Mixing Family and Business

So You Think You’re Ready? What Nobody Warns You About the First Years of Ownership

Brian Hahn

Published on: 17/03/2026

Hey, it’s Brian here. In this episode, I sat down with my dad Tom and my sister Kim to trade stories about what really happens when you take over the reins of a family-run business. From overlooked milestones to those “oh crap” moments, we covered everything that doesn’t show up in business textbooks. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to go from manager to owner (or just love hearing a few family business mishaps), stick around for some straight talk, practical advice, and a dose of encouragement.

Mixing Family and Business

Running the Long Race: Lessons from Generational Succession in Family Business

Brian Hahn

Published on: 10/03/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to keep a family business running smoothly from one generation to the next? In this blog post, I’ll take you behind the curtains of our latest podcast episode, sharing personal experiences, candid lessons, and practical advice we’ve gathered from decades of working together as a family. Join me as we revisit early mornings, long nights, smooth handoffs and a few missteps, in the ongoing journey of succession planning.

Mixing Family and Business

Passing the Torch: How Our Family Preps the Next Generation for Business

Brian Hahn

Published on: 03/03/2026

This week on Mixing Family and Business, I sat down with Tom, Kim, and Shirley for a bit of honest family banter about what it actually takes to hand a business down to the next generation. We dug into our favorite work memories, shared a few war stories, and gave each other some playful grief (as we do). In this post, we talk about how our family approaches succession, what I wish more folks knew about raising future leaders, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is… let ‘em mess up a little.

Mixing Family and Business

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