Celebrating Small Family Businesses

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of Mark and Jenny McMurray, owners of the Floor Coverings International franchise in North Tampa. From their initial meeting during Mark's time at the Naval Academy to their varied career paths, this episode covers a wide array of topics, providing an in-depth look into their journey as small business owners. We meet the McMurrays and learn about...

In this episode, we celebrate the inspiring journey of Allen and Barbara Doeringer, the dynamic duo behind Whippet Properties. From their serendipitous meeting in the real estate industry to enduring personal challenges, they have successfully navigated their professional and personal lives together for over 25 years. The discussion explores their start in a manufactured home community, the establ...

In this episode of 'celebrating small family businesses,' hosts Natalie and JJ, the dynamic sister duo behind the podcast 'Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver,' share their heartfelt journey of growing up in a tight-knit, small-town family in Tennessee. They discuss their upbringing, accentuated by strong familial bonds and community involvement, which deeply influenced their current roles as pod...

In this episode, we follow John's journey as a young man as he navigates a path from working at his family's egg farm to the mobile home park they developed and then to the citrus and land business balanced with technology consulting. Faced with unclear opportunities, he transitions into managing operations at a family-run mobile home park, where he acquires a real estate license and hones his sal...

This episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses' features Chris and Ed Farrell of Alternative Transportation Systems in Arlington, Massachusetts, providing an in-depth look into their journey and success as a multi-generational family business. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of their transportation business, which Chris has helped grow from a driver to his current role as general manager. Fr...

This episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses' features John Chan and Jenn Lo, a dynamic couple running a marketing agency called 2X, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They share their journey, starting from their first collaboration on a software project in 2013, through the challenges of running a conversion rate optimization agency, to the present digital marketing agency specializin...

In this episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses, hosts John and Connie Kuder interview Kieron and Carmen James, father and daughter co-founders of two businesses named Wonderful. Wonderful.org began as an online charity giving platform and the success of that led to expanding into a FinTech payment business, Wonderful.co.uk, leveraging open banking to eliminate card processing fees for dona...

In this episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses,' hosts John and Connie Kuder interview Derrick and Bill Jerome, the father-son duo behind Honey Badger's Bee Farm. Initially motivated by Derrick’s quest to alleviate his allergies with local honey, the business began with just two hives in the city and has grown to over 200 hives. They discuss the evolution of their products, from raw honey...

Part 2 of my family's ventures into various businesses, starting from my grandfather investing in land along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, which led to cattle farming and orange growing. Our small family business expansion continued with the investment into an egg farm, which was a kind of co-operative that later attempted a transition into a corporation. The family decided against t...

In this insightful episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses,' hosts John and Connie Kuder delve into the inspiring story of Waypoint Property Inspection, a home inspection company founded in 2005 by Bob Hintze. Bob shares his journey from working in the corporate world, facing job relocation, and deciding to start his own business in Florida to avoid separating his family. With the help of...

This episode of 'Celebrating Small Family Businesses' features an interview with Kuder Consulting Group co-founder John Kuder, focusing on his family's business origin story, particularly his grandfather's journey. Starting from a farming background in central Ohio, John's grandfather attended Michigan State and worked his way through college. He built a real estate career in Long Beach, Californi...

In this episode, we switch gears from interviewing another family business owner to exploring our own history and how we got to Kuder Consulting Group. We delve into a unique and nostalgic understanding of small family businesses through the eyes of Connie Kuder, co-founder of Kuder Consulting Group. She has rich stories of growing up in Ohio around farm life and family businesses. The conversatio...

In this episode, we interview the founders of Enhanced Body™ integrative medicine and primary care clinic in Dunedin, FL; Majlinda and Paul Holmes. They share their journey of launching a healthcare facility three years ago. Both have extensive medical backgrounds, Maj as an independent nurse practitioner and Paul as a firefighter paramedic. They discuss the gap in medical services they identified...

In this episode, Jay Barrett from Barrett Pressure Washing shares his journey in the industry and how his grandfather's principles influenced his approach to the business. Jay trained extensively in lift safety, chemical safety and chemical interactions to apply best practices and safe operations in pressure washing jobs which he believes sets him apart from his competition. He discusses that he d...

Tampa SEO Training Academy's Steve and Justin Scott discuss the founding and evolution of their family-run SEO business. Beginning as a website designing endeavor in 1996, the Academy has transitioned to provide a comprehensive suite of SEO services coupled with personalized training programs. The discussions also highlight how they constantly adapt to changing times, including the recent pivot to...

This episode features Eric and Rachel Rivera, owners of Artistic Flooring and Tile. This was such a fun interview! We knew Rachel but had just met Eric, so this was us getting to know him. Eric and Rachel as a couple are similar to us, in that one is very extroverted and the other is more introverted, so they balance each other really well. Eric shares his journey of starting as a teenager in the...

We have a lively conversation with with Haley and Kaleigh Dirck, twin sisters and part of a family of entrepreneurs owning multiple businesses in fields such as branding, photography, and consulting. They share their experiences, revealing the importance of clear communication, setting effective boundaries, and seeking external help and resources to avoid getting stuck in business. They also stres...

Celebrating Small Family Businesses: A Conversation with Matilda and Damien Relyea Matilda and Damien Relyea, founders of Relyea Insurance Group, speak about their journey in running a small family business. They detail the challenges they faced such as navigating financial hurdles and attaining a work-life balance. They also discuss the importance of self-reliance, lessons learned from other fami...

In this interview, Ken and Lisa Jordan share their unique journey of establishing Accent American Inc, a successful cleaning and disaster restoration business. The couple initially started with a simple carpet cleaning service, gradually incorporating services such as upholstery cleaning, water damage restoration, mold remediation, and crime scene cleanup. Ken and Lisa attribute their success to h...

In this richly informative interview, brothers Joe and Luke Simonds share their journey of establishing and flourishing their business, Salt Strong. Starting with their love for fishing that shaped their business idea, the brothers underline the importance of identifying and solving a problem to generate a successful business. They accentuate placing the customer's convenience at the forefront, cr...