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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

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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