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What’s Really the Same (and What’s Changed) about Running a Family Business
Every time I sit down to record an episode with Kim, Tom, and Shirley, I end up thinking about just how much the business landscape changes and how much, honestly, stays exactly the same. This week on... ...more
Mixing Family and Business
April 07, 2026•4 min read
Skills Over Titles: What REALLY Makes a Business Work
This week on the podcast, Kim, Tom, and I got real about what actually keeps a business going and growing. Hint: it’s not just the fancy titles. We talked early-days nerves, why banks aren’t always yo... ...more
Mixing Family and Business
March 31, 2026•3 min read
Behind the Scenes of Passing the Torch, Cash Flow Fixes, and Keeping the Peace in a Family Business
Mixing family and business is never boring and trust me, it’s not all about profits and spreadsheets. Family transitions come with a lot of learning, plenty of surprises, and more than a few “wish we’... ...more
Mixing Family and Business
March 24, 2026•3 min read
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, 2026•3 min read
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, 2026•4 min read
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, 2026•3 min read
