What We Ate Then, How We Work Now: Food, Family, and Defining Roles in a Family Business
Family businesses are as much about tradition as they are about adaptability. In this week’s episode of the podcast, I sat down with Kim, Tom, and Shirley to reminisce about foods from our childhood and drew clear parallels to how family roles and responsibilities evolve in our businesses today. From homegrown vegetables and classic candies to the challenge of clearly defining who does what in a thriving family business, this post explores the journey from kitchen tables to boardrooms and how clarity, flexibility, and understanding each person’s strengths remain vital at every step.