What We Learned Mixing Family and Business: Real Stories, Real Lessons

Brian Hahn

Published on: 03/06/2025

In this episode of the Mixing Family and Business podcast, I sat down with family members Shirley, Tom, and Beth to swap stories about the balancing act of growing businesses together. We reflected on everything from chaotic holiday celebrations in our childhood to the nitty-gritty reality of starting—and sustaining—multiple ventures as a family. Along the way, we uncovered hard-earned wisdom about risk, adaptation, finding good people, and the practical surprises that pop up when you least expect them. Here's my expanded look at the themes, memories, and strategies that stood out from our heartfelt chat.

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A Trip Down Grocery Store Memory Lane: Stories from the Family Business

Brian Hahn

Published on: 27/05/2025

Take a stroll through decades of grocery store history with me—Brian—as I share the wild tales, odd jobs, and behind-the-scenes moments from growing up in and running a family business. If you ever wondered how groceries went from neighborly shops to today’s superstores, grab a cup of coffee and settle in—we covered it all (and then some) in our latest podcast episode.

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Reminiscing Through the Decades: Family, Holidays, and Business Evolution

Brian Hahn

Published on: 20/05/2025

On this week’s podcast episode, I sat down with Kim, Tom, and Beth to take a walk down memory lane—discussing the holidays we celebrated as kids and the seismic changes we’ve witnessed running family businesses across decades. In this post, I’m diving deeper into our collective stories, from backyard water fights and church Christmas Eve programs to the evolution of cash registers, staffing challenges, and how trust and technology have changed the way we do business. Come along as I share what it was like, what’s changed, and a few laughs!

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What Failure REALLY Teaches You (and Why It’s a Good Thing)

Brian Hahn

Published on: 13/05/2025

On this week’s Mixing Family and Business podcast, we got real about business failures—those moments that sting, empty your wallet, and really put your grit to the test. In the spirit of honesty (and more than a few laughs after the fact), here’s my inside look at the ideas that flopped, what they taught us, and why taking chances—even ones that don’t work out—is the real secret sauce to building something that lasts. If you’ve ever felt discouraged about a business not working out, this one’s for you.

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