Do you run or work for a family business? If so, we’d love to hear from you for our family business series. In this series, you’ll find insights, stories and a discussion of the pros and cons of family businesses.

Daniel Lewis Sr

My thoughts on family businesses is that they are great and a must have in my opinion. They are great for the local community. I believe that a family business not only provides a source of income but also installs discipline and structure for the members that are in it. Read more>>

Jewel Kirkendoll

My life as a musician began as a family business. Growing up, my family worked together in construction and after work would play together in the church band. My grandfather played baritone, grandmother played piano, uncle plays trumpet, mother plays saxophone, and father plays drums. Read more>>

Nancy Bruns

Our family has been in business since 1813, 7 generations. There have been a lot of challenges, successes, failures and lessons learned. It gets complicated when there are conflicts with family members. You can’t just fire someone and move on. You are always family, no matter what is happening in the business. Read more>>

Tiffany, Veronica, Andrea T.

Family is important to us. In today’s world , everyone is for self and not interested in helping others especially family members. The are ways that everyone can put their talents together and build a successful business. However, It is important to build this business with people who are willing to go through each and every storm that will come with starting and maintaining it. Read more>>

Shannon Connolly

I grew up in a home where my parents ran their own business. I got a front row view of how hard it is to own and run a business but it has been embedded into me. I tried climbing the ladder in every field of work I have experienced but nothing stuck. I was putting all my time and effort into someone else’s dream. Read more>>

Mark Hollander

When my wife and I opened our cafe in September 2020, we had exciting plans to establish a meeting place in our community where people would gather and share meals, coffee and relationships. It was the first time that we had ever worked together full-time and that was a totally new experience. Read more>>