Rolling With the Punches—How Family Business Taught Us to Adapt (And Why That’s Awesome

Brian Hahn

Published on: 06/05/2025

This week on the Mixing Family and Business podcast, we got honest about the real secret sauce that keeps a family business going: being flexible, thinking on your feet, and not being afraid to try something new—even if it scares you. I sat down with Tom, Shirley, and Kim for a chat full of laughs and hard-earned wisdom, from swapping roles on the fly to handling curveballs as a team. Whether you’re in a family business or just want to handle life’s weird surprises better, you’ll find plenty here to relate to (and, hopefully, a few good tips to try).

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From Chaos to Connection: Lessons on Family, Business, and Growing Up Together

Brian Hahn

Published on: 29/04/2025

In this week’s episode of the Mixing Family and Business Podcast, I sat down with Tom, Shirley, and Kim to unpack what it really takes to manage both the chaos and connection of running a family business. We dove deep into our childhood family dynamics, discussed how those early relationships evolved, and looked back at the advice we’d hand out to our thirty-year-old selves—if only we could turn back the clock.

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Embracing Change and Building Strong Relationships

Brian Hahn

Published on: 22/04/2025

In this week's episode of "Mixing Family and Business," we delve into the transformative power of relationships and the dynamics of keeping teams engaged in a family-run business. As I sit down with my insightful guests Shirley, Kim, and Tom, we explore how relationships evolve over time and what it takes to foster an engaged workforce. From personal anecdotes about parent-child dynamics to effective team management strategies, this episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone juggling family and business. Let's dive deeper into the themes discussed and uncover the lessons learned.

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Balancing Fun and Overwhelm: Lessons from the Playground and the Boardroom

Brian Hahn

Published on: 15/04/2025

In this week's episode of the “Mixing Family and Business Podcast,” we took a nostalgic trip down memory lane to explore the games we played as children, and then transitioned to a serious conversation about managing the overwhelm in our adult lives. The connection between these two topics might not be immediately apparent, but they both teach important life lessons about handling challenges and collaborating with others.

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