Podcasts by The Family Business Podcast

Wealth 3.0 - with The Ultra High Net Worth Institute from 2023-09-11T07:00

Regular listeners of the show will be familiar with all of my guests on this weeks show.

I am joined by Jim Grubman, Denis Jaffe and Kristin Keffeler as they discuss their new book - Weal...

Right Mindfulness and Concentration - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-06-19T07:00

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

The First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.

The Second Noble ...

Right Effort - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-06-16T07:00

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

The First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.

The Second Noble ...

Right Livelihood - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-06-12T07:00

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

The First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.

The Second Noble ...

Right Speech or Communication - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-06-05T09:00

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS

The First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels of suffering.

The Second Noble ...

Right Intention / Thought - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-06-02T09:00

As with the word Noble above, the Eightfold Path uses a word that needs a little clarification. Each of the eight paths starts with the word Right. In this case it does not mean right as opposed...

The Fourth Noble Truth - Time to put in the work - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-05-29T07:00

The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after h...

The Third Noble Truth - You can deal with all this - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-05-26T07:00

The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after h...

The Second Noble Truth - Your mind can make it worse - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-05-22T07:45

The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after h...

The First Noble Truth - Sh*t Happens! - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-05-22T07:15

The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The formula was developed by his followers after h...

What is the Mindful Family Business? - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-05-22T07:00

Welcome to The Mindful Family Business. This is an alternative look at family business governance.

Through engaging and thoughtful conversations between your hosts, Russ Haworth and Marti...

What is the Mindful Family Business? - The Mindful Family Business from 2023-05-22T07:00

Welcome to The Mindful Family Business. This is an alternative look at family business governance.

Through engaging and thoughtful conversations between your hosts, Russ Haworth and Marti...

Launching a New Show! from 2023-05-22T06:00

So this is just a really quick show to let you know that I am launching a new show with my colleague and friend, Martin Stepek.

The show is called The Mindful Family Business and will loo...

Re-imagining Transitions Part 2 from 2023-03-08T07:00

In this two part interview with Dennis Jaffe, Ken McCracken, Daniel Trimarchi and Stacy Allred we explore the topics covered in the white paper that they have co-authored.

The collaborati...

Re-imagining Transitions Part 1 from 2023-03-01T07:00

In this two part interview with Dennis Jaffe, Ken McCracken, Daniel Trimarchi and Stacy Allred we explore the topics covered in the white paper that they have co-authored.

The collaborati...

Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves? from 2022-11-24T07:00

In this episode of the show I discuss three common myths that are often thrown at family businesses as rules or facts in order for them to act to avoid becoming a statistic themselves.

Th...

Family Business Week from 2022-11-23T07:00

In this episode I am joined by Fiona Graham from the Institute for Family Business as we discuss Family Business Week, some interesting research that will shortly be published and we debunk the ...

Myth of the Silver Spoon from 2022-11-22T07:00

I am joined on this show by Kristin Keffeler as we discuss the myth of the silver spoon. This happens to be the title of Kristin's excellent new book which you can Listen

Rules or Myths? from 2022-11-21T07:00

In this episode of the show I am joined by Dr Jim Grubman as we discuss an article he has written for International Family Offices. In this article he explores the so called "70% Rule". This "ru...

Series 11 Preview - Family Business Myths from 2022-11-21T06:45

Well, it has been a while since I hit record on my laptop but I am back with a new series of the show that is focussing on some of the common myths that exist within the world of family business...

The Gift of Collaboration from 2022-07-29T07:00

Welcome to this special bonus episode of the show. This follows an incredible week spent in the US with Jamie and Maureen Kelley from Bank of Oklahoma, or BOK Financial.

Jamie and I atten...

Humanising the Giants from 2022-07-22T07:00

We conclude our series looking at the ground-breaking research called The Quest for Legitimacy. This research spoke with rising gen family members from around the globe and asked them to share t...

Breaking Moments and Liminality from 2022-07-15T07:00

As we continue our look at The Quest for Legitimacy research Jamie and I explore what is referred to in the book at "Breaking Moments".

What are they?

What do they feel like?

The Four Phases of The Quest from 2022-07-08T07:00

In this episode we delve much deeper into The Quest for Legitimacy and explore the four phases. 

In particular we look at examples from the research that highlight how the phases feel...

The Quest for Legitimacy from 2022-07-01T07:00

In the first episode of the series we meet Jamie and hear about the depth of his experience across all of society, from Cook County Jail to large family enterprises. He shares the experience of ...

Series Preview - The Quest for Legitimacy from 2022-06-29T07:00

For the past 5 years or so I have been working alongside the brilliant Dr Jamie Weiner on a research project that has been asking members of the rising generation "what is it like to grow up in ...

The Good Ancestor Movement from 2022-05-02T07:00

On this weeks show I spend some time with Stephanie Brobbey as we discuss The Good Ancestor Movement.

The impacts of the global pandemic and the war in Ukraine is bringing into focus some...

Psychology of Wealth from 2022-04-25T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by psychologist Dr. Moira Somers as we discuss the fascinating topic of The Psychology of Wealth.

We look at the following:

• What is the Psycholo...
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Wealth 3.0 from 2022-04-18T07:00

In this interview I speak with Dennis Jaffe, Kristin Keffeler and Jim Grubman about what developments and evolutions are happening within "Wealth 3.0".

We discuss the history of modern we...

Family Wealth Integration from 2022-04-11T07:00

On this episode of the show I speak with Dr Jim Grubman and Tom McCullough about the topic of Family Wealth Integration. We discuss what the term means for you as a family but also for you if yo...

Series 9 Trailer - Family Wealth from 2022-04-11T06:45

Welcome to this trailer for Series 9. This series I will be looking at the topic of Family Wealth in a little more detail and in particular some interesting thought leadership from some great gu...

Meet your Host from 2022-02-28T07:00

On this weeks show the tables are turned! I am interviewed by my friend and colleague Martin Stepek.

Following some requests from listeners to know more about me, I finally succumbed and ...

Success or Succession? from 2022-02-14T07:00

On this weeks episode of the show I discuss the fact that often the definition of success for a family business is its ability to pass the legal ownership of the business between generations. Th...

'Professionalising'the Family Business from 2022-02-07T07:00

On this weeks show, I speak about the topic of 'professionalising' the family business. The term is not one that I am a huge fan of as it can suggest that until that point everything you did was...

Ownership Philosophy from 2022-01-31T07:00

On this weeks episode I discuss ownership philosophy. Have you as an ownership group sat down and discussed why you own a business together and what ownership means to each of you?

My tho...

Goals and Habits from 2022-01-24T07:15

At the beginning of any new year it is easy to set ourselves New Year's Resolutions that normally fizzle out by February. For the past couple of years I have approached my years in a different w...

Series 8 Preview from 2022-01-24T07:00

Welcome to 2022!

This episode provides you with a preview of what to expect in Series 8 of the show. These will be shorter episodes covering specific topics that I think you will find use...

Family Business Week - Sir John Timpson from 2021-11-26T07:00

To celebrate Family Business Week we are looking back over some of our favourite interviews with UK family businesses.

Today's interview is with Sir John Timpson. Timpson's is one of the ...

Family Business Week - HMG Paints from 2021-11-25T07:00

To celebrate Family Business Week here in the UK we are looking back over some of our favourite interviews with UK family businesses.

Today's interview is with Jonathan Falder of HMG Pain...

Family Business Week - The Arbikie Distillery from 2021-11-24T07:00

To celebrate Family Business Week we are selecting some of our favourite interviews with family businesses here in the UK.

Today's interview is with Iain Stirling from Arbikie. We discuss...

Family Business Week - Maurizio Bragagni from 2021-11-23T07:00

To celebrate Family Business Week here in the UK we are selecting some of our favourite interviews with family businesses here in the UK.

This episode is a fantastic discussion with Mauri...

Family Business Week - Interview with Josie Morris MBE from 2021-11-22T08:30

To celebrate Family Business Week we are re-releasing some of our favourite interviews with family businesses here in the UK.

In today's episode we revisit the conversation that I had wit...

Family Business Week - Sir James Wates from 2021-11-22T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by Sir James Wates as we discuss Family Business Week. Sir James is the Chairman of The Wates Group and also the Institute for Family Business.

Family Busin...

Sustainable Philanthropy from 2021-08-09T07:00

On this weeks episode we round off our series on sustainability with a discussion with Rennie Hoare, Partner and Head of Philanthropy at Listen

Tratos - A Sustainable Strategy from 2021-08-02T07:00

As we continue our look at sustainability I am joined on the show by Maurizio Bragagni who is the CEO if Tratos. We discuss the strategy that Tratos have adopted over many years and highlight th...

Diversification and Sustainability from 2021-07-26T07:00

On this weeks episode of the show we continue our look at sustainability and I speak to Catherine Grum of BDO about the role that diversification is playing in this.

We look at what diver...

The Ownership Project from 2021-07-19T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by Dr. Bridget Kustin as we discuss The Ownership Project. The project explores $1bn family enterprises and collates what they are doing into a "Toolkit for Respon...

Spenbeck and Sustainability from 2021-07-12T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by Becky Valentine from Spenbeck. They are a small family owned business based in Nottingham.

We discuss how they have used the UN's 17 Sustainability Devel...

Woolcool and B - Corporations from 2021-07-05T17:00

On this episode of the show I am joined by Josie Morris MBE. Josie is the MD of Woolcool Ltd, a 2nd Generation family business and a Certified B-Corp business. 

What is a B-Corporati...

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The IFB and Sustainability from 2021-06-28T07:00

Continuing our series on Sustainability I am joined this week by Fiona Graham from the IFB.

We discuss a really important consultation that the UK Government are undertaking on audit and ...

Family Business for Sustainable Development from 2021-06-21T07:00

It can be quite intimidating to know how and where to start and so in this episode I speak with Andrew Bryson who is Head of Business Transformation at  Listen

Private Equity and the Family Business from 2021-06-14T07:00

If you are looking to grow your business and are considering ways in which to do that, it may be that private equity is a way to access both liquidity and support.

In this episode of the ...

The Importance of Clarity from 2021-06-07T07:00

In this episode I explore the importance of having clarity as an individual as to what you want to achieve in life, clarity as a family as to why you own your business together and how these can...

Private Podcasting for Family Business from 2021-05-31T07:00

In this episode I am joined by Jamie Yeunger and Piet Hurkmans from Storykeep, a private podcasting company.

We discuss what private podcasting is and how it can be used as a tool for com...

Demystifying Insolvency from 2021-05-24T07:00

The past year or so has seen businesses facing unprecedented trading conditions and whilst some have thrived, others have not and are simply surviving. Some may be facing the difficult position ...

Digitisation from 2021-05-17T07:00

One of the elements to the last year or so that we may look back on as a silver lining to the cloud that has been the global pandemic is that it has accelerated certain elements of how we run ou...

Mental Health Awareness from 2021-05-03T07:00

Mental health awareness is vital at all times but as it is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and Mental Health Awareness month in the US it seemed timely to have a discussion about mental h...

Family Business to Family Office from 2021-04-26T07:00

When a family business is sold, there can be significant amounts of cash released and when these amounts reach certain levels, it may be appropriate for you to consider the establishment of a Fa...

The Importance of Boundaries from 2021-04-12T07:00

Many of the common challenges that the families I work with are facing can be traced back in some way or another to a boundaries issues. When you work with your family the informality or lack of...

Divorce and the Family Business from 2021-04-06T07:00

A relationship breakdown can be really difficult for a family to deal with at the best of times, however when this involves the family business there is an additional level of complexity that ne...

The Ultra High Net Worth Institute from 2021-03-29T07:00

Back in 2018 The Family Wealth Report bought together a panel of advisers to ultra high net worth families and discussed how effective business models were at serving the complex needs of these ...

'Lifeboat Drill'for your Family Business from 2021-03-22T07:00

As we emerge from this global pandemic now might be a useful time to review how things are set up and if that matches everyone's expectations.

An actual lifeboat drill is essentially a pr...

Creating Value through Governance from 2021-03-15T07:00

I am joined on this episode by Daniel Trimarchi as we discuss a recent article from a collaboration between KPMG Private Enterprise and The STEP Project Global Consortium looks at how to create ...

The 10 Domains of Family Wealth from 2021-03-08T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by Dr Jim Grubman. Jim spoke with us last year in a really popular episode and I am sure that this episode will be equally popular.

We are discussing the T...

Trust Governance from 2021-03-01T07:00

In this weeks episode we continue our look at Trusts and I speak with Cindy Radu about Trust Governance.

In particular we explore the concept of a Trust Advisory Council.

This help...

Trusts and Their Uses from 2021-02-22T07:00

Trusts can be a fantastic way to specify how our assets are used and how our wishes are carried out beyond our lifetimes. They can be used to pass down wealth between generations including the f...

Episode 100!! from 2021-02-15T07:00

When I started the podcast I had no real expectations beyond trying to put out insightful information to family businesses from experts around the world.

In this episode I reflect back on...

The Value of Belonging from 2021-02-08T07:00

Richard Hearn is the Membership Director for the Institute for Family Business and Daniel White is the Assistant Director of the Kansas Family Business Forum. Both organisations exist for the be...

A Succession Story with Jeremy Manford from 2021-02-01T07:00

This weeks show is an interview with Jeremy Manford. Jeremy is the CEO of his family business, Compu-Stor based in Australia.

In this interview we discuss Jeremy's experiences of joining ...

The 5 Rights of Ownership from 2021-01-25T07:00

On this weeks episode I am joined by Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer from Banyan Global as they discuss the 5 rights of ownership and much more from their book Harvard Business Review - Family Bus...

How and When to start Succession Planning from 2021-01-18T07:00

Succession Planning is a complex process, there are many moving parts to it and lots to consider. This can put a lot of people off starting the process or leaving them not knowing how or when to...

A Family Business Story from 2021-01-11T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by Dominic Rubino. Dominic is a business coach now but has historically owned and worked in a Family Business.

In this episode of the show we look at what w...

The Sellers Journey from 2021-01-04T07:00

One third of businesses that go to market to sell actually conclude successfully!

We look at some of the common emotional barriers to these transactions and what we can do to help avoid th...

Top 5 regrets of the Dying from 2020-12-21T07:00

With a title like that there is a danger that this post could be viewed as quite morbid, but please read on, the aim of this is to inspire and provoke some thoughts rather than depress.

Fo...

Should you gift your family business? from 2020-12-14T07:00

Should you gift your family business to the next generation?

Should you leave the business to your children in your will?

Or, should the next generation be asked to buy the family bu...

Navigating Philanthropy from 2020-12-01T07:00

On this episode I am joined by Peter Vogel. Peter is Professor of Family Business and Entrepreneurship, Director of the Global Family Business Centre at IMD Business School in Switzerland and th...

What is a Family Investment Company? from 2020-11-27T07:00

Sometimes the right thing to do with a family owned business is to sell it. If that liquidity event provides sufficient wealth and financial independence for the owners of that business, they ma...

Barriers to Succession from 2020-11-20T07:00

Succession Planning is complex and whilst there are financial and technical complexities there are also emotional complexities that can get in the way of succession planning. In this episode I e...

Life outside the Family Business from 2020-11-13T07:00

Debbie Ekins has recently decided to pursue a career away from her family business. This wasn't an easy decision or one that she made quickly.

In this episode I talk to Debbie about her e...

SPECIAL EPISODE - COVID 19 Update from The IFB from 2020-11-11T07:00

We last spoke with Fiona back in March as we entered the first lockdown here in the UK.

Since then a lot has changed and so Fiona joins us again to provide further insights into the work ...

Succession Planning Considerations from 2020-11-06T07:00

On this show I am joined by Mike Kane from Turcan Connell.

Mike is a corporate lawyer and works with family businesses to help them with their succession planning.

In this chat we ...

The Arbikie Distillery Story from 2020-10-23T07:00

Arbikie Estate is a family-owned working farm in Scotland.

This episode looks at the innovative and collaborative way that this family have been creating new products, including a carbon ...

Family Offices and COVID-19 from 2020-10-16T07:00

Bobby Stover is America's Family Office Leader at EY. He joins us on the show this week to discuss the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented to family offices and how these are bei...

How to be Up in Down Times from 2020-10-09T07:00

We have spoken already on the show about the importance of looking after our wellbeing during the current COVID pandemic, and this is something that my guest this weeks feels very passionately a...

Successful Transitions in a Family Business from 2020-07-24T07:00

On this episode I am joined by Dr. Jim Grubman who is an internationally recognised consultant, speaker, and educator in the multidisciplinary field of family wealth psychology. He works with af...

Engaging the next generation from 2020-07-16T07:00

On this weeks show I am joined by Guillermo Salazar as we discuss what family businesses can be doing to help prepare their next generation given that we are living in turbulent times.

We...

Re-inventing the Family Business after the pandemic from 2020-06-12T07:00

On this episode I speak with Dennis Jaffe.

For over 40 years, Dennis has been one of the leading architects of the field of family enterprise consulting. As both an organisational consulta...

Branding and Strategy beyond COVID from 2020-06-03T07:00

As we emerge from this crisis there is an opportunity to ensure continued success for your family business. Choosing the right strategy will be the difference between doing this in a way th...

Virtual Global Family Business Conference from 2020-04-09T07:00

Tsitsi Mutendi and Nike Anani are the co-founders of African Family Firms and they have arranged a virtual conference for family businesses with speakers from all over the World. 

Giv...

Reasons to be Hopeful from 2020-04-06T07:00

We are living in unprecedented times where we are fearful for our families health, that of our own and the prospects for our businesses. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by the situation and...

Crisis Management from 2020-03-27T07:00

We are in unprecedented times at the moment and will be facing challenges and decisions for the very first time in our lives. We have a panel of experts on this weeks show who discuss ways in wh...

Using mindfulness to live well during the Corona Virus crisis from 2020-03-20T07:00

With Corona Virus impacting more and more businesses and people around World, I follow up our last episode with an interview with Martin Stepek.

Martin is a mindfulness coach and also a f...

Support for Family Business during Corona Virus from 2020-03-19T18:00

Corona Virus is having a huge impact on the lives of us all. It is a scary time when we are fearful for our families health and well-being and our businesses.

Family businesses across the ...

The importance of a good website from 2020-03-13T07:00

Should You Hire A Website Designer or Design Your Website Yourself? 

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Behavioural Marketing Automation - An interview with Kenda Macdonald from 2020-03-06T07:00

Kenda and Mike Macdonald own and run Automation Ninjas, a marketing automation business.

Their journey into ownership wasn't a straight forward one but they have created an award winning ...

Governance - A Series Summary from 2020-02-28T07:00

Over the course of this series on Governance we have covered a lot of different topics and so this episode brings the series to an end with a summary of all the different governance topics and h...

Corporate Governance from 2020-02-21T07:00

In this episode we look at Corporate Governance and in particular the Wates Principles.

The Wates Principles are a set of Corporate Governance principles that some large businesses need to...

Non-Executive Directors in the Family Business from 2020-02-14T07:00

The appointment of a Non-Executive Director is a key milestone in the evolution and professionalisation of a family business. They bring experience, expertise and an independent voice to your bo...

The Family Business Board from 2020-02-07T13:15

As a family business grows the need for the right forums to be in place to discuss the important strategic goals of the business is really important.

Once such forum is the Board of Direct...

What is a Family Assembly? from 2020-01-31T07:00

Continuing our look at Family Governance, in this episode I discuss the Family Assembly, or Retreat / meeting. 

I cover what they are, who attends them and what subjects are covered, ...

The Family Council from 2020-01-24T07:00

Family Councils create a bridge between the business family and the family business board.

In this episode of the show I explain what a family council is, what roles and responsibilities t...

What is a Family Charter? from 2020-01-17T07:00

The Family Charter is the cornerstone or foundation document of a family governance system. It is the bedrock on which everything else is built.

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What is Family Business Governance? from 2020-01-10T10:00

Governance is a word that is often thrown around by the family business advisory community and with good reason.

However, it is often taken for granted what we mean by 'governance' and so...

Preview Episode - An Announcement! from 2020-01-10T10:00

When the podcast started the intention was for it to become a valuable resource for family businesses around the world. I have a passion for providing useful content and support to family busine...

Ep. 62 - Family Business Network Conference from 2019-10-21T07:00

George and I headed along to the fourth Family Business Network conference in Carlisle.

It was a fantastic conference with great speakers and guests, I was also asked to record a live pod...

Ep. 61 - The Three Elements of Succession from 2019-07-12T05:00

Succession Planning (or continuity planning!) is such a broad topic and as such it can be intimidating and very easy to put off. In this episode I speak with Daniel Trimarchi and we break down t...

Ep. 60 - State of the Nation Report from 2019-07-05T06:00

The Family Business sector in the UK contributes more than the annual budget for the NHS each year. Their importance cannot be under-stated and the IFB have produced a report that highlights the...

Ep. 59 - Interdependent Wealth from 2019-06-28T05:03

Steve's previous episode remains the most popular episode to date and so there is huge pressure on him delivering again in this show! 

Luckily he doesn't disappoint! In t...

Ep. 58 - Cultivating Culture - The Institute for Family Business Conference from 2019-06-21T14:32

Each year The IFB hold a conference for Family Businesses and if you missed it, check out this episode to hear what the key points and takeaways were from the conference. 

We hea...

Ep. 57 - Gaining External Experience from 2019-05-10T05:00

One of the most common questions we are asked when considering the 'best' path for next generation family is whether or not they should seek experience outside of the family business. 

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Ep. 56 - Family Business Advice Teams from 2019-05-03T05:00

Businesses need to take advice from experts to help them navigate the sometimes tricky areas of law, tax and financial services amongst others.  

Traditionally this may be throug...

Ep. 55 - Family Champions from 2019-04-26T05:00

Joshua Nacht is a consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group. 

His new book Family Champions and Champion Families he explores the value of family leaders in creating e...

Ep. 54 - What is a Family Office? from 2019-04-19T05:00

There is a growing number of family offices across the world. But what are they and why would a family consider using one.  

In this episode I chat to Andra Ilie who works for a ...

Ep. 53 - Wealth of Wisdom from 2019-04-12T05:00

Tom McCullough along with Keith Whitaker have created a book and podcast series that focusses on the Top 50 Questions that wealthy families ask. 

Tom and Keith collaborated with ...

Ep. 52 - Your Business, Your Family, Their Future from 2019-04-05T11:10

Emily Griffiths-Hamilton is a Chartered Accountant, a Family Enterprise Advisor and a Conflict Resolution Coach who brings three generations of experience to the subject of wealth and family-bus...

Ep. 51 - Preparing for Succession from 2018-12-21T06:00

Rochelle Clarke, global strategist and business succession expert, helps family businesses overcome barriers to succession transitions. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, Rochelle ...

Ep. 49 - Disruption with Prof. John A Davis from 2018-12-07T05:00

The word disruption can have negative connotations, it can make you feel uncomfortable and wary. But, it can also be an opportunity to change, an opportunity to pivot and embrace change. 

Ep. 48 - Cobblers! The Timpson Group Story from 2018-11-16T06:00

Timpson is one of the most recognised names on the UK High Street and Sir John Timpson, as Chairman of the business founded by his great grandfather chats to us about the management style adopte...

Ep. 47 - Pitfalls of Leadership from 2018-10-26T05:00

Caroline Gourlay is an independent Business Psychologist. Since qualifying in 1997 she has worked with a diverse range of organisations in the public and private sectors, either directly or as a...

Ep. 46 - Transparency and Engagement from 2018-09-28T05:00

Here in the UK there are some new rules coming into force in January that are primarily aimed at large privately owned businesses. 

This will include many family owned businesses and so w...

Ep. 45 - The 100 year old Family Business from 2018-08-24T06:00

No business remains the same after a 100-year journey. Every long-lasting family enterprise learns how to navigate developmental and business crises as it crosses generations.

De...

Ep. 44 - Trapped in the Family Business from 2018-07-27T05:00

There are lots and lots of articles and websites that rightly highlight the huge positives of working with your family, but very often we hear from people who are feeling trapped and isolated wi...

Ep. 43 - The Three Circle Model - 40 years on from 2018-07-20T06:00

Professor John A. Davis, FFI Fellow, is a pioneer in the family enterprise field and a globally recognised authority on family enterprise, family wealth and family office topics...

Ep. 42 - The Family Business Network from 2018-07-13T06:00

We often hear that family businesses can feel isolated as they do not have a support network or peers that they can speak to.

The Family Business Network is a support network in Cumbria, ...

Ep. 41 - Successful Generations with Ellie Frey Zagel from 2018-06-08T05:30

Ellie Frey Zagel is 3rd Generation, Vice Chair and Trustee of her family’s foundation the Frey Foundation based in Grand Rapids, MI.  

For nearly a decade she has been deeply involved in ...

Ep. 40 - Redefining Success for Family Businesses from 2018-05-31T21:04:47

Greg McCann is the founder, principal and leader of an international family enterprise consulting firm that create workshops, consults, publishes, and innovates on issues of importance to family...

Ep. 39 - Assessments and their use in Leadership Development from 2018-05-25T05:30

Natalie McVeigh is an expert in Leadership Development, she is both a practitioner and a member of the Family Firm Institute Faculty. 

In this episode we discuss the use of assessments in...

Ep. 38 - Leadership and Loyalty with Dov Baron from 2018-05-18T05:30

Dov Baron has twice been cited as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire.

He is a master storyteller, who has had the honour of presenting for The World Business Confe...

Ep. 37 - A chat with Ramia El Agamy from 2018-05-14T07:57:27

Ramia is the co-founder of Orbis Terra Media, the Editor-in-Chief of Tharawat Magazine, a fellow podcast host and all round family business champion. We chat to her about the incredible resource...

Ep. 36 - Steps to Succession from 2018-05-04T05:30

In  2008 Howard escaped from Grant Thornton UK LLP, where he had been a partner for over 25 years, to establish his own boutique practice.

We speak to Howard about his experiences of succ...

Ep.35 - Employee Ownership Trusts from 2018-04-27T06:08:16

Ovation Finance are a firm of financial planners in Bristol. It was set up by Chris Budd and has very recently been sold to an Employee Ownership Trust. 

Chris talks to us about the steps...

Ep. 34 - The Power of Conversation from 2018-04-13T05:54:13

Ian Marsh returns to the show for a second time following his previous discussion on episode 5 about the importance of communication. 

We build on that in this episode and discuss the fas...

Ep. 33 - Culture, the HMG Paint Story from 2018-04-09T06:00

We first met Jonathan at the FBU Conference. We had a brief chat following his presentation and during that chat I cheekily asked for a full episode and I am really pleased to say that Jonathan ...

Ep. 32 - Founder Succession from 2018-03-16T06:30

We speak with Elle Hansen, Mairi Mickel and Jim Hutcheson about the particular challenges facing family business founders when it comes to succession planning. 

Elle and Jim work at Regen...

Ep. 31 - The Great British Family Business Conference from 2018-03-10T09:00

Each year Paul Andrews of Family Business United holds a conference to celebrate family business in the UK. Russ takes his roaming mic to speak to some of the speakers and delegates at this year...

Special Episode - International Women's Day from 2018-03-08T07:00

Thursday 8th March is International Women's Day and so I chat with Jo MacSween about her role with Women's Enterprise Scotland, Vistage and her own experiences in her families business, MacSween...

Ep. 30 - Financial Independence from 2018-03-02T07:00

Russ, is a Chartered Financial Planner and advises family business owners on how to achieve & maintain financial independence. 

Succession planning comes with many barriers and challenges...

Ep. 29 - The Psychology of Succession from 2018-02-23T06:00

Ever wondered why your Mum or Dad won't discuss succession? 

Are you a business owner but scared of what life outside the business may look like? 

This episode is for you! 

...

Ep. 28 - Mindfulness from 2018-02-16T06:30

In this interview with Martin Stepek we explore many of the challenges that families in business together face. 

The story of how Martin's father came to Scotland is one full of difficult...

Ep.27 - Balancing Family and Non Family Management from 2018-02-09T06:00

Mark Bergman is a serial entrepreneur and invented HANDypaint Products whilst painting his basement. The initial inspiration was a coffee can and some duct tape! 

The business is now a $1...

Ep. 26 - Academic Research and how it can help Family Business from 2018-02-02T06:00

Josh Daspit is an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University and has a passion for understanding the factors affecting family businesses ability to innovate. 

Josh explains how t...

Ep. 25 - Women in Family Business from 2018-01-26T06:00

Ernst and Young conducted some research into the role of women in family businesses to see if they were leading the way or lagging behind non family owned enterprises. 

In this episode we...

Ep. 24 - Conflict in the Family Business from 2018-01-19T06:00

Family business is in my blood. I grew up with the family businesses owned by my father and grandfather. And like you, I am a family business owner, as well as being a family business consultant...

Ep. 23 - Cara Mackay - Shed Life from 2018-01-05T06:00

It all started back in 1989 when a much less dishevelled Grant and John gave up fencing and landscaping for the Shedlife. Locals would come to John looking for something better than your average...

Ep. 22 - Optimism from 2017-12-22T07:43:25

Leon Fear started his first small business whilst at school, buying and selling mountain bikes and bicycle components and selling them mail order and direct to the trade.

Joining the fami...

Ep. 21 - Culture from 2017-12-15T05:00

Mitzi Perdue knows that every family business has a culture. The question is, does this culture come about by design or by default? The ones that come about by default rarely support keeping the...

Ep. 20 - Schweid and Sons, a $250m burger business! from 2017-12-08T05:00

In the late 1800s, Harry Schweid started selling high quality meats to butchers and restaurants in New York City’s Lower East Side. By the 1930s, his son Sam had his own business in Harlem, sell...

Ep. 19 - The Importance of Listening from 2017-12-01T05:00

Max Gosselin joined his Mum and Dad'd cheese business and started working on the most successful sales route in the firm, just before the busiest time of the year. 

It didn't start well. ...

Ep. 18 - A Legacy Mindset from 2017-11-24T05:00

Vincent Valeri is a Certified Family Legacy Coach and uses his own experiences within his family business to help to prepare families for wealth transfer. 

Vincent shares his own story an...

Ep. 17 - A succession Story: Little's Chauffeur Drive from 2017-11-10T05:00

We talk about their story and the successful transition from Heather's father to Heather. 

We also discuss Heather's relationship with the staff, who in many cases she has grown up with, ...

Ep. 16 - Motivational Maps from 2017-11-03T05:00

In this episode Mark shares his own family business story and how after he sold his family business he wanted to help other people to avoid the issues he faced in his business. 

One of th...

Ep. 15 - Property Ownership in a Family Business from 2017-10-27T04:50:11

Buying or leasing a commercial property can be a big decision for family businesses to make, there are pro's and cons to each of these options. 

In this episode we talk to Jess Booz from ...

Ep.14 - Succession Planning from 2017-10-06T14:46:04

Ken McCracken has worked in the field of Family Business for many years. 

He is head of Family Business consulting for KPMG and works with families in business and family offices to impro...

Ep. 13 - What is the Bowen Family Systems Theory? from 2017-09-30T05:00

The Bowen family systems theory is a theory of human behaviour that views the family as an emotional unit and uses systems thinking to describe the complex interactions in the unit.

To me...

Ep. 12 - Governance (and a book review) from 2017-09-22T05:00

We speak to FamBizPodcast team member Nick Smith about his book, and what lessons Family Businesses and their advisers can take from Nicks extensive research.

Ep. 11 - The Responsible Shareholder from 2017-09-15T05:00

Maria Villax is a third generation member of a very successful multinational family business. However, she does not work within the family business but has an active role with its governance. Fo...

Ep.10 - Communication when starting out from 2017-09-08T05:00

We talk to Emma Rudge about the importance of getting into the good habit of communicating and communicating well in the early weeks, months and years, of your business.

Ep. 9 - Future Proofing your Business from 2017-09-01T05:24

Succession planning is one of the biggest issues faced by families in business. 

In this episode Mairi speaks to us about her own experiences within her family business and in her current...

Ep. 8 - Coach Pete - Deliberate Practice from 2017-08-25T05:00

This week we are joined by Coach Pete Walsh from Phoenix Arizona

For over 20 years, Pete Walsh has been helping people reach new levels of results by mixing fun, hard work, and an unwaver...

Ep.7 - GDPR What it is and what you need to do from 2017-08-18T05:00

In this episode we talk to Kitty Rosser, a data protection lawyer about new Data Protection laws that are coming into force next year. 

The implications of this legislation will affect yo...

Ep.6 - PwC Family Business Survey Results from 2017-08-11T05:04:14

We often hear that family businesses feel alone and that they are the only one's experiencing their particular challenges. As such it can be reassuring to hear what challenges other businesses l...

Ep.5 - The Importance of Communication from 2017-08-04T05:23

Communication is an essential part of the success of any business. When you throw family into the mix it can become all the more important. 

In this episode we talk to Ian Marsh from Listen

Ep.4 - Structure from 2017-07-28T05:06:33

Getting the balance right between the tax advantages and the potential downsides associated with certain business structures can be tricky when first establishing a business. Nick Smith talks in...

Ep.3 Finding your Why from 2017-07-21T05:07:57

In this episode we discuss some of the reasons why you might go into business in the first place.
Whilst it can be very challenging it can also be immensely rewarding to work with family and...

Ep.2 Institute for Family Business from 2017-07-21T05:07:27

On this episode Fiona Graham, Director of External Affairs and Policy at The Institute for Family Business provides us with a great insight into the role that the IFB play in the UK championing ...

Ep.1 When do you become a Family Business? from 2017-07-19T20:51

In this episode we discuss what makes you a family business. Are there a set of conditions that need to exist to 'qualify' you as a family business, and is there a certificate!?
During the epi...