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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 25 MIN

from living room to boardroom: navigating family business

from The Business of Family · host Tammy Buss

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Burrows, professor of Entrepreneurship at Smith School of Business, to explore the unique dynamics of family businesses.We dig into:💬 Why family communication is the biggest success—or failure—factor 🧠 The shift from entrepreneurial illbeing to wellbeing👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Succession vs. continuity: what's the real difference? 🔍 Why understanding family science is key to business succession 🧒 How childhood chores like cleaning, filing and phone-answering creates future CEOs 🧠 The accidental vs. intentional entrepreneur Whether you're leading a multigenerational business or wondering how to start the conversation with your kids, this episode is packed with insights.🎧 Tune in now! Catch the vodcast version on YouTube @bluerootsinc#FamilyBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #Wellbeing #NextGenLeaders #BusinessLegacy #Podcast 

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