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.

Amanda Adkins

The Busy Bloom Co has blossomed into such a wonderful family run company, and here’s why it works well for my husband and I and our two kids. Family businesses can really thrive in a flower shop environment since the work we do is deeply personal and hands on… I told the news reporter on Mother’s Day when they did a story about us (a mom delivering flowers on Mother’s Day), that flowers make people feel some kind of way. Flowers are emotional products and are a huge part of a lot of special life moments ranging from weddings to funerals. Having a family run team adds authenticity and compassion you won’t find from those strictly online flower delivery services. Read more>>

Courtney McAlister

Owning a business in which we started 100% as a family definitely has positives and negatives. My husband, Damien, and I are the ones who started the business and worked together to grow in order to be able to hire employees. My sister and her husband built our first checkout counter. My mom and dad came up for a weekend to paint the floors and get some shelving made. Damien’s dad has come up to teach classes and has watched the store from time to time. Damien’s brother works for us full time in store now. We are truly running a family business! Read more>>

Julio

I own two gyms today—but more importantly, I own them with my family.
My wife is in it with me every step of the way. My mom and dad helped me build this from the ground up. And now I get to watch my sons grow up in the same gyms we built with love, sacrifice, and discipline. Read more>>

Emily Hinton

Family business is not for those looking to get rich quick. When it falls in your hands it you’re able to appreciate the hard work put in before you and it drives you to set up for the generations after you. I would love for my children to join my family business but only on their own terms. I use our business to teach them proper work ethic and patience/customer service. Our business is not for everyone and while I hope they would want to participate down the road, I don’t ever want them to feel like they have to. Read more>>