Mixing Family and Business

Why We’re Pressing Pause on the Mixing Family and Business Podcast (And What’s Next)

Brian Hahn

Published on: 21/04/2026

This week’s episode is a little different because it’s just me. I wanted to take a moment to speak directly to you and share what’s been on my mind regarding the Mixing Family and Business Podcast. This won’t be a long update, but it is an important one. We’ve decided to hit pause. Not because anything is wrong, but because something better is coming.

Mixing Family and Business

Evolving, Unlearning, and Keeping It Real: Running Family Businesses Over the Long Haul

Brian Hahn

Published on: 14/04/2026

On this episode of the Mixing Family and Business podcast, I got together with Shirley, Tom, and Kim to hash out what experience really teaches you in business, why unlearning can be harder (and more useful) than learning, and the ups and downs of handing over the reins. We shared plenty of stories, some laughs, and a few confessions about technology, habits, and the emotional rollercoaster of change. Here’s my take on what it’s really like behind the scenes, and what keeps us all moving forward, year after year.

Mixing Family and Business

What’s Really the Same (and What’s Changed) about Running a Family Business

Brian Hahn

Published on: 07/04/2026

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 the podcast, we laughed (and commiserated) about what still stresses out business owners, no matter the generation: money, time, and, let’s be honest, family. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, I think you’ll recognize yourself in some of what we talked about.

Mixing Family and Business

Skills Over Titles: What REALLY Makes a Business Work

Brian Hahn

Published on: 31/03/2026

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 your best friends, and how you can teach somebody to make a burger, but you can’t teach them to care (not overnight, at least). If you’ve wondered about the “secret skills” behind long-term business success, this episode breaks it down. Here’s a look at the conversation, plenty of lessons, a few laughs, and yes, the not-so-glamorous side of leadership.

Mixing Family and Business