The Family Business Podcast

Jan 28 2025 174 ep. 45 mins 20
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The podcast dedicated to Family Business. Working with your family can be both rewarding and challenging and this podcast provides you with practical tips and guidance on how to tackle some of these challenges. Check out the series on Governance, Succession, Family Dynamics and Family Business Theory. Each week we will explore the uniqueness of family businesses and provide you with the tools to help your business thrive.

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The Evolving Landscape of Family Office

Jan 28 2025 38 mins  
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Russ Haworth speaks with Annamaria Koerling, founding partner of Delfin Private Office, about the evolving landscape of family offices. They discuss the importance of governance, the unique challenges of succession planning, and the role of philanthropy in fostering family cohesion. Annamaria emphasises the need for tailored go

'Lifeboat Drill' for your Family Business

Jan 26 2025 17 mins  
Given the recent changes in legislation announced in the Budget, I am re-releasing this episode to highlight the value and importance of Lifeboat Drills for your Family Business. An actual lifeboat drill is essentially a practice evacuation of a ship using the lifeboats on board. I am not advocating everyone rushing out and practising evacuations, however it is the purpose of a lif

STEP Research - Succession

Jan 23 2025 43 mins  
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business podcast, Russ Haworth and Matt Braithwaite discuss the critical importance of succession planning for family businesses, drawing on recent research conducted by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). They explore the alarming statistics regarding the lack of succession plans and up-to-date wills among family business owne

Don't Leave a Mess!

Jan 19 2025 47 mins  
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Russ Haworth interviews Sandy Pollack, author of 'Don't Leave a Mess.' They discuss the importance of clarity in estate planning, the impact of money scripts on family dynamics, and the qualitative factors that influence wealth management. Sandy emphasises the need for open family conversations about money and legacy, and how t

Hug of War - Cathy Carroll pt2

Aug 23 2024 38 mins  
SummaryCathy Carroll, author of 'Hug of War', discusses the unique challenges of leading a family business with both love and logic. She explores the concept of polarities in family businesses, where opposing forces such as candor and diplomacy, or reveal and conceal, coexist and create tension. Cathy emphasizes the importance of adopting a 'both-and' mindset to find innovative sol

Hug of War - Cathy Carroll pt1

Aug 19 2024 50 mins  
SummaryCathy Carroll, author of 'Hug of War', discusses the unique challenges of leading a family business with both love and logic. She explores the concept of polarities in family businesses, where opposing forces such as candor and diplomacy, or reveal and conceal, coexist and create tension. Cathy emphasizes the importance of adopting a 'both-and' mindset to find innovative sol

Wealth of Wisdom

Feb 22 2024 63 mins  
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business podcast, Tom McCullough and Keith Whitaker discuss their book, The Wealth of Wisdom. They share their backgrounds and how they came to collaborate on the book. The second version of the book focuses on providing practical tools and exercises for families to enhance their communication and address important topics. One chapter highlights

The Importance of Storytelling

Feb 15 2024 62 mins  
SummaryIn this episode, Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks discuss the importance of capturing and sharing family stories. They highlight the reasons why families choose to tell their stories, such as passing on values and creating a family culture. The guests emphasize the need for families to identify their purpose and why before embarking on a storytelling project. They also discuss d

Are you ready to hire non-family execs?

Feb 08 2024 64 mins  
SummaryIn this episode, Bill Stranberg discusses the readiness of family businesses to hire non-family executives. He shares his own experience growing up in a family business and highlights the distinct challenges that families face in executive recruitment. Bill emphasizes the importance of addressing the readiness of both the family and the business before making a senior execut

Selling the Family Business Pt 2

Feb 04 2024 36 mins  
SummaryIn this two part episode, the guests discuss the considerations and communication strategies involved in a family business deciding to sell their business. They emphasize the importance of open and proactive communication within the family system, as well as with external shareholders and the C-suite. The guests also highlight the significance of early planning for the post-