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. 9h ago

    Bringing in a Non-Family CEO

    What happens when a family business decides that the best person to lead the company isn’t a member of the family? In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss is joined by Matt Nielsen, Special Advisor, Corporate Development at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, to explore his family’s experience of bringing in a non-family CEO. Matt shares what led the family to consider outside leadership, the conversations and concerns that came with that decision, and how they determined what qualities and cultural fit were important in a CEO. He also discusses how the transition changed his own role, the importance of governance and clear expectations, and how a family can give an outside CEO the autonomy they need while still staying engaged as owners. Whether your family is considering outside leadership, or simply thinking about what the next generation of leadership could look like, this conversation offers practical insights into making the relationship between family ownership and non-family leadership work. Listen now #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #FamilyBusinessLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #NonFamilyCEO #Leadership #NielsenMasseyVanilla #BlueRoots

  2. Oct 27

    Choosing the Right Trustee

    Establishing a trust is an important step in a family’s wealth and estate planning, but choosing the right person to oversee it can be just as important. In this episode of The Business of Family, Tammy Buss welcomes back Jandy John, Senior Director at Concentra Trust, for a conversation about one of the most important decisions families face when establishing a trust: who should be the trustee? Tammy and Jandy explore what a trustee actually does, the legal and fiduciary responsibilities involved, and how much discretion a trustee may have. They also discuss what qualities families should look for in a trustee, whether a family member is always the best choice, and the challenges that can arise when personal relationships and fiduciary responsibilities overlap. If your family has a trust, or is considering establishing one, this conversation offers practical questions to consider before choosing the person responsible for carrying out your wishes. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode of The Business of Family Podcast. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #Trusts #EstatePlanning #WealthPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #FamilyWealth #Trustee #FamilyGovernance #ConcentraTrust #BlueRoots

  3. Oct 20

    When the Will and the Shareholders' Agreement Collide

    In this episode of Family Matters: Legal Edition, Tammy Buss and Yola Ventresca are joined by Kim Cura, Partner at Lerners LLP, to explore what can happen when estate planning and corporate agreements don’t align. A founder may leave shares in the family business to a child in their will, only for a shareholders’ agreement to require those shares to be bought out when they die. The result can be unexpected consequences for the next generation, disputes between siblings, and questions about what the founder truly intended. Kim breaks down which documents can take precedence, why these conflicts happen, and how they can affect succession, ownership, and family relationships. Listen to the podcast to learn how family business owners can protect their intentions, prepare the next generation, and help ensure their legal documents work together rather than against each other. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessSuccession #EstatePlanning #ShareholdersAgreement #Wills #BlueRoots #LernersLLP #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast #Legal

  4. Oct 13

    Legacy on Repeat: The importance of Networking

    Networking is often talked about as a key to business success, but are you networking with purpose? In this Legacy on Repeat episode, Tammy revisits her conversation with Barbara Kephart, founder of Projects Pivot and a project management expert, about how the right connections can open doors, create opportunities, and positively impact your business. Tune in for a conversation about making networking more meaningful and building relationships that can support your business along the way. #Networking #BusinessNetworking #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #BusinessRelationships #BuildingConnections #BusinessLeadership #SmallBusiness  #BlueRoots

  5. Oct 6

    Digital Asset Estate Planning for Family Business

    What happens to a family business’s digital assets when an owner passes away or becomes unable to manage them? From email accounts and cloud storage to social media, intellectual property, online accounts, and AI tools, today’s businesses rely on digital assets more than ever. Yet many families don’t have a clear plan for who can access them, who owns them, or what happens to them during a transition. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Dmitri Pasricha, Founder of TechSet, to explore the often-overlooked world of digital asset estate planning. They discuss: Why digital estate planning is about much more than passwordsThe digital assets family businesses often overlookWhat should be included in a digital asset inventoryHow digital assets fit into a broader succession plan Digital assets may be invisible, but they can be incredibly valuable, and without a plan, they can become a major challenge during a transition. 🎧 Listen to learn how your family business can start planning for its digital future. TechSet website: https://www.techset.ca/ #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessSuccession #SuccessionPlanning #EstatePlanning #DigitalAssets #DigitalEstatePlanning #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessContinuity #Governance #AI #BlueRoots #Podcast #BusinessPodcast

  6. Sep 29

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tammy Buss
  • Show Website
    The Business of Family

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