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.

Falando Jones

Family businesses are essential. The pandemic opened my eyes to the importance of having and working in my businesses. Many were furloughed from their jobs because of the economic stress on companies. Although it wasn’t part of my story, it did strengthen the conversation my wife and I had regarding our businesses, not just photography. Read more>>

Katee Finkenhoefer and Julee Blair

Family Business for us has been a BLESSING! There are few people in this world that we trust with everything as we trust each other. I know this can’t be said for everyone, but because of this we are so grateful. Things flow super naturally for us, especially when it comes to tasks that need to completed. There are some things that we will just take care of even if we don’t ask the other person. Read more>>

Michelle Ravitch

When I created Ravitch’s Rentals, I knew I wanted to “escape the matrix” and be self-employed. However, it dawned on me later how beneficial it is for my sisters or any family member to always have a job for the rest of their life. You can’t beat the job security of knowing you can also be an executive board member of the family business. Read more>>

Sintia Rodriguez

Family business is a big thing to me. I come from a family of Mexican Immigrants our family has done many things to survive. Worked many jobs especially some you don’t really enjoy doing. My parents have done many jobs from cleaning house, to working at a dry cleaners, to building homes. Read more>>

Justin Hall

I am a third generation family businessman. My father and grandfather partnered together many years ago and after I left college, I joined them. Having a family business presents it’s own unique challenges. Unlike other partnerships, this type of partnership IS personal. Read more>>

Qiana Mafnas

Axiom Kitchen is family owned and run. I think having the family involved is a beautiful thing. Not only does it build closeness and develop positive roles, but it also fosters a pride in accomplishment and work. You can definitely taste the love in food that has been made from the heart. Read more>>

Jennifer Serrano

People usually recommend not to mix business with family, but honestly family businesses are full of love. Working with our family is so much fun, and we are all building JZD together making it so much more meaningful. The fact that we are a family run business is very much the heart of JZD and what makes us so special. Read more>>