The Business of Family

Welcome to The Business of Family PodCast - unhinged, unfiltered and unscripted with Tammy Buss! Are you a family business? Do you work with family businesses? You’ve come to the right place! Tammy will explore the difficulties of owning a family business, working with family and help listeners plan for the future of their business and its succession. Tammy welcomes expert guests to answer many of the questions 1st and 2nd generation family business owners have. For more information on Tammy Buss & her business advising firm, BlueRoots Inc, please email info@blueroots.ca.

The Business of Family is a business podcast hosted by Tammy Buss, with 135 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Tammy Buss hosts The Business of Family, a business show with 135 episodes published.

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  The Business of Family

  Digital Asset Estate Planning for Family Business

  Oct 6, 202626 min

  What happens to a family business’s digital assets when an owner passes away or becomes unable to manage them? From email accounts and cloud storage to social media, intellectual property, online accounts, and AI tools, today’s businesses rely on digital assets more than ever. Yet many families don’t have a clear plan for who can access them, who owns them, or what happens to them during a transition. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast , Tammy sits down with Dmitri Pasricha, Founder of TechSet, to explore the often-overlooked world of digital asset estate planning. They discuss: Why digital estate planning is about much more than passwords The digital assets family businesses often overlook What should be included in a digital asset inventory How digital assets fit into a broader succession plan Digital assets may be invisible, but they can be incredibly valuable, and without a plan, they can become a major challenge during a transition. Listen to learn how your family business can start planning for its digital future. TechSet website: https://www.techset.ca/ #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessSuccession #SuccessionPlanning #EstatePlanning #DigitalAssets #DigitalEstatePlanning #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessContinuity #Governance #AI #BlueRoots #Podcast #BusinessPodcast

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  Beyond the Family: Employee Ownership in Business Transitions

  Sep 29, 202632 min

  What happens when the future of a family business doesn’t look like passing it down to the next generation? There’s another path worth exploring: employee ownership. In our latest episode of The Business of Family , Tammy sits down with Peter Walker of Boughton Riverview Consulting to explore how employee ownership can create a different kind of transition. One that can provide owners with liquidity while preserving the culture, people, and legacy they’ve built. They unpack: What an ESOP is and how it compares to other options When employee ownership makes sense for a family business What families should consider before pursuing this path Succession isn’t always about choosing which family member takes over. Sometimes it’s about asking a bigger question: What ownership structure will best protect the business, the people, and the legacy for the next generation? Tune in to hear Tammy and Peter explore the possibilities of employee ownership. #FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #EmployeeOwnership #ESOP #BusinessTransition #FamilyEnterprise #BusinessOwnership #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #BlueRoots

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  When Siblings Clash: Navigating Conflict in the Family Business

  Sep 22, 202629 min

  When siblings work together, the business doesn’t always get a fresh start. Old family dynamics can come along for the ride. Who was the responsible one? Who was the favourite? Who always felt overlooked? Who was expected to lead? Years later, those same dynamics can show up in meetings, decision-making, disagreements, and even conversations about money and leadership. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast , Tammy sits down with Annie Gleason , a consultant with Dr. Donna Marino & Associates, to explore sibling conflict in family business, including: • Why sibling conflict can become so emotional • How childhood roles and perceived favoritism can affect business relationships • How clearly defined roles and governance can reduce tension • Practical ways siblings can communicate when conversations get heated Because being siblings and being business partners are two very different roles, and successfully navigating both takes intention. ️ Listen to the latest episode of The Business of Family Podcast: #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessAdvisory #SiblingConflict #FamilyBusinessConflict #FamilyEnterprise #Leadership #Communication #SuccessionPlanning #Siblings #SiblingsInBusiness #Family #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots

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  The Hardest Review You'll Ever Do: Performance Reviews for Family Members

  Sep 15, 202626 min

  What’s harder than giving a tough performance review? Giving one to your son. Or your daughter. Or your sibling. In a family business, the person sitting across the table from you might be both your employee and your family member. That can make it tempting to soften the feedback, avoid the conversation, or give someone a pass because you don’t want to damage the relationship. But avoiding accountability doesn’t protect the relationship, or the business. In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast: Family Matters Legal Edition , Tammy Buss of BlueRoots and Yola from Lerners LLP talk about: • Why performance reviews can feel so personal in family businesses • What happens when family members are held to different standards • How clear expectations and documentation protect everyone • The tough conversations families often avoid • Why accountability can actually be an act of respect • How regular feedback helps prepare the next generation for leadership Because being family shouldn’t mean being held to a different standard. Listen to “The Hardest Review You’ll Ever Do: Performance Reviews for Family Members” wherever you listen to podcasts. #FamilyBusiness #FamilyBusinessLeadership #FamilyBusinessAdvisory #FamilyBusinessSuccession #NextGenLeadership #Leadership #Accountability #PerformanceReviews #WorkplaceCulture #BlueRoots #LernersLLP #Reviews #Communication #Podcast #BusinessPodcat #LegalPodcast

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  Legacy on Repeat: The Ownership Circle

  Sep 8, 202624 min

  In a family business, ownership isn't always as straightforward as holding shares. Family members often wear multiple hats, as owners, employees, leaders, and relatives, which can make it difficult to separate business decisions from family dynamics. In this episode of Legacy on Repeat, Tammy is joined by Shawn Bellefeuille, owner of Retirement by Design, to explore the Ownership Circle and why understanding your role is essential to a healthy family enterprise. Whether you're preparing the next generation for ownership or simply looking to create greater clarity within your family business, this conversation offers valuable perspectives to help strengthen both the business and the family behind it. #LegacyOnRepeat #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #OwnershipCircle #BusinessOwnership #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessContinuity #BusinessOfFamily #BlueRoots #RetirementByDesign #Podcast #BusinessPodcast

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