The Business of Family

Farming is more than a business. It’s land, legacy, and generations working side by side. And that makes the legal side of farm family businesses uniquely complex.In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast  - Family Matters: Legal Edition, Tammy Buss and Yola Ventresca are joined by Joseph Hentz of Lerners LLP to explore the intersection of farming, family, and the law.Together, they unpack:• What makes farm family businesses different from other enterprises• Common legal structures and ownership challenges• Why succession planning is often delayed — and the risks of waiting• How proactive legal planning can protect both relationships and the farm itselfIf your family business is rooted in the land, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.🎧 Family Matters: Legal Edition — available wherever you listen to podcasts.#BusinessOfFamilyPodcast #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #FamilyMatters#FarmFamily  #FamilyFarm #Agribusiness #FarmingLife#FarmSuccession #FarmLegacy #SuccessionPlanning#EstatePlanning #BusinessLaw #FamilyBusinessAdvisors#Governance #FamilyAndBusiness #LegacyPlanning#NextGeneration #IntergenerationalBusiness #BlueRoots #LernersLLP

Great family businesses don’t fail because they lack vision — they struggle when communication breaks down. In this Legacy on Repeat episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss revisits her conversation with communication expert Brett Thompson to unpack the tools that help families stay aligned, reduce conflict, and keep both relationships and the business healthy.Because when family and business overlap, how you communicate matters just as much as what you say.🎧 Tune in to revisit the tools that stand the test of time.#thebusinessoffamily #LegacyOnRepeat #FamilyBusiness #CommunicationTools #FamilyDynamics #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessAndFamily #Kolbe #Print #Communication #blueroots #podcast #businesspodcast

What happens when family, creativity, and legacy come together?In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Kelly Kolar and Audrey Eyman of Kolar Design for a candid mother–daughter conversation about building an award-winning design firm while navigating the realities of working together as family.They talk about:• The early days of Kolar Design• Stepping into , and making space for the next generation• Balancing boundaries, empathy, and leadership• What legacy really means when family is at the heart of the businessA thoughtful conversation about growth, values, and designing something that lasts, in business and beyond.🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FamilyLegacy #SuccessionPlanning #Design #CreativeEntrepreneurs #FounderToFuture #NextGenerationLeadership #ValuesDrivenBusiness #BlueRoots #KolarDesign

Happy New Year! As we step into a brand-new year, this short episode of The Business of Family offers a simple, practical way to create clarity and alignment, without resolutions.Instead of long list of goals, Tammy Buss invites families to pause and reflect on one powerful question:What does success look like for us this year—as a family and as a business?In this episode, you’ll explore:• Why alignment matters more than resolutions• How defining success reduces conflict and builds trust• A simple five-minute exercise to bring clarity across the family, business, and ownership circlesA thoughtful way to begin the year with intention, connection, and shared direction ✨From all of us at BlueRoots, Happy New Year—here’s to a year of clarity, alignment, and meaningful progress.#TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #NewYearReflections #Leadership #FamilyEnterprise #BlueRoots #IntentionalLiving #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #HappyNewYear #NewYear

Happy Holidays! As we head into the Christmas season, Tammy Buss reflects on the small, but powerful traditions that quietly shape family enterprises.In this short episode of The Business of Family, we explore how shared rituals, at work and at home, create rhythm, belonging, and connection across generations. From meaningful business traditions to simple family moments around the holidays, this episode invites you to pause and reflect on what truly holds your family and enterprise together.A thoughtful listen for anyone leading, working in, or growing a family business this season 🎄From all of us at BlueRoots, Happy Holidays and thank you for being part of this community.#TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #Traditions #Leadership #FamilyEnterprise #BlueRoots #HappyHolidays #Christmas #BusinessPodcast #FamilyTraditions

When family and business overlap, the legal stakes are higher than most people realize. In this episode, Tammy & Yola sit down with Erin Reid of Lerners LLP to unpack where family law and family business collide—and how to avoid the legal pitfalls that can put both your company and your relationships at risk.We dive into:• Why divorce, separation, and major life events hit family businesses differently• Common mistakes that leave businesses exposed• Practical legal tools like shareholder agreements and marriage contracts• How proactive planning and open conversations can save families stress, money, and conflictLegal planning isn’t about expecting problems—it’s about protecting what matters most.🎧 Listen now and learn how to safeguard your family and your business.#FamilyBusiness #FamilyMattersPodcast #FamilyLaw #BusinessContinuity #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #LegalPlanning#NextGenLeadership#EntrepreneurLife #FamilyOwnedBusiness #ProtectWhatMatters #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast

Legacy on Repeat is back with a conversation every family business owner needs to hear.In this episode, Tammy sits down with Shawn Bellefeuille of Buss Financial Group and Retirement by Design to break down what it really takes to transition out of the business you built.Retire, hand it down, or sell? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — but there is a way to plan with clarity.Listen in for practical guidance on preparing for life after the business and protecting the legacy you’ve created.#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #RetirementPlanning #WealthPlanning #LegacyPlanning #BusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #RetirementByDesign #BusinessPodcast #Podcast

What does it take to lead a 4th-generation family business into the future—without losing the heart of what made it great?In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Dottie Chalmers Cutter, 4th Generation Owner and COO of Chalmers Insurance Group, recorded on the road in Maine—our first podcast recorded outside the studio!Dottie shares her personal journey growing up in a family enterprise, her path to leadership, and how she’s transforming the company culture from performance management to people development.They dive into legacy, leadership, and the power of developing people—not just managing them.#FamilyBusiness #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #Legacy #TheBusinessofFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #NextGen #ChalmersInsurance

Only two things are certain in life — death and taxes.But in family business, how those two collide can shape your family’s future.In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Anthony Falcone Lawyer at Falcone Law Professional Corporation and Richard Rizzo Tax Partner at Bateman MacKay LLP to talk about what happens before and after the inevitable — and how the right tax planning can protect both your legacy and your loved ones.🎧 Tune in to hear how families can prepare, avoid common mistakes, and make tough conversations easier — before it’s too late.#FamilyBusiness #TaxPlanning #Succession #EstatePlanning #BusinessOfFamily #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots

When ownership and family collide, things can get complicated. This week, Tammy and Yola sit down with Mitchell Brown, Partner at Lerners LLP, to unpack one of the toughest topics in family business: shareholder disputes.From unclear roles and generational tensions to buyout disagreements and succession battles — Mitchell shares legal insights and practical ways families can protect both their business and their relationships.💡 In this episode, we explore:What causes shareholder disputes in family businessesHow emotions and history complicate conflictThe legal frameworks that can prevent issues before they startWhen to call a lawyer — and when to call a mediatorMitchell’s best advice for families navigating ownership and legacy#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #ShareholderDisputes #ConflictResolution #LegalInsights #TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #LernersLLP #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast