Blog

Fourth of July Frenzy!

Buy One, Get One Free

Action City & Chaos Water Park Passes

Spring Break Isn't Over Yet

So You Think You’re Ready? What Nobody Warns You About the First Years of Ownership

So You Think You’re Ready? What Nobody Warns You About the First Years of Ownership

Hey, it’s Brian here. In this episode, I sat down with my dad Tom and my sister Kim to trade stories about what really happens when you take over the reins of a family-run business. From overlooked mi... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

March 17, 20263 min read

Running the Long Race: Lessons from Generational Succession in Family Business

Running the Long Race: Lessons from Generational Succession in Family Business

Ever wondered what it takes to keep a family business running smoothly from one generation to the next? In this blog post, I’ll take you behind the curtains of our latest podcast episode, sharing pers... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

March 10, 20264 min read

Passing the Torch: How Our Family Preps the Next Generation for Business

Passing the Torch: How Our Family Preps the Next Generation for Business

This week on Mixing Family and Business, I sat down with Tom, Kim, and Shirley for a bit of honest family banter about what it actually takes to hand a business down to the next generation. We dug int... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

March 03, 20263 min read

How Our Decision-Making Has Changed Over the Decades

How Our Decision-Making Has Changed Over the Decades

If you’ve ever stared at a big choice with zero clue what to do, maybe in your business, your family, or just life in general, you’re in good company. In this week’s episode, I sat down with Kim, Shir... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

February 24, 20264 min read

What We Almost Did: How Turning Down Businesses Shaped Our Family (and Our Sanity)

What We Almost Did: How Turning Down Businesses Shaped Our Family (and Our Sanity)

The stories behind the deals we didn’t make, the lessons we learned, and a few close calls we’re still grateful for. This week on the podcast, I sat down with my family, Kim, Shirley, and Tom, to talk... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

February 17, 20264 min read

What It Really Takes: Debunking Myths and Reliving Memories in Family Business

What It Really Takes: Debunking Myths and Reliving Memories in Family Business

In this special episode, I sat down with Shirley, Tom, and Kim to take a nostalgic stroll through our shared business history, debunk persistent myths about family businesses, and share the realities ... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

February 10, 20264 min read

Listen Below