The Business of Family

Tammy Buss
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Legacy on Repeat: 3 Circles of a Family Business

    Legacy isn’t built from just one point of view. When you look at your business through three distinct lenses — business, family, and ownership — everything changes. Decisions get clearer. Conversations get more honest. And alignment becomes possible. In this Legacy on Repeat episode, I revisit my conversation with Chris Deleaney, Trust and Estate Practitioner, lawyer, and author of The Naked Opus to explore how these three circles can communicate more effectively and support long-term continuity. If you’re navigating complexity in a family enterprise, this one’s worth another listen. 🎧 Listen on your favorite listening platform #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #LegacyOnRepeat #BusinessOfFamily#FEA # FEAAdvisor #OwnershipMindset #SuccessionPlanning #Governance#BusinessStrategy #LongTermThinking #FamilyLeadership #NextGeneration#PodcastEpisode #BlueRoots

    24 min

  2. MAR 3

    Stitching a Legacy: Building a Family Business One Thread at a Time

    What happens when you mix entrepreneurship, creativity, and family —then add a campground, a quilt shop, and three very different daughters? In this episode, we sit down with Marlene Greenlaw, who shares her remarkable journey from owning a campground in Maine to opening a quilt shop rooted in passion, perseverance, and family support. Marlene and her husband David run two businesses side by side,  a KOA campground and a thriving quilt shop,  while gradually welcoming their daughters and sons-in-law into the fold, each in their own way and at their own pace. From late-night sewing machine repairs and fudge making, to raising kids, pursuing careers, and planning for the future, this conversation is a beautiful look at how family businesses evolve over time. We talk about:🧵 Turning a personal passion into a thriving business🏕️ Running two businesses as a couple👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Letting the next generation choose how (and if) they get involved🔄 Succession, stewardship, and learning by doing💛 The challenges, and the gifts, of mixing family and business If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to build something together as a family, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SuccessionPlanning #SmallBusinessStories #FamilyEnterprise #LegacyInTheMaking #Maine #BusinessPodcast #NextGen #Podcast #BlueRoots

    20 min

  3. FEB 24

    Leading Together: How a Family Built a Global Brand

    How does a family business grow from a single founder’s vision into a global industry leader, and stay grounded along the way? In this episode, we sit down with Randy Carr and JC Carr of World Emblem, the world’s largest emblem and patch manufacturer, to explore the remarkable evolution of their family enterprise. From growing up inside the business, to navigating leadership roles, sibling dynamics, and succession planning — Randy and JC share what it really takes to scale a family business across generations. We talk about: • Growing up in a business (and whether the path was always clear) • Transforming a small family company into a global powerhouse • Leadership lessons passed down from father to sons • Working alongside siblings and across generations • Preparing the next generation for stewardship and success • Managing family dynamics while making big leadership decisions • Hard-earned advice for families building something meant to last This is an honest conversation about legacy, leadership, and longevity, and the responsibility that comes with carrying a family name forward. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipAcrossGenerations #EnterpriseGrowth #FamilyEnterprise #LegacyLeadership #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots #WorldEmblem #FatherandSon #NextGenerationLeadership #FamilyOwned #FamilyLegacy #GenerationalBusiness #GlobalBusiness

    27 min

  4. FEB 17

    Family Matters - Legal Edition: Don't wait for the fire: Legal advice for family enterprises

    🎙️The Business of Family Podcast ⚖️ Family Matters – Legal Edition We’ve all heard the saying: don’t wait until there’s a fire to buy insurance. The same rule applies to legal planning in family businesses. In this Family Matters – Legal Edition episode, hosts Tammy & Yola unpack why reactive legal decisions (made during conflict, crisis, or transition) often cost family enterprises far more than money. From shareholder disputes and succession surprises to outdated agreements and silent partners, we explore the warning signs families too often ignore. This conversation covers: • Why waiting for a legal “emergency” damages both businesses and relationships • The core legal foundations every family enterprise should have in place • Practical steps to start fireproofing your family business today Legal planning isn’t about expecting the worst, it’s about protecting what matters most: the business and the family behind it. #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyMattersLegalEdition #FamilyBusiness #LegalPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #BuiltToLast #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #LegalPodcast #BlueRoots #LernersLLP

    29 min

  5. FEB 10

    Legacy on Repeat: Surrounded by Family Business but not in them

    In every family enterprise, there are three circles: Family. Business. Ownership. They overlap, and where you sit shapes how you see the business and the family. But what does it mean to belong in the family circle while choosing not to be part of the business? In this Legacy on Repeat episode, I revisit a conversation with Caverleigh Tuer, my daughter-in-law, who grew up surrounded by family business and brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective on supporting a family enterprise without working inside it. We talk about boundaries, identity, and the often-overlooked role of family members who support the legacy from the sidelines. A must-listen for families navigating roles, expectations, and generational legacy. #TheBusinessOfFamily #LegacyOnRepeat #FamilyBusiness #FamilyAndBusiness #GenerationalLegacy #FamilyEnterprise #ThreeCircleModel #BlueRoots

    26 min

  6. FEB 3

    Keeping Tradition Alive: A Family Business Camp Story

    What does it take to steward a legacy across generations, while staying true to the relationships that matter most? In this episode, Tammy sits down with Howie Grossinger, Camp Owner and Director of Camp Robin Hood and Camp Walden, to explore a family business story more than six decades in the making. In this conversation, Howie shares how he and his wife, Sari, stepped into leadership, carrying forward her parents’ vision while shaping the camp for the next generation. Together, they discuss: • Growing into a legacy rather than inheriting it overnight• Lessons passed down from Sari’s parents that still guide leadership today• Navigating blurred lines between family and business• Welcoming their daughter, Jordanna, into the camp and what that transition has meant• Creating space for the next generation, without pressure• Building a future-focused vision rooted in tradition This episode is a powerful reminder that legacy isn’t just about longevity, it’s about intention, trust, and thoughtful transition. #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #GenerationalLegacy #CampRobinHood #LeadershipAcrossGenerations #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyEnterprise #Podcast #BuinessPodcast #Camp #CampPodcast #BlueRoots #CampWalden

    34 min

  7. JAN 27

    From Family Business Roots to Building Their Own

    What happens when you build a business together, as partners in life and in work? In this episode, we sit down with Grant and Erin Stahla, the husband-and-wife team behind Stahla Services, a company redefining the portable restroom and shower trailer industry with a focus on quality, values, and an exceptional customer experience. Grant and Erin share:• The realities of running a business as a married couple• How they divide responsibilities and protect family time• The core values guiding their decisions• Their vision for legacy, both in business and at home• Advice for the next generation of family business leaders We also explore their unique path, both coming from family business backgrounds, yet choosing to build something entirely their own, and how that experience shapes the way they lead today. If you’re navigating family, ownership, partnership, or legacy, this conversation is full of honest insights and practical wisdom. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #HusbandAndWifeTeam #ValuesBasedLeadership #LegacyBuilding #FamilyEnterprise #PodcastEpisode #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #BlueRoots

    28 min

  8. JAN 20

    law and the business of farming

    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 itself If 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

    32 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Tammy Buss
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tammy Buss
  • Show Website
    The Business of Family