The Family Biz Show
Welcome to the Family Biz Show
Running a family is hard. Running a family business is harder.
Join host Michael Palumbos and new guests every episode as they talk about everything from navigating family business transitions, business growth strategies, family conflict, leadership and team development and more. Catch episodes here, on Libsyn, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with others. Tag us with #thefamilybizshow!

Join us for one ouf our biggest episodes yet as Lisa & Jay Daniel* of Lodge Cast Iron talk with us about how to create a family council, catch some truly precious stories of how the Lodge family stays close and how their brand evolved from it’s humble beginnings. You may also catch how excited Michael is, now that he learned how to season his cast iron pans.

Listen in as we talk with Chris Yonker, speaker & author, about creating a vision for transition within the family business.

Listen in as we talk to Heather Maio-Smith* of Storyfile about the intersection of human emotion with technology for future generations to come and how it can help share what really matters; stories that are the foundation of a family and about the history of StoryFile; how Heather wants to provide the ability for future generations to have conversations with Holocaust survivors.


Listen in as we talk to Jennifer Murphy* (5th generation) and her father Dan Judge* (4th generation) from NetPlus Alliance, a leader in industrial distribution and a multi-generational family business in Lockport, NY about family succession, what the road into the family business looks like (or doesn’t look like) and more!

Listen in as we talk to Dr. Jamie* & Evan Traeger-Muney* about the variety of values and approaches when it comes to money in family enterprises and the “Three C’s” to live by to navigate the territory with love & compassion.

We had an absolute blast talking about business transfer agreements with lawyers Michael Robinson* and Michael Paiva* and the utter nightmares that can occur when business owners are lulled into complacency and don't prepare one. We had both lawyers discuss valuations, valuations and oh yes, valuations! (But really, so much more!).

In this episode, we talk to the author of the “One Way Out” Dan Prisciotta* and discover when selling may or may not make sense to an outside party and how to prepare your business to maximize it’s value.

During this episode, we’ll discuss the 831(b) plans with expert Van Carlson* about why the IRS recently sent out a “soft warning” letter to 831(b) plans and
what it means for Captives and when a Captive Insurance Company is NOT right for your business.

One of Buffalo’s Most Powerful Women joins us on this episode of The Family Biz Show. Listen in as we talk to the owner of *Chiavetta Catering, Kathleen Chiavetta about Family Relationships & Succession Planning.

We're going to talk all things conflict! Kathy Holub* & Greg McCann* join us as we discuss how it can actually become a catalyst for good within the family enterprise.
During this live episode, you’ll learn the three components of a thriving family enterprise, the cost of not dealing with conflict and how changing our mindset can better frame your family’s involvement with the business.

On this episode of The Family Biz Show, listen as we talk to three members of the Shine Family* of Manitoba Corp. about the various ways a family business can re-invent itself over the generations to stay fresh and on top.

Don't miss this wild episode with Rob Norris and Genevieve Brown-Norris of Seabreeze Amusement Park about how their family business has now survived two pandemics; the 1918 flu and COVID-19.

Psychological and Practical Pitfalls in Family
Business Transitions with Steven Rolfe & Renee Fellman

Listen as we talk to Jack & John Doyle of Doyle Security Systems, Inc.* , about securing the future of your family business by building a strong family culture that lasts.
We chatted about how to build and maintain family harmony, how to keep both your family strong and your business strong without sacrificing one for the other & how to use your existing team members talents to grow your business.

Listen in as we talk to Nike Anani and Tsitsi Mutendi about the intricacies of navigating change within the family enterprise, specifically the unique challenges that come with building the “generational bridge”.

Join us for this all-American episode with Julie Camardo of Zweigle's and Naomi Silver of the Rochester Red Wings about succession planning and multi-generational family business success.
We discuss how Zweigle’s has successfully transitioned into the fifth generation, how Morrie Silver managed to save baseball for Rochester and what advice a fifth-generation owner would give to any company with hopes of successfully transferring the family business to generation to the rising generation.

When the Family Business Leader Won't Let Go With Dr. Michelle Clark and Dr. Moira Somers

How Your "Why" Affects the Family Business With Dr. Gary Sanchez, Chris Kenny & LaVerne Sessler II.

A Deep Dive into the Three-Circle Model of Family Business Systems With Guest Jay Hughes Jr.

Ignoring Non-Managing Family Shareholders Can Undermine Your Business With Guests Patricia M. Armstrong, Ph.D & Arne Boudewyn.

Boundaries Within the Family Business With Guests Melissa Mitchell-Blitch & Paul Edelman.

The New Ambassadors: When the Next Gen Rises to the Occasion With Guests Justin White & Jonathan Goldhill.

Family is the Heart of Family Business with Guests with Kathy Wiseman and Thomasina Williams.

How to Avoid the Three Things Holding Most Family Businesses Back with Meghan Lynch & Ruth Lund.

How Family Philanthropy Can Strengthen your Family and Your Family Business with Bruce DeBoskey & Deborah Goldstein.

Tune into this episode of The Family Biz Show as we go over what objective science and multi-sourced data are showing us right now - and what it means and why it matters to your family enterprise in the next 12-24 months, how your own objective mindset about COVID-19 and depoliticizing your reference points around the virus could hold the key to your business survival, and how to outwit, outlast and outplay your competition.

During episode 10 of The Family Biz Show, you'll learn how strong families major in the majors, why family meetings are a necessity and how to conduct a meaningful meeting.

It's a solo episode of The Family Biz Show today with Michael discussing the so-called “unfair” advantage family businesses have over non-family owned competitors and why family businesses should utilize trust as a leading KPI.

Listen in on this episode of The Family Biz Show as we talk to George Issac about the signs to know when it’s time to grow the business, transfer it, or sell it & what business strategies are needed to be implemented now to ensure family business success tomorrow.

During this episode of The Family Biz Show, you’ll learn why sharing the company story means more today than any other time, how to actively involve the next generation and actions you can take today, as the leader, to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the Next Gen & their mindset.

On this episode of The Family Biz Show, we'll talk about the first decision every growing company must get right & how to manage family members, and balance the family and non-family team with Cathy Carrol* & Mike Goldman*.

Find out why family business consultants cry themselves to sleep at night with Ira Bryck* & Jeff Savlov* on this episode of The Family Biz Show.

Listen in as we talk about Family Governance During the COVID-19 Crisis with Ella Chase Hyland* & Steve Legler* and how to find the silver linings during difficult times.

We'll be talking to Daniel Van Der Vliet* & Tim Belber* about how to strengthen your family business during uncertain times.

We'll be talking to Dr. Dennis Jaffe* & Pierre duPont* about strengthening your family business in uncertain times. We'll discuss how your company can pivot to flourish now and post-COVID “normal” & what other families have done to survive difficult times.