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. 6d ago

    Beyond the Family: Employee Ownership in Business Transitions

    What happens when the future of a family business doesn’t look like passing it down to the next generation? There’s another path worth exploring: employee ownership. In our latest episode of The Business of Family, Tammy sits down with Peter Walker of Boughton Riverview Consulting to explore how employee ownership can create a different kind of transition. One that can provide owners with liquidity while preserving the culture, people, and legacy they’ve built. They unpack:🔹 What an ESOP is and how it compares to other options🔹 When employee ownership makes sense for a family business🔹 What families should consider before pursuing this path Succession isn’t always about choosing which family member takes over. Sometimes it’s about asking a bigger question: What ownership structure will best protect the business, the people, and the legacy for the next generation? 🎧 Tune in to hear Tammy and Peter explore the possibilities of employee ownership. #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #BusinessTransition #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessOwnership #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #BlueRoots

  2. Sep 22

    When Siblings Clash: Navigating Conflict in the Family Business

    When siblings work together, the business doesn’t always get a fresh start. Old family dynamics can come along for the ride. Who was the responsible one?Who was the favourite?Who always felt overlooked?Who was expected to lead? Years later, those same dynamics can show up in meetings, decision-making, disagreements, and even conversations about money and leadership. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Annie Gleason, a consultant with Dr. Donna Marino & Associates, to explore sibling conflict in family business, including: • Why sibling conflict can become so emotional• How childhood roles and perceived favoritism can affect business relationships• How clearly defined roles and governance can reduce tension• Practical ways siblings can communicate when conversations get heatedBecause being siblings and being business partners are two very different roles, and successfully navigating both takes intention. 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of The Business of Family Podcast:  #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessAdvisory #SiblingConflict #FamilyBusinessConflict #FamilyEnterprise #Leadership #Communication #SuccessionPlanning #Siblings #SiblingsInBusiness #Family #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots

  3. Sep 15

    The Hardest Review You'll Ever Do: Performance Reviews for Family Members

    What’s harder than giving a tough performance review? Giving one to your son. Or your daughter. Or your sibling. In a family business, the person sitting across the table from you might be both your employee and your family member. That can make it tempting to soften the feedback, avoid the conversation, or give someone a pass because you don’t want to damage the relationship. But avoiding accountability doesn’t protect the relationship, or the business. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast: Family Matters Legal Edition, Tammy Buss of BlueRoots and Yola from Lerners LLP talk about: • Why performance reviews can feel so personal in family businesses• What happens when family members are held to different standards• How clear expectations and documentation protect everyone• The tough conversations families often avoid• Why accountability can actually be an act of respect• How regular feedback helps prepare the next generation for leadership Because being family shouldn’t mean being held to a different standard. 🎧 Listen to “The Hardest Review You’ll Ever Do: Performance Reviews for Family Members” wherever you listen to podcasts. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessLeadership #FamilyBusinessAdvisory #FamilyBusinessSuccession #NextGenLeadership #Leadership #Accountability #PerformanceReviews #WorkplaceCulture #BlueRoots #LernersLLP #Reviews #Communication #Podcast #BusinessPodcat #LegalPodcast

  4. Sep 8

    Legacy on Repeat: The Ownership Circle

    In a family business, ownership isn't always as straightforward as holding shares. Family members often wear multiple hats, as owners, employees, leaders, and relatives, which can make it difficult to separate business decisions from family dynamics. In this episode of Legacy on Repeat, Tammy is joined by Shawn Bellefeuille, owner of Retirement by Design, to explore the Ownership Circle and why understanding your role is essential to a healthy family enterprise. Whether you're preparing the next generation for ownership or simply looking to create greater clarity within your family business, this conversation offers valuable perspectives to help strengthen both the business and the family behind it. #LegacyOnRepeat #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #OwnershipCircle #BusinessOwnership #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessContinuity #BusinessOfFamily #BlueRoots #RetirementByDesign #Podcast #BusinessPodcast

  5. Sep 1

    Navigating the death of a sibling in a family business

    When a family business loses a sibling, the impact goes far beyond the loss of a loved one. The business changes. Relationships shift. Leadership responsibilities evolve. And families are left navigating grief while still trying to keep the business moving forward. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Matt Nielsen of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas to have a deeply personal conversation about what happens when loss changes everything. Matt shares his family’s experience navigating the unexpected death of a sibling who was also a business partner,  and the lessons that came from facing grief, uncertainty, and the responsibility of carrying the family business forward. This is a powerful reminder that continuity planning isn’t just about protecting a business. It’s about protecting relationships, honoring the people who built it, and giving the next generation a stronger foundation to carry it forward. Listen to When Loss Changes Everything: Navigating the Death of a Sibling in a Family Business. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessOfFamily #LegacyPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyBusinessAdvisory #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #GenerationalBusiness #BuildingLegacy #SiblingsInBusiness #BlueRoots #NielsenMasseyVanillas #Podcast #BusinessPodcast

  6. Aug 25

    Trusts Demystified – Why Families Use Them

    When people hear the word "trust," they often think it's only for the ultra-wealthy. The reality? Trusts can be a powerful tool for families who want to protect what matters most, whether that's a family business, family cottage, investments, or simply the relationships that matter across generations. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Jandy John from Concentra Trust to demystify trusts and answer the questions many families have but aren't sure who to ask. Together they discuss:✔ What a trust is (and isn't)✔ Why families choose to establish trusts✔ How trusts support family business succession✔ Common misconceptions that hold people back✔ Practical advice for families thinking about their future The best legacy plans aren't just about transferring assets, they're about creating clarity, protecting relationships, and ensuring your wishes are carried out the way you intended. 🎧 Listen now and discover why trusts may be worth a conversation with your family and professional advisors. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyLegacy #Trusts #EstatePlanning #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessContinuity #WealthTransfer #FamilyGovernance #ConcentraTrust #BusinessOfFamily #BlueRoots #Podcast #BusinessPodcast

  7. Aug 18

    Fair Pay or Family Privilege? Getting Compensation Right

    Fair pay or family privilege? In a family business, compensation is rarely just about the paycheck. It's about fairness. It's about recognition. It's about trust. When family and business overlap, questions like "Why do they make more than me?" or "Should family be treated differently?" can quickly become emotional and create lasting tension. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast – Family Matters: Legal Edition, Tammy Buss and Yola Ventresca explore how family businesses can create compensation practices that are fair, transparent, and built to strengthen both the family and the business. In this episode, we discuss:✔️ Why compensation becomes so personal in family businesses✔️ The difference between equal and fair✔️ Why you should pay for the role, not the relationship✔️ Salary vs. ownership distributions✔️ How governance and clear policies reduce conflict✔️ Navigating difficult conversations about compensation and family expectations When compensation decisions are guided by clear principles instead of assumptions, families spend less time managing conflict, and more time building a stronger business together. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessGovernance #Leadership #Compensation #BusinessStrategy #Legacy #FamilyBusinessAdvisors #Lawyers #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #LegalPodcast #Podcast

  8. Aug 11

    Legacy on Repeat: Don't leave a mess: Estate planning

    A legacy isn’t just what you leave behind. It’s also the clarity you leave your family with. Too often, families avoid conversations about estate planning because they feel uncomfortable, complicated, or like something that can wait for another day. But when wishes aren’t communicated and plans aren’t documented, families can be left navigating uncertainty, difficult decisions, and unnecessary emotional stress during an already challenging time. On this Legacy on Repeat episode of the Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Sandra Pollack, Founder of Trimaran Advisory and author of Don’t Leave a Mess, to discuss: ✨ Why estate planning is about more than just documents✨ The importance of communicating your wishes with your family✨ How to avoid leaving behind confusion and conflict✨ The steps families can take today to create clarity for tomorrow Because the greatest gift you can give your family isn’t just what you leave them, it’s knowing exactly what you wanted and why. 🎧 Listen to Legacy on Repeat: Don’t Leave a Mess – Estate Planning #LegacyPlanning #EstatePlanning #FamilyBusiness #FamilyLegacy #WealthTransfer #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyCommunication #LegacyOnRepeat #TheBusinessOfFamily #BlueRoots #TrimaranAdvisory

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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
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tammy Buss
  • Show Website
    The Business of Family

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