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.

Dayo Adeosun

Everyone in the world should have a family business. The Notorious B.I.G incorrectly said: “Keep your family and business completely separated.” I believe this is one of the few things he ever got wrong in his hip-hop career. Read more>>

Kayla, John McGrath

Overflow Transit is a family-owned and operated transportation company, serving the remote Alaskan town of McCarthy and it’s visitors. We are proud of the business we have created and the values we uphold and share with our family. Read more>>

Jess Strohm

I have a media production company with my dad and I absolutely love it. It has helped me advance my career and gain experiences I wouldn’t have the opportunity to do on my own! Read more>>

Melissa Knieriem

Frankfort Candle Co. and now Heirloom was founded as a result of Covid and the need for a hobby to get us through a challenging time. From the beginning it’s been myself and my 4 girls (ages 15, 14, 12, and 8) plus my husband, all playing different roles in the growth of this business. Read more>>

Chris Taylor

I love the idea of a family business, its what we are. My wife runs the social media and marketing, my daughter works in the summer, and my son will work once he is old enough. Read more>>