Ep: 82 - What No One Tells You About Succession in Family and Multiple Businesses

Ready to discover what really happens when you transition from running a family business to truly owning it? We dig into the moments no one talks about, the emotional shift, the struggles with cash flow, underestimating just how much your role (and your responsibilities) change, and what it’s like to realize you can’t go to the "old owners" for backup anymore. Whether you’re thinking about succession, preparing to buy a business, or deep in the process yourself, you’ll hear honest reflections on what we learned, what surprised us, and how long it really took for ownership to “sink in.” We also talk candidly about hiring mistakes, building confidence through big decisions, and the unexpected challenges that tested us as owners. I hope our story helps you prepare for your own entrepreneurial leap, and maybe gives you the courage to embrace the chaos that comes with real ownership. Thanks for listening to the Mixing Family and Business Podcast, let’s dive in. Got a story to share or a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Email Brian at [email protected].  Make sure to check out our website to learn more!