Ep: 68 - Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Business

In this episode of Mixing Family and Business, I sit down with Tom, Shirley, and Kim to dig into the real heart of what it takes to run multiple businesses as a family. We share the lessons we learned watching our parents work, whether it was growing up on the farm, keeping the grocery store afloat, or pitching in at Dairy Queen. Along the way, we talk about how those early days instilled a powerful work ethic and shaped our approach to raising the next generation. You’ll hear honest stories about chores, responsibilities, and the everyday realities that built our values from the ground up.

I also get practical with advice for families who want to involve their kids in the business, including how to set clear expectations, pay fairly, and lay the groundwork for lifelong financial habits. We even discuss a strategy I wish I’d known sooner: paying your kids through the business in ways that truly benefit them for years to come! If you’re an entrepreneur or a parent looking to mix business with family, this episode offers stories, actionable tips, and ways to create lasting success, for both your business and your children. Tune in now and let’s keep building together!

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