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.

Jazmin Feige & Matias Gonzalez

Working in a family business can be both rewarding and challenging. As a design studio founded by a couple, we’ve experienced both the upsides and downsides. One major advantage is that we trust each other implicitly, and we can focus on our individual strengths to make great designs. But it can be tough to switch off at the end of the day, especially when inspiration strikes outside of normal working hours and you have to make a note in your iphone to discuss it later… Read more>>

Charlotte Stessel

Family business is tricky. People want discounts. They want free food or perks. They expected to be treated differently, like they are part of the elite or “in” crowd. Our business started out employing strictly family members and it is a double edged sword. On one hand we had instant and easily accessible employees. We already knew their work ethics, their schedules, and their future aspirations. Read more>>

Jodi Gauthier

Owning four different companies, let’s be honest we had to look for inexpensive labor and where else do you find that other than in your own family. All jokes aside, we are a family owned company, which means that we were founded upon the very values that have been the core of our family for generations. Integrity is at the very forefront of everything we do. My husband and son oversee our design and remodeling company working closely with our clients and project managers ensuring the homeowners vision comes to life. Read more>>