EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 33 MIN
what every family business should learn
from The Business of Family · host Tammy Buss
In this episode, Tammy sits down with David Simpson, Director of the Business Families Centre at the Ivey Business School, to explore the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and family legacy.A former professional hockey player turned entrepreneur and educator, David shares how his diverse career shaped his understanding of what makes family businesses thrive—or struggle.From generational dynamics to the emotional side of succession, David offers practical wisdom for founders, next-generation leaders, and anyone passionate about sustaining family enterprises for the long term.#TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeaders #LegacyLeadership #IveyBusinessSchool #FamilyBusinessEducation#SuccessionPlanning #DavidSimpson
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In this episode, Tammy sits down with David Simpson, Director of the Business Families Centre at the Ivey Business School, to explore the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and family legacy.A former professional hockey player turned entrepreneur and educator, David shares how his diverse career shaped his understanding of what makes family businesses thrive—or struggle.From generational dynamics to the emotional side of succession, David offers practical wisdom for founders, next-generation leaders, and anyone passionate about sustaining family enterprises for the long term.#TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeaders #LegacyLeadership #IveyBusinessSchool #FamilyBusinessEducation#SuccessionPlanning #DavidSimpson
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