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.

Kayce Ward

Primrose + Lily wouldn’t be where it is today without being a family business. It started with my dad, who knew I should be a planner before I knew it myself. I went to college to pursue psychology, but he was concerned that I would get overly attached (in a not great way) since I wear my heart on my sleeves. He pointed out that I had been unintentionally coordinating our family get togethers for the last few years and that I should consider a career as a planner. I switched majors the next year, graduated with a degree in planning, and have never looked back. Read more>>

Brett Jackson

Running a business is a full time job. A lot of days it’s more than full time. Managing clients, customers, inventory, invoices, expenses and so much more can be an enormous drain on my time. It can become a burden on a family. Even more so when I am business partners with my wife. We both currently put in 40 hours a week into our business. Read more>>

Amber Quinn

Family businesses that are rooted in building financial freedom and generational wealth to change the trajectory of your family’s legacy are truly amazing. Read more>>

John Terry

I think family businesses are great. I think that a child’s relationship with a parent allows for honest and productive discussions about business strategy and goals. Read more>>

Andrea Minnillo

How I got started – my business details: The Girl Republic stemmed from my frustrations when purchasing clothes for my children. I have 2 girls and 1 boy and when I would shop for my daughters, everything was princess type of clothing and I so desperately wanted to find a cool tee-shirt with something like a volleyball on it and I couldn’t find anything. When my son was born, I noticed all his clothes were all about action and accomplishing. Read more>>

Christina Pena

I think family businesses are hard but so rewarding. It’s been hard as the daughter because we (me and the other employees) used to have to fight for change. It’s hard for my mom sometimes because for a long time she could only see me as the teenager/young adult that slacked in the store and didn’t put much effort into it. As I’ve gotten older and more invested, she’s been able to take a step back, Read more>>

Krystal Greene

Our business is currently 100% a family business. I absolutely love the idea of knowing that my business can be an asset that I can hand down to my children and their children is the best feeling. I also think there is so much the family can learn by running a small or large business. For an example each person in my family helps run the business in some way. My husband Andrell helps set up every party with me. Sometimes my daughter Kamora helps on next day pickups. My son Kayden helps with other small duties. I believe my husband and I are teaching them how to use your gifts to make extra income, how to be honest business people and have pride in your abilities. Read more>>