your family business grow if sales feels uncomfortable? What if the biggest growth opportunity in your business isn't a new product—but a better sales process? "I don't want to sound pushy." "What if my team isn't good at sales?" "I've always relied on referrals." "How do we grow without becoming sales-focused?" "What if I'm the bottleneck?" This conversation gives you the answer. Many famil
Preserving Legacy While Embracing Change in a Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 107
Preserve the legacy you've built—without becoming trapped by it. Learn how to embrace growth, transition, and change while staying true to the values that made your family business successful. "How do I grow the business without losing our culture?" "What happens when I'm no longer leading the company?" This conversation provides the answer. In this episode, Ray Isaac shares the leadership lesso
How Two Brothers Built More Than a Restaurant | The Family Biz Show Ep. 106
What if the business you've always talked about actually became reality? What if the biggest risk of your career became the most meaningful thing you've ever built? "I'm successful... but I'm not fulfilled." "What if I leave my stable career and it doesn't work?" "Can family members really build a business together?" "How do you stay aligned when the pressure keeps growing?" "What does it take to
Scaling a Family Business Without Losing Your Purpose | The Family Biz Show Ep. 105
Scaling a business shouldn't mean losing the reason you started it. What if you could grow your company, build a stronger team, and create more freedom—without sacrificing your values, your family, or your purpose? "Why does growth feel more stressful than success?" "Why am I working harder now than I did when the business was smaller?" "Why does every decision still seem to depend on me?" "How
The Business Owner's Guide to Exit Planning and Transferable Value | The Family Biz Show Ep. 104
What happens to your business when you're no longer running it? And more importantly... Will the business you've spent years building continue to thrive without you? "What if my business depends too much on me?" "What happens to my employees and family if something unexpected happens?" "Am I financially ready to leave the business?" "How do I know if my business is actually transferable?" "What
Leading Through Change in a Second-Generation Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 103
Leading Through Change in a Second-Generation Family Business What does it take to successfully step into leadership after the founder generation? And how do you grow a family business while honoring the legacy that built it? "Am I really ready to lead this business?" "How do I earn credibility with employees who have worked with my parents for decades?" "What happens when family dynamics collid
The Family Business Growth Story Behind Logo Brands | The Family Biz Show Ep. 102
From a garage startup to a $115 million company—what does that journey really look like? If you're trying to grow a family business without losing your culture, your people, or your relationships, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership and growth. "How do I scale without becoming disconnected from my team?" "What happens when the next generation wants to lead differently
When Children Don't Take Over the Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 101
You built the business with your family in mind. But what happens when your children don't want to take it over? "Will this business survive without me?" "What if my kids choose a different path?" "How do I make the company valuable beyond my role?" "Can succession still work without family stepping in?" This conversation gives you the answer. In this episode, Robin Hall of VARC Solutions shares
What It Takes to Sustain a Family Business Across Generations | The Family Biz Show Ep. 100
What if the secret to a lasting family business isn't strategy alone—but trust, stewardship, and leadership developed over decades? What does it really take to sustain a family business across generations? "How do we successfully transition leadership?" "What happens when the next generation wants to take the business in a new direction?" "How do we honor the founders while continuing to grow?
Secrets of Thriving Family Businesses | The Family Biz Show Ep. 99
What allows some family businesses to survive for generations while others struggle to make it through a leadership transition? The answer isn't just strategy. It's trust. It's communication. And sometimes, it's learning how to let go. "How do I know when it's time to step aside?" "Am I preparing the next generation well enough?" "How do we keep family relationships healthy while running a busin
Ep 98. Adapting to Survive; How Businesses Can (and should) Utilize AI
Ep 98. Adapting to Survive; How Businesses Can (and should) Utilize AI In this episode, guest Anthony DeSimone of You're The Expert Now talks about the use of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in family businesses. Anthony shares his background and journey to becoming an AI expert and they discuss the importance of AI in business and how family businesses can utilize ChatGPT to improve communication
Ep 97. 200 Years of Sweet Treats and Survival in Family Business
Episode 97. 200 Years of Sweet Treats and Survival in Family Business In this episode, Janice Jucker of Three Brothers Bakery takes us on a fascinating journey, from the bakery's humble beginnings in Poland 200 years ago to its current status as a beloved Houston institution. She shares the inspiring story of her aunt Jenny, who saved her three brothers from the Nazis during World War II, and
Ep 96. A Legacy in Motion; Dylan's Journey from Agriculture to Transportation
Episode 96. A Legacy in Motion; Dylan's Journey from Agriculture to Transportation We had the pleasure of talking to Dylan Rexing, CEO of Rexing Companies. We discussed the evolution of Dylan's family business from agriculture to transportation, the complexities of working with family, and the growth from a small team to a company with nearly 100 employees. Dylan shares his journey from reluct
Brewing Up Success: Turning Coffee into a Family Empire | The Family Biz Show Ep. 95
Ep 95 - Brewing Up Success: Turning Coffee into a Family Empire In this episode of the Family Biz Show, we sat down with Lisa Smoot from San Francisco Bay Coffee. Lisa, who is a regular listener of our podcasts on her incredible daily commute, shares the incredible journey of her family's business, from a bankrupt company to a thriving $200 million enterprise. Lisa opened up about her personal
Ep 94. From Bricks to Community Engagement in a Multi-Generational Family Business
Ep 94 - From Bricks to Community Engagement in a Multi-Generational Family Business On this episode of The Family Biz Show, Andy Breuer from Hueber-Breuer Construction Company. Andy shares his journey of joining the family business and the company's 151-year legacy and we discuss the importance of maintaining a good reputation, the significance of company culture, and the role of managing a co
Ep 93. The White Brothers' Recipe for Family Business Resilience
Ep 93 - The White Brothers' Recipe for Family Business Resilience In this episode of The Family Biz Show, we sat down to talk to twin brother owners Eric & Scott White of Denver Machine, a family business started by their great grandfather in 1910. The brothers share their journey into the business, their outside experiences, the company's growth and diversification into various industries, an
Ep 92. Reflection, Swim Lanes & Visual Hammers: The Keys to Success in Family Business Branding
Ep 92. Reflection, Swim Lanes & Visual Hammers: The Keys to Success in Family Business Branding In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Agency 29 owner Maureen Ballatori joins us to discuss branding and marketing in family businesses. Maureen shares her background and journey into the world of branding, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and articulating a family business's valu
From Engineer to Leader: Family Business Story of Leadership Transition | The Family Biz Show Ep. 91
Ep 91- The Power of Vulnerability & Authenticity in Family Business Leadership Ben Brandstetter from Brandstetter Carroll joins us on this episode of The Family Biz Show to share his personal journey and how he joined the family business after obtaining his professional engineering license, the importance of succession planning and exit strategies for business owners, the challenges faced du
Building a Strong Family Business Culture | The Family Biz Show Ep. 90
Ep 90 - Building Trust and Communication in a Family Business On this episode of the Family Biz Show, President of NetCom Inc. Johny Roumanidakis shares his journey into the family business, initially starting as an accounting intern but falling in love with the company's culture and opportunities. He discusses the history of Netcom, the lack of a formal succession plan, and the breakdown of f
Ep 89. The Future is Now: Talking Next Gen Family Business Readiness
Ep 89. The Future is Now: Talking Next Gen Family Business Readiness In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Shelley Taylor of Aspen Family Business/ABARTA joins us to discuss the importance of planning for the future of a family business, including the need for control and financial planning, the challenges of giving up control and the emotional attachment entrepreneurs have to their business
Ep 88. Successfully Navigating Family Business Dynamics
Ep 88 - Successfully Navigating Family Business Dynamics In this episode of The Family Biz Show, Eric Slatten of ECS International joins us to talk about his journey into his family business, the importance of company culture, why it's important to seek outside help, and how to build trust within a team. Eric also discusses the challenges his family business is facing and his strategies for ov
Ep 87. Lessons from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; How to Successfully Lead a Family Business
Ep 87. Lessons from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; How to Successfully Lead a Family Business In this episode of the Family Biz Show, we talk to Christi Redfearn, a member of family-owned commercial janitorial company Redlee/SCS. Christi shares her journey of joining the family business and the history of the company, the struggles she faced, such as making payroll and dealing with cash flow issues, com
Family Business Growth Comes from Solving Hard Problems | The Family Biz Show Ep. 86
What if the biggest opportunities for growth in your family business are hidden inside the hardest problems you're trying to avoid? What if long-term success comes from building a culture that embraces challenges instead of fearing them? "I'm carrying too much responsibility myself." "What happens when leadership transitions to the next generation?" "How do we keep the business growing without lo
Why Generosity Builds Stronger Family Businesses | The Family Biz Show Ep. 85
What if the real strength of your family business has nothing to do with money? What if generosity is actually the foundation of long-term family success? "Why does our family feel disconnected?" "How do we keep future generations engaged?" "Will wealth strengthen our family… or divide it?" "How do we create a legacy that actually lasts?" This conversation gives you the answer. In this deeply thou
Ep 84. Investing in Employees - The Key To Family Business Growth
Ep 84. Investing in Employees - The Key To Family Business Growth On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we welcome back returning guest Joey Coleman* about his new book, "Never Lose an Employee Again," which focuses on the employee experience and the eight different phases an employee goes through. Joey discusses the importance of recognizing the emotional and mental journey of being an emplo
Ep 83. Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth: From Family Business to Family Office
Ep 83. Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth: From Family Business to Family Office On this episode of The Family Biz Show, Kirby Rosplock*, founder of Tamarind Partners, shares her journey growing up in a multi-generational family business and becoming a consultant. We covered topics such as the history of Kirby's family business, challenges faced by women in patriarchal family busines
Ep 82. Investing in Success; The Power of Human Capital in Family Business Sustainability
Ep 82. Investing in Success; The Power of Human Capital in Family Business Sustainability On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we talk to Dr. Jamie Weiner and discuss the challenges faced by children of successful parents, including the pressure to measure up to achievements and the importance of finding one's own path. Jamie shares stories of breaking moments that lead to personal growth a
Driving Success: How Ken Johnson Is Shaping the Future of Logistics | The Family Biz Show Ep. 81
Driving Success: How Ken Johnson Is Shaping the Future of Logistics | The Family Biz Show Ep. 81 On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we sat down with local logistics giant Ken Johnson, the CEO of Leonard's Express. Ken delves into his personal life to explore his favorite family traditions and the unique ways they've created lasting memories. He also discusses the challenges of running a fa
Phoenix Rising: How Stephanie Stuckey Reclaimed Her Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 80
Phoenix Rising: How Stephanie Stuckey Reclaimed Her Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 80 We're going absolutely nuts over our latest guest, Stephanie Stuckey, as she joins us to share her story about taking back & growing the family business after a extremely successful career in law, the values that shape Stuckey's and how important it is for family businesses to keep those values whil
Generations of Giving: The Power of Grandparents & Grandchildren in Family Philanthropy | Ep. 79
Generations of Giving: The Power of Grandparents & Grandchildren in Family Philanthropy | Ep. 79 Join us as we talk to returning guest Jay Hughes Jr. about the powerful way family businesses can build and maintain a strong sense of purpose and legacy across the generations by utilizing philanthropic activities, and create a shared vision for making positive impacts on society. Share this epis
Strategic Compensation Planning for Family Business Executives | The Family Biz Show Ep. 78
Strategic Compensation Planning for Family Business Executives | The Family Biz Show Ep. 78 Join us as we talk to Mark Bronfman from Bold Value about his journey into how he ended up helping family businesses, the specifics of strategic compensation planning why that all matters to family businesses who continue to struggle with attracting and retaining top talent! ------- If you're a fam
The Popeye Plan for Business Owner Succession Planning | The Family Biz Show Ep. 77
The Popeye Plan for Business Owner Succession Planning | The Family Biz Show Ep. 77 Join us as we dive deep into Popeye Plans with Gary Shepherd, CFP®,CBEC®,ChFC,CLU as we discuss the history of and what exactly Popeye Plans are, how they work and some tips on successful business transition. Don't miss it! ------- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on th
Total Family Management for a Thriving Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 76
Total Family Management for a Thriving Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 76 Join us for a packed episode with Alex Kirby & Katie Jesionowski of Total Family Management as they discuss how to apply "total family management" to the ten domains for successful family business, the importance of investing in the development of communication and trust in the family and the truly emotional (ov
Culture and Leadership in the Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 75
Culture and Leadership in the Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 75 Celebrate National Peanut Month with this episode from Hub's Peanuts owner Marshall Rabil as he discusses the triggers unique to family businesses, the importance of actionable culture in his company and the story behind how Hub's became one of Wegman's "Danny Brands". Don't miss this one! --- If you're a famil
How a Family Business Can Pivot to Survive and Thrive | The Family Biz Show Ep. 74
Ep 74 – How a Family Business Can Pivot To Survive In this episode, 4th generation owner of Rochester favorite Giuseppe's Marcy Chinappi joins us to talk about the history of their company, how the pandemic affected businesses around them, how they had to pivot multiple times to adapt and thrive and what his hopes are for the future of his family business. You might also find out which pizza plac
Evolution, Sacrifice, and Grit in Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 73
Ep 73. Evolution, Sacrifice & Grit in Family Business Join us for a Family Biz Show first as we talk to Alaska-based fishing & processing company owners Sena & Rich Wheeler of Sena Sea about the sacrifices that come with navigating a business when one of the owners is away for several months of the year (and the grit it takes!) the unique challenges that come with their business and how their tim
The Deep Psychology Behind Family Business Success | The Family Biz Show Ep. 72
Ep 72 – The Deep Psychology of Family Business In this episode, Dr. Jim Kestenbaum joins us to talk about why consulting a psychologist for family business succession can be one of the best choices a business owner can make today, how using an in-depth leadership assessment process can identify the kind and degree of leadership development areas needed in your business and the reality that many f
The Sweet Legacy of Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 71
Ep 71 – The Sweet Legacy of Family Business In this episode, fourth-generation owner of Speach Family Candy Shoppe Michael Speach Jr. joins us to talk about his very sudden & unexpected pivot into the family business, the origins of the business and how it survived the Great Depression, the uniqueness of the confection industry's ability to help form deep traditions and memories within families a
Navigating Wealth 3.0 and Creating an Impactful Life | The Family Biz Show Ep. 70
Ep 70 – Navigating Wealth 3.0 & Creating An Impactful Life In this episode, founder of Illumination360 Kristin Keffeler joins us to discuss the hidden tripwires of inherited wealth, how family business owners can identify the clutter that family money can bring. --- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family busin
How to Attract, Hire, and Retain Top Talent in Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 69
Ep 69. How to Attract, Hire & Retain Top Talent For Your Family Business Join us on this episode of The Family Biz Show as guest Heenle Turner teaches us about attracting, retaining & hiring golden talent, her entry into the HR industry (and her connection to Rochester-giant Paychex), the changes the pandemic forced upon many employers in terms of work-life balance demands and what simple process
Health, Wealth, and Success in Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 68
Ep 68. Health, Wealth & Family Business It's our first Family Biz Show in the health & beauty space and we're excited to have guest Ryan Margolin* from Professional Hair Labs introduce us. Listen in to hear about how a serious health situation with Ryan's mother led to the development of his business, the specific values that drive his company within a under-regulated industry & the systems they
Make Better Decisions Faster in Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 67
Ep 67. A System for Developing Leaders and Succession for the Family Business Did you know there's a "silver bullet" for scaling your business, growing revenues, succession/transition planning, and improving company culture? Shannon Byrne Susko knows so! She joins us on this episode of The Family Biz show and talks about why mastering the "people" side of an execution strategy matters more than
Bringing Your Own Experience to the Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 66
Ep 66. Bringing Your Own Experience to the Family Business Listen in as Steve Davis* of Tapecon talks about the machine that his great-grandfather invented that put the stage girl of yesteryear out of business, the entrepreneurial pivots that the company made over its long history & the "BYOE" (bring your own experience) family charter that drives the family business. --- If you're a family bus
Why Family Businesses Must Work on the Family, Not Just the Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 65
You can build a successful business and still lose the family connection that makes the legacy worth continuing. And that is why the real work of legacy starts long before succession papers are signed. "Why does it feel so hard to talk about the future?" "Why won't the next generation step up?" "Why won't the founder let go?" "Why do we keep avoiding the conversations that matter most?" "This conv
The Family Business Strategy Behind Air Innovations | The Family Biz Show Ep. 64
What if the strongest growth strategy for your family business is not chasing every opportunity—but knowing exactly which opportunities fit? You want to grow. You want to diversify. You want to protect the business from one customer, one industry, or one market cycle having too much control. But how do you expand without drifting away from what your company does best? This conversation gives you t
The Problem Every Growing Family Business Faces: Finding the Right People | The Family Biz Show Ep. 63
Growth is exciting until you realize your biggest obstacle is not opportunity. It is finding the right people to help you deliver on it. "Where do I find skilled people who actually want to do the work?" "How do I keep growing when labor is already stretched thin?" "What happens when the next generation does things differently?" "How do I protect the legacy without getting stuck in the past
What Kept Saranac Brewery Standing for Four Generations | The Family Biz Show Ep. 62
What keeps a family business alive when everything around it keeps changing? You are about to hear how one fourth-generation brewery stayed standing through Prohibition, market disruption, COVID, shifting consumer tastes, and more than 130 years of pressure. "Are we honoring the past without getting stuck in it?" "How do we protect the business when the market changes overnight?" "What does it rea
How to Build the Next Generation of Family Business Leaders | The Family Biz Show Ep. 61
You want the next generation to step up. But you also want to protect the business, the family, and the legacy you've worked so hard to build. That tension is real. "Am I giving them enough room to lead?" "What if they make the wrong decision?" "How do I stop micromanaging without losing control?" "Why don't they seem more motivated?" "What kind of leader am I really creating?" This conversation g
Building a Family Restaurant Brand With Resilience, and Creativity | The Family Biz Show Ep. 60
What if the hardest chapter of your life became the beginning of the business you were meant to build? In this episode, you'll hear how resilience, creativity, and the courage to do things differently can turn survival into something much bigger. "Can I really keep this business alive?" "How do I honor what came before me without staying stuck in the past?" "What happens when my family is part of
The Question That Changed This Family Business Future | The Family Biz Show Ep 59
A sudden transition can reveal what a family business is really built on. And sometimes, the future changes because one person is brave enough to ask the question everyone else has avoided. "Are we ready for what happens next?" "How do we protect the business without damaging the family?" "What if there is no formal succession plan?" "How do we honor the past without getting stuck in it?" "What do
Scaling a Family Manufacturing Business with Innovation and Strong Leadership | The Family Biz Show Ep. 58
What does it really take to build a family business that lasts over 130 years—and keeps growing? "I don't know how to scale without losing control…" "What happens when family and business collide?" "How do we stay relevant in a changing industry?" "Can this business survive the next generation?" This conversation gives you the answer. Scaling a family business isn't just about growth—it's about na
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