The Family Biz Show

Ep 8 3 . Navigating the Complexities of Family Wealth: From Family Business to Family Office   On this episode of The Family Biz Show, Kirby Rosplock * , founder of Tamarind Partners, shares her journey growing up in a multi-generational family business and becoming a consultant. We covered topics such as the history of Kirby's family business, challenges faced by women in patriarchal family busin...

Ep 8 2 . Investing in Success; The Power of Human Capital in Family Business Sustainability   On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we talk to Dr. Jamie Weiner and discuss the challenges faced by children of successful parents, including the pressure to measure up to achievements and the importance of finding one's own path. Jamie shares stories of breaking moments that lead to personal growth a...

Driving Success: How Ken Johnson Is Shaping the Future of Logistics | The Family Biz Show Ep. 81 On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we sat down with local logistics giant Ken Johnson, the CEO of Leonard's Express. Ken delves into his personal life to explore his favorite family traditions and the uniq ue ways they've created lasting memories. He also discusses the challenges of running a fami...

Phoenix Rising: How Stephanie Stuckey Reclaimed Her Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 80 We're going absolutely nuts over our latest guest, Stephanie Stuckey, as she joins us to share her story about taking back & growing the family business after a extremely successful career in law, the values that shape Stuckey's and how important it is for fa mily businesses to keep those values while...

Generations of Giving: The Power of Grandparents & Grandchildren in Family Philanthropy | Ep. 79 Join us as we talk to returning guest Jay Hughes Jr. about the powerful way family businesses can build and maintain a strong sense of purpose and legacy across the generations by utilizing philanthropic activities , and create a shared vision for making positive impacts on society . S hare this episod...

Strategic Compensation Planning for Family Business Executives | The Family Biz Show Ep. 78 Join us as we talk to Mark Bronfman from Bold Value about his journey into how he ended up helping family businesses , the specifics of strategic compensation planning why that all matters to family businesse s who continue to struggle with attracting and retaining top talent!     -------   If you're a fami...

  The Popeye Plan for Business Owner Succession Planning | The Family Biz Show Ep. 77 Join us as we dive deep into Popeye Plans with Gary Shepherd, CFP®,CBEC®,ChFC,CLU as we discuss the history of and what exactly Popeye Plans are, how they work and some tips on successful business transition. Don't miss it! ------- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the...

Total Family Management for a Thriving Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 76 Join us for a packed episode with Alex Kirby & Katie Jesionowski of Total Family Management as they discuss how to apply "total family management" to the ten do mains for successful family business , the importance of investing in the development of communication and trust in the family and the truly emotional (ove...

Culture and Leadership in the Family Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 75 Celebrate National Peanut Month with this episode from Hub's Peanuts owner Marshall Rabil as he discusses the triggers unique to family businesses, the importance of actionable culture in his company and the story behind how Hub's became one of Wegman's "Danny Brands". Don't miss this one!        ---   If you're a family bu...

Ep 74 – How a Family Business Can Pivot To Survive  In this episode, 4th generation owner of Rochester favorite Giuseppe's Marcy Chinappi joins us to talk about the history of their company, how the pandemic affected businesses around them, how they had to pivot multiple times to adapt and thrive and what his hopes are for the future of his family business. You might also find out which pizza plac...

Ep 73. Evolution, Sacrifice & Grit in Family Business   Join us for a Family Biz Show first as we talk to Alaska-based fishing & processing company owners Sena & Rich Wheeler of Sena Sea about the sacrifices that come with navigating a business when one of the owners is away for several months of the year (and the grit it takes!) the unique challenges that come with their business and how their ti...

Ep 72 – The Deep Psychology of Family Business   In this episode, Dr. Jim Kestenbaum joins us to talk about why consulting a psychologist for family business succession can be one of the best choices a business owner can make today, how using an in-depth leadership assessment process can identify the kind and degree of leadership development areas needed in your business and the reality that many...

Ep 71 – The Sweet Legacy of Family Business   In this episode, fourth-generation owner of Speach Family Candy Shoppe Michael Speach Jr. joins us to talk about his very sudden & unexpected pivot into the family business, the origins of the business and how it survived the Great Depression, the uniqueness of the confection industry's ability to help form deep traditions and memories within families...

Ep 70 – Navigating Wealth 3.0 & Creating An Impactful Life   In this episode, founder of Illumination360 Kristin Keffeler joins us to discuss the hidden tripwires of inherited wealth, how family business owners can identify the clutter that family money can bring. --- If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family busi...

Ep 69. How to Attract, Hire & Retain Top Talent For Your Family Business   Join us on this episode of The Family Biz Show as guest Heenle Turner teaches us about attracting, retaining & hiring golden talent, her entry into the HR industry (and her connection to Rochester-giant Paychex), the changes the pandemic forced upon many employers in terms of work-life balance demands and what simple proces...

Ep 68. Health, Wealth & Family Business   It's our first Family Biz Show in the health & beauty space and we're excited to have guest Ryan Margolin* from Professional Hair Labs introduce us. Listen in to hear about how a serious health situation with Ryan's mother led to the development of his business, the specific values that drive his company within a under-regulated industry & the systems they...

  Ep 67. A System for Developing Leaders and Succession for the Family Business Did you know there's a "silver bullet" for scaling your business, growing revenues, succession/transition planning, and improving company culture? Shannon Byrne Susko knows so! She joins us on this episode of The Family Biz show and talks about why mastering the "people" side of an execution strategy matters more than...

Ep 66. Bringing Your Own Experience to the Family Business   Listen in as Steve Davis* of Tapecon talks about the machine that his great-grandfather invented that put the stage girl of yesteryear out of business, the entrepreneurial pivots that the company made over its long history & the "BYOE" (bring your own experience) family charter that drives the family business.   ---   If you're a family...

You can build a successful business and still lose the family connection that makes the legacy worth continuing. And that is why the real work of legacy starts long before succession papers are signed. "Why does it feel so hard to talk about the future?" "Why won't the next generation step up?" "Why won't the founder let go?" "Why do we keep avoiding the conversations that matter most?" "This conv...

What if the strongest growth strategy for your family business is not chasing every opportunity—but knowing exactly which opportunities fit? You want to grow. You want to diversify. You want to protect the business from one customer, one industry, or one market cycle having too much control. But how do you expand without drifting away from what your company does best? This conversation gives you t...

Growth is exciting until you realize your biggest obstacle is not opportunity. It is finding the right people to help you deliver on it. "Where do I find skilled people who actually want to do the work?" "How do I keep growing when labor is already stretched thin?" "What happens when the next generation does things differently?" "How do I protect the legacy without getting stuck in the past?" This...

What keeps a family business alive when everything around it keeps changing? You are about to hear how one fourth-generation brewery stayed standing through Prohibition, market disruption, COVID, shifting consumer tastes, and more than 130 years of pressure. "Are we honoring the past without getting stuck in it?" "How do we protect the business when the market changes overnight?" "What does it rea...

You want the next generation to step up. But you also want to protect the business, the family, and the legacy you've worked so hard to build. That tension is real. "Am I giving them enough room to lead?" "What if they make the wrong decision?" "How do I stop micromanaging without losing control?" "Why don't they seem more motivated?" "What kind of leader am I really creating?" This conversation g...

What if the hardest chapter of your life became the beginning of the business you were meant to build? In this episode, you'll hear how resilience, creativity, and the courage to do things differently can turn survival into something much bigger. "Can I really keep this business alive?" "How do I honor what came before me without staying stuck in the past?" "What happens when my family is part of...

A sudden transition can reveal what a family business is really built on. And sometimes, the future changes because one person is brave enough to ask the question everyone else has avoided. "Are we ready for what happens next?" "How do we protect the business without damaging the family?" "What if there is no formal succession plan?" "How do we honor the past without getting stuck in it?" "What do...