Mixing Family & Business

Starting a family business can be both a blessing and a challenge. Over the years, my family and I have experienced incredible highs and inevitable lows, learning invaluable lessons along the way. As we embark on our podcast journey, we aim to share our insights, experiences, and tips on mixing family and business.

What it really takes to run multiple businesses, with family

Learn about the highs and lows of navigating family and business with our insights, experiences and tips on mixing the two together.

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Blogs

Gut vs. Data: The Real-World Balancing Act in Family Business Decisions

Gut vs. Data: The Real-World Balancing Act in Family Business Decisions

Drawing on Decades of Experience to Know When to Trust Your Instincts and When to Run The Numbers. On this week’s episode of Mixing Family and Business: What It Really Takes to Run Multiple Businesse... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

October 21, 20254 min read

Making It, Managing Chaos, and Staying Flexible: What We’ve Learned from Mixing Family and Business

Making It, Managing Chaos, and Staying Flexible: What We’ve Learned from Mixing Family and Business

On this week’s episode of Mixing Family and Business Podcast, I sat down with Kim, Tom, and Shirley to talk about those elusive moments when you feel like “you’ve made it,” how we handled some wild an... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

October 14, 20254 min read

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

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

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 ... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

October 07, 20254 min read

Metropolis Minute: Pickles, Prizes, and Suite Savings

We had a lot of fun in Action City redemption this week, including more pickle kit reactions and restocking prizes. Plus, get some suite savings this fall! ...more

Metropolis Minute

October 24, 20251 min read

Metropolis Minute: Pickles, Prizes, and Suite Savings

Popular Halloween Costumes for Kids This Year

Are your kids still trying to decide what to be for Halloween this year? Check out this list of popular 2025 Halloween costumes! From Minecraft to Wicked, there’s sure to be something that’ll get your... ...more

Halloween

October 23, 20252 min read

Popular Halloween Costumes for Kids This Year

Gut vs. Data: The Real-World Balancing Act in Family Business Decisions

Drawing on Decades of Experience to Know When to Trust Your Instincts and When to Run The Numbers. On this week’s episode of Mixing Family and Business: What It Really Takes to Run Multiple Businesse... ...more

Mixing Family and Business

October 21, 20254 min read

Gut vs. Data: The Real-World Balancing Act in Family Business Decisions

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