This week we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Brett Thompson, an expert who knows the impact words—and silence—can have in business.
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest mistakes business owners make: failing to communicate. From navigating family dynamics to managing employees, Brett breaks down the 3 key elements of communication and shares how to keep the lines open to drive positive results.
If communication has ever felt like your biggest challenge, this replay is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss.
#FamilyBusiness #BusinessLegacy #Communication #LeadershipPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #TeamLeadership #BusinessGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #BlueRoots
What does it take to build both a business and a legacy? 🏠
In this episode, Tammy sits down with Arne and Peder Madsen — the father–son duo behind CCR Build + Remodel.
From humble beginnings to a thriving design-build company, Arne shares how CCR was founded and the values that built its foundation, while Peder reflects on growing up in the business and stepping into leadership.
Together, they open up about the challenges and rewards of working side by side, navigating succession, and what it truly means to build both a business and a legacy that lasts.
Building homes — and building a family legacy — go hand in hand for Arne and Peder. In this heartfelt conversation, they reflect on the moments that defined their partnership and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
🎙️ Listen to this episode of The Business of Family Podcast — available wherever you get your podcasts.
#TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #FamilyBusiness #NextGenLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #LegacyBuilding #FatherAndSon #CCRBuildRemodel #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipJourney #FamilyLegacy #Podcast #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast
In this episode, Tammy sits down with David Simpson, Director of the Business Families Centre at the Ivey Business School, to explore the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and family legacy.
A former professional hockey player turned entrepreneur and educator, David shares how his diverse career shaped his understanding of what makes family businesses thrive—or struggle.
From generational dynamics to the emotional side of succession, David offers practical wisdom for founders, next-generation leaders, and anyone passionate about sustaining family enterprises for the long term.
#TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeaders #LegacyLeadership #IveyBusinessSchool #FamilyBusinessEducation#SuccessionPlanning #DavidSimpson
What does Taylor Swift have in common with your family business? More than you think.
In this episode, co-hosts Tammy Buss of BlueRoots and Yola Ventresca of Lerners unpack the Taylor Swift machine: family business & legal lessons.
💡 We explore:
Whether you’re running a farm, a retail store, or the biggest pop career on the planet, the rules are the same: protect your business, protect your relationships, and plan for the future.
👉 Tune in to The Business of Family Podcast for this fascinating look at fame, family, and law.
#FamilyBusiness #Podcast #TaylorSwift #BusinessOfFamily #BlueRoots # Lerners #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast
This week we’re bringing back a powerful conversation with Peder Madsen, owner of CCR Build + Remodel in London, Ontario.
In this episode, we dive into the tough realities of second-generation ownership—the mistakes made, the lessons learned, and the achievements that shaped the journey.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to carry forward a family business legacy, this replay is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
#FamilyBusiness #BusinessLegacy #SecondGeneration #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessTransition #BlueRoots #CCRBuild+Remodel
In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Dean Tansman, Vice President of Operations at A World of Wipes (AWOW), to explore the story of a family business rooted in innovation, responsibility, and legacy.
Dean shares how his father, Avi Tansman, founded AWOW in 1991 and how growing up alongside the business shaped his own path. Now working side by side, Dean and Avi navigate the balance between tradition and innovation while scaling the company’s sustainable product lines and operations.
Dean opens up about the challenges and rewards of working in a family business, how he and his father divide responsibilities, and what the future might hold for the next generation
#FamilyBusiness #NextGenLeadership #BusinessOfFamily #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipJourney #Entrepreneurship #FamilyLegacy #AWOW #AWorldOfWipes #DeanTansman #BlueRoots #Podcast
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, lead, and grow—but what does that mean for family businesses rooted in tradition?
This week on The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Shaara Roman, Founder & CEO of Silverene Group, to explore how AI and organizational culture intersect—and why keeping your people at the center is the key to success.
We dive into:
🤖 How AI can reshape (not replace) family business traditions
🌱 Why cultural readiness and leadership alignment matter most
💡 Practical AI use cases in HR, governance, and strategy
👥 How to prepare your team for disruption without losing who you are
🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends innovation with legacy—and learn how family businesses can embrace AI while staying true to their values.
#FamilyBusiness #AI #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #BusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #SilvereneGroup #Legacy #SuccessionPlanning #NextGen
A few weeks ago, we sat down with Domenic Luisi, founder of Rubinet Faucet Company, to hear the origin story of a brand built to last.
Now, we hear from the next generation. Tammy Buss interviews Michael and Frank Luisi to explore their journey of stepping into leadership, defining their roles as brothers in business, and balancing their father’s legacy with their own vision for Rubinet’s future.
In this episode, they share:
🔹 Early memories of growing up around the family business
🔹 How their paths into leadership unfolded differently
🔹 The unique dynamics of decision-making as brothers
🔹 Lessons on honouring legacy while carving out a new chapter
🔹 Their best advice for rising generation family business leaders
This is a candid and inspiring look at what it takes to carry forward a generational brand.
Check out the vodcast version on our YouTube channel @BlueRoots Inc.
#BusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #Rubinet #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #SuccessionPlanning #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeadership #LegacyBuilding #Podcast #BusinessPodcast
We’re thrilled to introduce Family Matters: Legal Edition — a brand-new monthly segment of The Business of Family Podcast!
Co-hosted by Tammy Buss (Founder of BlueRoots Inc.) and Yola Ventresca (Managing Partner at Lerners LLP), this series dives into the often-overlooked legal side of family business. From governance and ownership to conflict resolution, shareholder agreements, and succession planning — we’ll tackle it all.
✨ In this first episode, Tammy and Yola share their personal journeys, what drew them to family business and law, and why legal clarity is essential to protecting not just assets, but relationships.
📅 Tune in every 3rd Tuesday of the month for real-life scenarios, plain-language legal insights, and conversations that matter to family-owned businesses.
Catch the vodcast version of this video on our YouTube channel @BlueRoots Inc.
#BusinessOfFamily #FamilyMatters #LegalEdition #PodcastLaunch #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #LegalPodcast #SuccessionPlanning
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 Repeat
We’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
🎙️ Legacy on Repeat – a new segment from The Business of Family
We’re rewinding the tape and bringing you one of our mostimpactful conversations from the past in a new segment we’re calling Legacy on Repeat.
We’re kicking it off with The Why — where it all began.
In this foundational conversation, Tammy sits down with herhusband Gerard and sons William and Edward to reflect on building their family business — the wins, the missteps, and what it was like to grow both a company and a family at the same time.
They share candid stories about leadership, succession, andwhat it means to hand off a legacy to the next generation.
🎧 Tune in (or tune back in) to hear how legacy is built — one story at a time.
#LegacyOnRepeat #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #NextGenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots
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 planning
Whether 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 understanding
Whether 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
In this episode, we sit down with Mitchell J. Panter, Managing Partner of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, to hear how he and his brother turned their different legal beginnings—defense vs. plaintiff—into the foundation of one of Miami’s most respected personal injury law firms.
Mitch opens up about:
✅ The challenges and rewards of working with family
✅ How they balance brotherhood with business
✅ Succession planning and preparing the next generation
✅ His top 3 tips for family-run companies
If you’re part of a family business—or thinking about starting one—this conversation is packed with hard-won wisdom and real-world lessons.
Catch the vodcast version on YouTube @BlueRootsinc
#FamilyBusiness #LawFirmLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #BrothersInBusiness #PersonalInjuryLaw #Podcast