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.

Alyson Terrel

Family business will stretch you beyond all you imagined possible. It is not for the weak! You have to learn how to balance time at work with quality time together. You have to learn how to shut off work roles and go into family roles. There needs to be a distinct separation for you to be truly successful. Clearly defined roles are absolutely needed in order to help manage the stress that will come with working with family. Read more>>

Yonder Miller

My thoughts on Family Business is that it can work. My mother started our family business with 5 children. There will be times of challenges that will be faced but understanding the bigger purpose & the love is what brings everything back to the forefront. Every family member must have a clear understanding of roles & expectations in the business no different if they worked for another company. Read more>>

ORNOT Podcast

We are the blue print of family business! We run a Public Relations agency , BHVA PR and we have our Podcast , ORNOT Podcast. It can be done. The idea is to keep your Eye on the prize. Whatever goal May be. Keep the egos out of it and keep in mind Generational wealth!! It can be done! Read more>>

LaWanda Hines

Now & Forever Flower Boutique is a family owned business. My mom, Henrietta and I are the florist and face of the company. While my dad, Albert keeps our financials. My sister, Teala is the Administrative Assistant and my husband, Jamaal is my support and “Honey-Do” list checkers lol. Read more>>

Jill, Jana, Jessica Horstman, Solheid, Tarwater

jgoods is a mother-daughter trio so we are close to the concept of the family business! Before jgoods was what it is today, it started as a daydream between us three. Over countless cups of coffee, happy hours, and family get-togethers, the daydream that is now jgoods was born. For years we had the desire to own a business together that would center on our values and hopefully make a positive impact on those that it served. Read more>>

Meghan Davis

My small boutique is completely family owned and operated. My mom and I are co-owners, the main employees, the buyers, and more. My father also plays a role through his talents in making all of our brick & mortar racks, displays, etc. So, my thoughts on family business personally are that I couldn’t do it without them in more ways than one, but it is very hard to separate the roles sometimes. Read more>>