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.

Kristie & Jared Miller

We stared Springs Wood Design as a woman owned but family run business. The road to get here was a long one but we are proud of what we are building and the quality and time we commit to each project.

Working together as a family has its challenges but our understanding and respect we have for each other always prevail. We find that our shared values and commitment to quality are what drive us and make our work meaningful. Read more>>

Kevin Haux

Not all families have the ability to work well together, but I am lucky to say my bakery is a true family run business. From the very beginning, my family has stood behind me, ready to help in whatever way possible. After starting from my parents kitchen, both my sister and my mother have become very involved in baking and also the retail side of things. I taught my sister the ins and outs of sourdough and have watched my mom turn into the best “momager” around. I’ve found that the biggest advantages for us is our ability to communicate so well, and the lengths we’ll go to support one another. Having a chronic illness there are days when I am unable to work, but I always know I have support behind me. Read more>>

Katie And Dominic Galto

I think we can easily say that Joe & Dough is the very definition of a family business. We are a husband and wife team and kind of pride ourselves on that. A lot of people make comments like “you guys like each other THAT much to be able to spend that much time together?” and the answer is an easy yes. Like all families, we definitely have our days but we truly could not imagine it any other way. Read more>>

Leo Fan

Growing up in a family that’s been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years, I’ve seen both the good and the bad of running a family business. At first, I didn’t really want to be involved since they made me do all the dirty work as a kid. I mean, what 8 year old wants to spend their day bussing tables, cleaning dishes and floors. But as I got older and started taking it seriously, I actually fell in love with it. There’s something really rewarding about seeing people enjoy your food, love your service and knowing you’re building something meaningful. Read more>>