It Runs In The Family

Hello! We're Liz & Leila Willingham and welcome to "It Runs In The Family". We're the mother and daughter duo working within the public relations and communications agency, Liz Lean PR. Running a business is hard - really hard. Every business has its challenges and it's own ups and downs - but in a family business, this is often exaggerated by the willingness to speak your mind. But it also has some huge advantages that the corporate cultures just can't compete with. In this podcast, featuring a different family business guest in each episode, we're going to be digging into the stories, values and traditions of other family and multi-generational businesses. We'll explore their history, learnings and how they've developed through the generations and the unique advantages they've had over their competitors. We discover where human relationship migrates into business; the ups, downs, twists, turns and landmark moments that seal the fate of these fascinating organisations. You’ll get t

It Runs In The Family is a business podcast hosted by Liz & Leila Willingham, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Liz & Leila Willingham hosts It Runs In The Family, a business show with 144 episodes published.

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  Episode #142

  Shouldering a 165-Year Legacy of Award-Winning Cheddar with Wyke Farms’ Lucie Clothier #142

  Aug 12, 202638 min

  What does it feel like to grow up thinking your family farm is simply a shared passion, only to realise you’re now stewarding a cheddar recipe beloved in 160 countries? In this episode of ‘It Runs In The Family’, fourth-generation custodian Lucie Clothier lifts the lid on Wyke Farms’ journey, and the pressure – and privilege – of protecting a 165-year legacy. Key Themes Carrying On a Legacy in a 165 Year Old Business Balancing Tradition with Sustainable Innovation Leadership Across Generations Connect with us Wyke Farms Website: https://www.wykefarms.com/ Wyke Farms LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyke-farms/ Wyke Farms IG: https://www.instagram.com/wyke_farms/ Lucie Clothier LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wyke-farms/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/ Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/ Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/

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  Episode #141

  The Fine Bedding Company’s 100-Year Journey with CEO Claire Watkin #141

  Jul 28, 202638 min

  What does it take to keep a 100+ year-old family business feeling fresh? The fourth-generation CEO of The Fine Bedding Company, Claire Watkin, uncovers a century-long journey from feathers flying around a Liverpool factory to award-winning innovation, B Corp status, and a factory in Estonia with its own beehives. Join us for a fascinating look at a leader who became MD at 28, as Claire joins us on ‘It Runs In The Family’ to share how a strong values-led culture can carry a business across generations. Key Themes Stewardship of a Fourth-Generation Family Business Innovation in Bedding and the Science of Sleep Sustainability, B Corp, and Ethical Textiles Leadership, Mentorship, and Learning on the Job Family Dynamics and the Next Generation Connect with us The Fine Bedding Company Website: https://www.finebedding.co.uk/ The Fine Bedding Company LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fine-bedding-company/ Claire Watkin LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-watkin/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/ Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/ Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/

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  Episode #140

  More Than a Brand: How Fat Willy’s Became Synonymous With Cornwall with Fat Willy’s Marc Ward #140

  Jul 15, 202633 min

  Cornwall is a corner of the world which imprints itself on all who visit, and few businesses are quite as synonymous with their origins as Fat Willy’s, a perennial presence on the Cornish coastline. In this episode, Liz and Leila sit down with Co-Owner and Director Marc Ward, to retrace the steps of how a surf shack dream from the 1980s became a Cornish institution, from Marc’s dad’s original vision to how the brand has grown while staying firmly rooted in Cornwall and family life. 🔑 Key Themes Place-based branding and the allure of Cornwall Balancing multiple ventures, creativity and family life Protecting margins, resilience and focus 🔗 Connect with us Fat Willy's Website: https://www.fatwillyssurfshack.co.uk/ Fat Willy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fatwillysnewquay Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/ Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/ Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/

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  Episode #139

  Turning Down McDonald's to Build a Family Firm Far Stronger with Dominion Print Ltd MD, Verity Fox #139

  Jun 30, 202634 min

  Dominion is a three-generation print business which nearly began as the UK’s first McDonald's franchisee - that ‘sliding doors’ moment set the trajectory for a far greater journey for the firm’s family… In this episode, Liz and Leila sit down with Verity Fox, Managing Director of Dominion, the three‑generation print business that’s been part of her life for as long as she can remember. Verity shares what makes the business like a “hungry sibling”, sudden succession, balancing grief with leadership, and the quiet strength of a team that rallies when the family is in crisis. 🔑 Key Themes Legacy and Succession in a Three-Generation Family Business Growing Up Inside the Business: Identity, Conflict and Commitment Leading Through Grief and Sudden Responsibility Culture, Team Loyalty and the “Friday Screamer” Spirit 🔗 Connect with us Dominion Print Website: https://www.dominionprint.com/ Dominion Print LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dominion-print/ Verity Fox LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verity-fox-aa031866/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/ Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/ Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/

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  Episode #138

  Upcycling Coffee into Skincare with Tepi Naturals’ Co-Founder & CEO, Brent Thomas #138

  Jun 17, 202632 min

  When your dad tells you that life is a do-it-yourself project, what would you feel empowered to build? A single, overlooked byproduct of coffee roasting has become Tepi Naturals, a family-run skincare brand headed up by the ambitious and driven Brent Thomas. Brent joins us to share the leap from biotech to farmers’ markets, the realities of working alongside his parents and sister, and the pressure and purpose that come with building something of your own. 🔑 Key Themes Turning waste into value Leaving a stable career to “stop building someone else’s future” Harnessing individual strengths in a family business Communication, trust, and growth in a competitive market 🔗 Connect with us Tepi Naturals Website: https://www.tepinaturals.com/ Tepi Naturals LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tepi-naturals-807639410/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/ Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/ Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/lizleanpr https://www.linkedin.com/company/liz-lean-pr/

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