For some, family businesses mean spending more quality time with their families, financial freedom and so much more while for others it feels like a prison sentence. There are so many pros and cons, positives and negatives and so we wanted to create a space for folks who have experiences with family businesses to discuss the pros and cons.

Curtis Adams

Our company was built behind our family. I was a digital media teacher in 2017 and I was looking for a second source of income during the summer months. My wife had just received her real estate license and she asked me to take photos of her upcoming listings. She mentioned making it a business for summer income so I reached out to my father. We went to a local photography store and purchased used equipment to make my wife’s vision a reality. Read more>>

Nickolas, Jessica, & Landon Folmar

When you shop for a home service such as Carpet Cleaning, you have a choice in working with a family-owned company vs a corporate one. There are many advantages to working with a family business, and the main one is Quality. Corporations usually offer large discounts, but in order to do this they sacrifice quality. A family owned business owner takes pride in Quality and making a difference in their community. Read more>>

Kelly Hurt

Family business is something that we never thought would pertain to our family. Owning our business has given us many new adventures and opportunities since Shut The Front Door KC was thought of. Our family business has allowed us to spend more time with our children since we work out of our home. Our children have learned what entrepreneurship is all about. It has allowed us to establish many wonderful relationships with customers that become our friends! Read more>>