The Business of Family

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

Explore the fascinating dynamics of family businesses through personal stories and reflections. The discussion highlights the importance of open communication and navigating sibling relationships. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of succession planning and the balance between guiding the next generation while respecting their independence. Anecdotes reveal how childhood perceptions shaped their business aspirations. It's a heartfelt look at how to build a lasting legacy, one story at a time.

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