Chit Chat with Derek and Cat
Chit Chat with Derek and Cat
Podcast Description
đď¸ Chit Chat with Derek and Cat is your backstage pass into the world of family businessesâthe challenges, the triumphs, and the real stories behind the storefronts. Each episode, Derek and Cat sit down with entrepreneurs and leaders from family-owned companies to talk shop, swap stories, and dig into what makes these businesses thrive across generations.
Whether you're part of a family business, dreaming of starting one, or just love a good success story, you'll walk away with insights, laughs, and maybe a few lessons learned the hard way.
Tune in and join the chit chat!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on themes related to family business dynamics, sustainability, and entrepreneurial challenges, highlighted through episodes like 'Rooted in Tradition' with Matt McAdam, where he shares his family's agricultural legacy, and 'Leading with Legacy' with Stacy Stitham, who discusses legal intricacies faced by family-owned enterprises. Topics also include succession planning, community engagement, and innovation within family businesses, showcasing their unique contributions to the economy.
đď¸ Chit Chat with Derek and Cat is your backstage pass into the world of family businessesâthe challenges, the triumphs, and the real stories behind the storefronts. Each episode, Derek and Cat sit down with entrepreneurs and leaders from family-owned companies to talk shop, swap stories, and dig into what makes these businesses thrive across generations.
Whether you’re part of a family business, dreaming of starting one, or just love a good success story, you’ll walk away with insights, laughs, and maybe a few lessons learned the hard way.
Tune in and join the chit chat!
Join us for a powerful conversation with Tammy Buss, a seasoned family business advisor and family business survivor, who offers rare insight into the emotional realities of transitioning a family enterprise.Â
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Tammy shares firsthand stories from her own journey while unpacking the complexities of succession, communication breakdowns, and generational change. From governance pitfalls to the value of early, open conversations, this episode reveals why running a family business is never as simple as it seems⌠and what it truly takes to navigate transition.Â
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Tune in to this episode as we explore:Â
(00:58) The work Tammy Buss doesÂ
(03:49) Self-employed financial services journeyÂ
(07:35) Evolving roles in business growthÂ
(11:18) Three-circle model explainedÂ
(12:55) Ownership vs active involvementÂ
(18:05) Cousinsâ business transition decisionsÂ
(22:21) Family business transition strategyÂ
(22:58) Preparing a family business for saleÂ
(28:12) Letting go for better leadershipÂ
(31:22) Family business values and visionÂ
(32:52) Fair vs equal in family businessÂ
(36:27) Tragedy that shaped a careerÂ
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Links mentioned in this episode:Â
âPassing Down Your Successâ by Tammy BussÂ
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