Brian Hahn: Family Ties in the World of Business

Brian Hahn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 40 years in hospitality, retail, and digital marketing. Growing up in a family business, he first experienced retail in grocery stores. Alongside his sister, Brian co-owns eight Dairy Queen Grill & Chills and has been involved with the family-owned Metropolis Resort in Eau Claire, WI, since 2005, where he leverages social media to engage guests. With nine years of experience owning a digital marketing agency, he’s helped countless businesses thrive. Brian authored Fixing Facebook: Turning Your Fans and Followers Into Paying Customers and developed Smart Facebook Marketing, a program empowering business owners to profit from Facebook marketing.In this episode Leonard and Brian discuss:Transitioning from a family grocery business to owning multiple Dairy Queen franchisesCultivating a strong workforce through leadership, employee loyalty, and company valuesMarketing strategies: utilizing digital platforms, email, Pinterest ads, and direct mailPersonal and family dynamics: balancing business, travel, and generational involvementChallenges of generational wealth transfer, education, and philanthropic engagementKey Takeaways:A journey from business owner to entrepreneur emerges, where evolving a company means both diversification and building strong leadership teams.Mixing fun with work is highlighted, creating a work environment that fosters a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment for employees beyond just financial rewards.Practical marketing strategies are explored, emphasizing the use of digital channels like social media, email, and ads as essential tools for modern business growth.The value of staying focused on impactful, larger projects is a central theme, cautioning against the distractions of smaller opportunities.Family values, legacy, and generational transfer are celebrated, instilling entrepreneurial values and a philanthropic spirit in the next generation for a vision that lasts beyond profits.“Ownership has its privileges. If I don't like something, I can change it. So unless it's something that only I can do, I ain't doing it anymore.”-Brian HahnConnect with Brian Hahn:Websites: https://mixingfamilyandbusiness.com/                 https://metropolisresort.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthahn/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Leonard Raskin:Website: https://www.raskinglobal.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonardraskin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaskinGlobal Email: [email protected]  Leonard’s BOOK: FiduciWho?: What a Real Fiduciary Will Tell You about How to Protect, Grow, Enjoy, and Transfer Your WealthShow notes by Podcastologist: Angelo Paul TagamaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.