Do you run or work for a family business? If so, we’d love to hear from you for our family business series. In this series, you’ll find insights, stories and a discussion of the pros and cons of family businesses.

Zoe Horton

I grew up in the culinary industry. My grandfather owned steakhouses and bars. My dad and brother both owned/operated restaurants, and I was always watching my mom and her friends bake for church fundraisers, luncheons and more. Watching entrepreneurs always amazed and simultaneously scared me. However, it was literally in my blood! Although my biscotti business, LulaMade, was launched by me in 2018, it was inspired by my family businesses. The recipes came from my Yia Yia and grew with regional, seasonal and trending tastes! Read more>> 

Madison Gray

My thoughts on family business are simple. Communication and structure are key and when we are working, we are not family. That sounds harsh, but it’s true. To be able to separate family things like who pissed who off (cause we are human and people piss each other off) and focus on the business is one of the hardest things we have had to understand. I feel very fortunate to have worked for and as a partner and owner, with my mom. Read more>>

Stephanie Jordan

Family businesses are as fun as they are challenging. You hope to build a legacy that future generations are proud to be a part of, but getting there isn’t always easy. There are ups and downs in every work scenario, and a family business is no different. You have a lot of flexibility to run things EXACTLY how you want, but working with close family brings about its own struggles you don’t have in a traditional office environment. You know how to work best with each other, and how best to press each others’ buttons. Read more>>