Brian Hahn

How Our Decision-Making Has Changed Over the Decades

Brian Hahn

Published on: 24/02/2026

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, Shirley, and Tom to unpack how making decisions in our family businesses has shifted as the years have rolled on. We cover why sometimes you just have to jump, how our circle of advisors has grown (and why that’s a mixed blessing), plus plenty of the good, bad, and funny in-between. Here’s what decades of trial, error, and Dairy Queens have taught us.

Mixing Family and Business

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

Brian Hahn

Published on: 17/02/2026

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 about not just the businesses we’ve run, but the ones we almost ran. Yup, this episode is all about the “almosts” - the stores, side hustles, and wild ideas we seriously considered and, in the end, didn’t pull the trigger on. Turns out, those decisions made just as big an impact on us as the stuff we actually did. Here’s a closer look at what we learned from walking away.

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

Brian Hahn

Published on: 10/02/2026

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 of working hand-in-hand with those closest to you. This post is my chance to expand on the vivid sensory memories, the truths behind the most common misconceptions, and the hard-won wisdom our “family-first” approach has taught us. Whether you’re already part of a family business or simply curious to learn what makes them tick, you’ll find honest advice, a few laughs, and maybe a whiff of pickled herring along the way.

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How Much Did Stuff Really Cost? Real Talk About Money, Houses, and Business Over the Years

Brian Hahn

Published on: 03/02/2026

On episode 76 of Mixing Family and Business, I sat down with Tom, Shirley, and Kim for some storytelling and laughter about what “making it” used to look like. From mastering your first business skill to jaw-dropping memories of what homes, gas, and groceries used to cost, we dug into the real numbers and a bunch of pretty funny family moments. Here’s my take on what it was like starting out back then and what’s changed for all of us.

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