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Welcome to The Business of Family PodCast - unhinged, unfiltered and unscripted with Tammy Buss!
Are you a family business?
Do you work with family businesses?
You’ve come to the right place!
Tammy will explore the difficulties of owning a family business, working with family and help listeners plan for the future of their business and its succession.
Tammy welcomes expert guests to answer many of the questions 1st and 2nd generation family business owners have.
For more information on Tammy Buss & her business advising firm, BlueRoots Inc, please email info@blueroots.ca.
Are you a family business?
Do you work with family businesses?
You’ve come to the right place!
Tammy will explore the difficulties of owning a family business, working with family and help listeners plan for the future of their business and its succession.
Tammy welcomes expert guests to answer many of the questions 1st and 2nd generation family business owners have.
For more information on Tammy Buss & her business advising firm, BlueRoots Inc, please email info@blueroots.ca.
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This week we’re bringing back a powerful conversation with Peder Madsen, owner of CCR Build + Remodel in London, Ontario.In this episode, we dive into the tough realities of second-generation ownership—the mistakes made, the lessons learned, and the achievements that shaped the journey.If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to carry forward a family business legacy, this replay is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.#FamilyBusiness #BusinessLegacy #SecondGeneration #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessTransition #BlueRoots #CCRBuild+Remodel
In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Dean Tansman, Vice President of Operations at A World of Wipes (AWOW), to explore the story of a family business rooted in innovation, responsibility, and legacy.Dean shares how his father, Avi Tansman, founded AWOW in 1991 and how growing up alongside the business shaped his own path. Now working side by side, Dean and Avi navigate the balance between tradition and innovation while scaling the company’s sustainable product lines and operations.Dean opens up about the challenges and rewards of working in a family business, how he and his father divide responsibilities, and what the future might hold for the next generation#FamilyBusiness #NextGenLeadership #BusinessOfFamily #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipJourney #Entrepreneurship #FamilyLegacy #AWOW #AWorldOfWipes #DeanTansman #BlueRoots #Podcast
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, lead, and grow—but what does that mean for family businesses rooted in tradition?This week on The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Shaara Roman, Founder & CEO of Silverene Group, to explore how AI and organizational culture intersect—and why keeping your people at the center is the key to success.We dive into:🤖 How AI can reshape (not replace) family business traditions🌱 Why cultural readiness and leadership alignment matter most💡 Practical AI use cases in HR, governance, and strategy👥 How to prepare your team for disruption without losing who you are🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends innovation with legacy—and learn how family businesses can embrace AI while staying true to their values.#FamilyBusiness #AI #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #BusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #SilvereneGroup #Legacy #SuccessionPlanning #NextGen
A few weeks ago, we sat down with Domenic Luisi, founder of Rubinet Faucet Company, to hear the origin story of a brand built to last.Now, we hear from the next generation. Tammy Buss interviews Michael and Frank Luisi to explore their journey of stepping into leadership, defining their roles as brothers in business, and balancing their father’s legacy with their own vision for Rubinet’s future.In this episode, they share:🔹 Early memories of growing up around the family business🔹 How their paths into leadership unfolded differently🔹 The unique dynamics of decision-making as brothers🔹 Lessons on honouring legacy while carving out a new chapter🔹 Their best advice for rising generation family business leadersThis is a candid and inspiring look at what it takes to carry forward a generational brand.Check out the vodcast version on our YouTube channel @BlueRoots Inc.#BusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #Rubinet #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #SuccessionPlanning #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeadership #LegacyBuilding #Podcast #BusinessPodcast
We’re thrilled to introduce Family Matters: Legal Edition — a brand-new monthly segment of The Business of Family Podcast!Co-hosted by Tammy Buss (Founder of BlueRoots Inc.) and Yola Ventresca (Managing Partner at Lerners LLP), this series dives into the often-overlooked legal side of family business. From governance and ownership to conflict resolution, shareholder agreements, and succession planning — we’ll tackle it all.✨ In this first episode, Tammy and Yola share their personal journeys, what drew them to family business and law, and why legal clarity is essential to protecting not just assets, but relationships.📅 Tune in every 3rd Tuesday of the month for real-life scenarios, plain-language legal insights, and conversations that matter to family-owned businesses.Catch the vodcast version of this video on our YouTube channel @BlueRoots Inc.#BusinessOfFamily #FamilyMatters #LegalEdition #PodcastLaunch #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #LegalPodcast #SuccessionPlanning
Family businesses are built on legacy—but sometimes that legacy causes more conflict than clarity.Doug Noll is back on the podcast to explore the emotional undercurrents of family business disputes and how to navigate them with empathy, structure, and foresight.Whether you’re passing the torch or still holding it, don’t miss Doug’s expert advice.#BusinessOfFamily #LegacyPlanning #FamilyConflict #DougNoll #NextGenLeadership #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #Podcast
🎙️ Legacy on Repeat – We’re rewinding the tape and revisiting one of our most practical and insightful conversations.In this episode, Tammy Buss sits down with Brett Thompson, a business consultant who helps owners stop working in their business and start working on it.Brett and Tammy discuss why having a plan makes your business worth more, how to align your vision with your values, and the tools every entrepreneur needs to create lasting success.It’s a conversation about clarity, growth, and building a business that not only runs — but thrives.🎧 Tune in (or tune back in) to discover how the right plan can turn today’s work into tomorrow’s legacy.#LegacyOnRepeat #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #NextGenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #BusinessSuccess
✨ Legacy on Repeat ✨This week we’re bringing back a powerful conversation with Andrew Moss, CPA, CA, Partner at BDO Canada LLP.In this episode, we dive into the critical role financial guidance plays in setting your business up for long-term success.If you’ve ever wondered when is the right time to call in a professional, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.🎧 Tune in now and catch the replay of this Legacy on Repeat episode!#FamilyBusiness #AccountingForSuccess #BusinessGrowth #FinancialSuccess #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #BDOCanada #AccountingExperts #CPA #BusinessAdvisory #TrustedAdvisor #BlueRoots
🎙️ Legacy on RepeatWe’re rewinding the tape and bringing back one of our most inspiring conversations.In this episode, Tammy sits down with Lisa Ferguson, CMO of Hangar 9 in London, Ontario — a family business led by strong women entrepreneurs who are paving the way for others to follow.Lisa shares the growing pains, pivotal moments, and bold decisions that shaped Hangar 9 into the success story it is today. It’s a candid conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it means to build a legacy that lasts.🎧 Tune in (or tune back in) to hear how women in family business are changing the game — one story at a time.#LegacyOnRepeat #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #NextGenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BlueRoots #Hangar9
🎙️ Legacy on Repeat – a new segment from The Business of FamilyWe’re rewinding the tape and bringing you one of our mostimpactful conversations from the past in a new segment we’re calling Legacy on Repeat.We’re kicking it off with The Why — where it all began.In this foundational conversation, Tammy sits down with herhusband Gerard and sons William and Edward to reflect on building their family business — the wins, the missteps, and what it was like to grow both a company and a family at the same time.They share candid stories about leadership, succession, andwhat it means to hand off a legacy to the next generation.🎧 Tune in (or tune back in) to hear how legacy is built — one story at a time.#LegacyOnRepeat #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #NextGenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots
On this week's episode, we chat with Dominic Luisi. Dominic built Rubinet Faucet Company from the ground up — long before there was talk of legacy, succession, or second-generation leadership.In this episode, Dominic shares what it took to grow a business while raising a family, and how his sons eventually found their way into the company — on their own terms.We talk about the early days, the turning points, and the honest conversations that shaped their transition as a family and a business.Whether you're a founder thinking about the future, or the next gen trying to find your place, this episode is packed with real insights from a family who's lived it.#FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FoundersStory #SuccessionPlanning #NextGenLeadership #Rubinet #LegacyBuilding #Podcast
What happens when science meets storytelling—and family meets business?Meet cousins and co-founders Angela and Travis, the powerhouse duo behind Tipton Franklin Marketing Strategies, who are redefining what’s possible for AgTech and Biotech brands. 🌱🔬In this episode, we dive into:✨ How their family dynamics fuel their professional collaboration🔬 Angela’s shift from lab bench to boardroom🚜 How growing up on a farm shaped Travis’ branding instincts💡 The unique challenges (and opportunities) of marketing in the AgTech and Biotech space🤝 How working together as family has redefined their approach to success 🤝 Advice for family members thinking of starting a business together🎧 Tune in and get inspired to rethink what marketing (and family business) can look like.#FamilyBusiness #AgTech #BiotechMarketing #TiptonFranklin #MarketingStrategy #Podcast #FamilyInBusiness #FoundersStory
👨👩👧👦 Is “fair” always “equal” in a family business? Not quite.We’re joined once again by Dr. Sarah Burrows, professor of Entrepreneurship at Queen’s University, to unpack the often-misunderstood fair vs. equitable debate through the lens of the Three-Circle Model.Together, we explore:🔸 How your perspective (owner, family, or business) can shape your definition of fairness🔸 Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for succession planning🔸 How governance and generational dynamics influence decision-making🔸 Why equity ≠ equality — and why that matters in long-term planningWhether you're a founder, next-gen, or advisor, this episode offers fresh insight into managing expectations, family roles, and emotional complexity in legacy businesses.🎧 Tune in now to gain practical tools for navigating the nuanced world of family enterprise.#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #Entrepreneurship #Governance #FairVsEquitable #BusinessPodcast
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Andrea Henry, business lawyer and intellectual property strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and family businesses safeguard what they’ve built.From trademarks and branding to proprietary systems and family legacy, Andrea shares real-life cautionary tales and smart legal strategies for protecting your intellectual property—before conflict arises.💡 Learn:✔️ What IP really means in a family business✔️ Common oversights that lead to costly disputes✔️ How to handle co-created assets and generational transfers✔️ What legal tools every family business should have in place#FamilyBusiness #IntellectualProperty #SuccessionPlanning #Trademarks #BusinessLaw #Entrepreneurship #FamilyOwned #IPProtection #LegacyPlanning
In this episode, we welcome Doug Noll—lawyer turned peacemaker, mediator of over 2000 disputes, and conflict resolution expert trusted by everyone from Fortune 500 family businesses to maximum-security prisons.Doug shares:✅ The surprising emotional skill that instantly defuses tension✅ How to navigate conflict in family businesses with empathy and validation✅ Practical tools like affect labeling that turn arguments into understandingWhether you're leading a team or managing family dynamics, this episode offers game-changing insight for keeping the peace.Catch the vodcast version on YouTube @BlueRootsinc#FamilyBusiness #Leadership #ConflictResolution #Mediation #DougNoll #EmotionalIntelligence #Podcast
In this episode, we sit down with Mitchell J. Panter, Managing Partner of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, to hear how he and his brother turned their different legal beginnings—defense vs. plaintiff—into the foundation of one of Miami’s most respected personal injury law firms.Mitch opens up about:✅ The challenges and rewards of working with family✅ How they balance brotherhood with business✅ Succession planning and preparing the next generation✅ His top 3 tips for family-run companiesIf you’re part of a family business—or thinking about starting one—this conversation is packed with hard-won wisdom and real-world lessons.Catch the vodcast version on YouTube @BlueRootsinc#FamilyBusiness #LawFirmLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #BrothersInBusiness #PersonalInjuryLaw #Podcast
What does it take to build a business that lasts generations — and keeps its people for decades?On this episode, we sit down with Derek Volk, third-generation owner of Volk Packaging Corporation, to hear how his family grew a thriving packaging business rooted in loyalty, purpose, and service. With nearly half of his team staying 10+ years (and some over 20!), Derek shares lessons on leadership, family dynamics in business, and why their company culture keeps both customers and employees coming back.Plus: how a humble box business became a leading economic indicator in the region — and what every family business should know about succession and legacy planning.Tune in to hear:✔️ The origin story of Volk Packaging✔️ Secrets to long-term team loyalty✔️ Derek’s top 3 tips for family business successThank you to Rachel Muma of Muma Manufacturing for providing this episodes outro.Catch the vodcast version on YouTube @BlueRootsinc#FamilyBusiness #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessLegacy #ManufacturingExcellence #VolkPackaging #Podcast
Succession planning is one of the most critical—and complex—challenges facing family businesses today. How do you prepare the next generation while honoring the past? How early should you start? What pitfalls must you avoid?In this insightful conversation with John Ursin, the Managing Partner of Schenck Price, we explore:✅ Why succession planning is essential for survival and growth✅ The most common mistakes businesses make (and how to avoid them)✅ How family dynamics impact leadership transitions✅ The future of succession planning in a changing business landscape✅ Practical first steps every business owner should considerWhether you're leading a legacy company or building one for the future, this episode is packed with wisdom you can't afford to miss.#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #NextGenLeadership #LegacyBuilding #BusinessContinuity #Podcast
We’re joined by powerhouse sisters Dominique Waples-Trefil, JD and Dr. Flora Waples — the dynamic duo behind RESTOR Medical Spa, one of Denver’s top medical aesthetics and functional medicine practices.From walking away from law and medicine to build a brand that’s redefining aging, to navigating the challenges (and joys) of working with family, Dominique and Flora share the real story behind their success.We dive into:💡 How they scaled RESTOR to 3 thriving locations (and counting)👭 What it’s really like to be in business with your sibling🧩 How clearly defined roles and open communication are key to working well together📈 Scaling RESTOR and planning for the next generation💬 Their top tips for family-run businessesIf you're in business with family — or thinking about it — this episode is a must-listen.🎧 Listen nowCatch the vodcast version on YouTube @bluerootsinc#FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #MedicalAesthetics #Entrepreneurship #SisterFounders #Podcast#Communication #Leadership
This week on the podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Burrows, professor of Entrepreneurship at Smith School of Business, to explore the unique dynamics of family businesses.We dig into:💬 Why family communication is the biggest success—or failure—factor 🧠 The shift from entrepreneurial illbeing to wellbeing👨👩👧👦 Succession vs. continuity: what's the real difference? 🔍 Why understanding family science is key to business succession 🧒 How childhood chores like cleaning, filing and phone-answering creates future CEOs 🧠 The accidental vs. intentional entrepreneur Whether you're leading a multigenerational business or wondering how to start the conversation with your kids, this episode is packed with insights.🎧 Tune in now! Catch the vodcast version on YouTube @bluerootsinc#FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #Wellbeing #NextGenLeaders #BusinessLegacy #Podcast
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