Mixing Family and Business

Promotions, First Jobs, and Family Business: Lessons from the Trenches

Brian Hahn

Published on: 07/10/2025

How our early work experiences shaped our approach to stand-out promotions in business. In this post, I reflect on the stories and insights from episode 59 where Kim, Shirley, Tom, and I (Brian) took a deep dive into our first jobs, the evolution of family-run businesses, and, most importantly, the highs and lows of running successful (and unsuccessful) promotions. I’ll share lessons learned from decades of working together and what it really takes to make marketing ideas and promotions work in today’s challenging environment.

Mixing Family and Business

What We Ate Then, How We Work Now: Food, Family, and Defining Roles in a Family Business

Brian Hahn

Published on: 30/09/2025

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.

Mixing Family and Business

What Really Matters: Holidays, Values, and Building a Business Legacy

Brian Hahn

Published on: 23/09/2025

In this episode, I sat down with Kim, Tom, and Joe Moy to peel back the layers of what makes family, business, and holidays truly meaningful. We reminisced about childhood Christmases, relived how our family values have influenced the companies we’ve run, and discussed the practical side of making those values work every day, with every person, in every store. Join me as I reflect on our most memorable traditions and the principles that continue to define our business success.

Mixing Family and Business

Navigating Family, Thanksgiving, and the Art of Pivoting in Business

Brian Hahn

Published on: 16/09/2025

In this episode of the “Mixing Family and Business” podcast, Tom, Kim, Shirley, Beth, and I sat down to reflect on past Thanksgivings and dive deep into what it really means to run—and reinvent—multiple businesses across decades. From cherished family traditions around the holiday table to navigating seismic shifts in the business landscape, our conversation hit both nostalgic notes and hard-earned wisdom about adapting to change. In this blog post, I’ll share personal takes on those stories and expand on the practical lessons we learned, all rooted in the realities of blending family life with entrepreneurship.

Mixing Family and Business