What happens when family, creativity, and legacy come together?
In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Kelly Kolar and Audrey Eyman of Kolar Design for a candid mother–daughter conversation about building an award-winning design firm while navigating the realities of working together as family.
They talk about:
• The early days of Kolar Design
• Stepping into , and making space for the next generation
• Balancing boundaries, empathy, and leadership
• What legacy really means when family is at the heart of the business
A thoughtful conversation about growth, values, and designing something that lasts, in business and beyond.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
#TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FamilyLegacy #SuccessionPlanning #Design #CreativeEntrepreneurs #FounderToFuture #NextGenerationLeadership #ValuesDrivenBusiness #BlueRoots #KolarDesign
Happy New Year! As we step into a brand-new year, this short episode of The Business of Family offers a simple, practical way to create clarity and alignment, without resolutions.
Instead of long list of goals, Tammy Buss invites families to pause and reflect on one powerful question:
What does success look like for us this year—as a family and as a business?
In this episode, you’ll explore:
• Why alignment matters more than resolutions
• How defining success reduces conflict and builds trust
• A simple five-minute exercise to bring clarity across the family, business, and ownership circles
A thoughtful way to begin the year with intention, connection, and shared direction ✨
From all of us at BlueRoots, Happy New Year—here’s to a year of clarity, alignment, and meaningful progress.
#TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #NewYearReflections #Leadership #FamilyEnterprise #BlueRoots #IntentionalLiving #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #HappyNewYear #NewYear
Happy Holidays! As we head into the Christmas season, Tammy Buss reflects on the small, but powerful traditions that quietly shape family enterprises.
In this short episode of The Business of Family, we explore how shared rituals, at work and at home, create rhythm, belonging, and connection across generations. From meaningful business traditions to simple family moments around the holidays, this episode invites you to pause and reflect on what truly holds your family and enterprise together.
A thoughtful listen for anyone leading, working in, or growing a family business this season 🎄
From all of us at BlueRoots, Happy Holidays and thank you for being part of this community.
#TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #Traditions #Leadership #FamilyEnterprise #BlueRoots #HappyHolidays #Christmas #BusinessPodcast #FamilyTraditions
When family and business overlap, the legal stakes are higher than most people realize. In this episode, Tammy & Yola sit down with Erin Reid of Lerners LLP to unpack where family law and family business collide—and how to avoid the legal pitfalls that can put both your company and your relationships at risk.
We dive into:
• Why divorce, separation, and major life events hit family businesses differently
• Common mistakes that leave businesses exposed
• Practical legal tools like shareholder agreements and marriage contracts
• How proactive planning and open conversations can save families stress, money, and conflict
Legal planning isn’t about expecting problems—it’s about protecting what matters most.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to safeguard your family and your business.
#FamilyBusiness #FamilyMattersPodcast #FamilyLaw
#BusinessContinuity #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #LegalPlanning
#NextGenLeadership
#EntrepreneurLife #FamilyOwnedBusiness
#ProtectWhatMatters #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast
Legacy on Repeat is back with a conversation every family business owner needs to hear.
In this episode, Tammy sits down with Shawn Bellefeuille of Buss Financial Group and Retirement by Design to break down what it really takes to transition out of the business you built.
Retire, hand it down, or sell? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer — but there is a way to plan with clarity.
Listen in for practical guidance on preparing for life after the business and protecting the legacy you’ve created.
#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #RetirementPlanning #WealthPlanning #LegacyPlanning #BusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #RetirementByDesign #BusinessPodcast #Podcast
What does it take to lead a 4th-generation family business into the future—without losing the heart of what made it great?
In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Dottie Chalmers Cutter, 4th Generation Owner and COO of Chalmers Insurance Group, recorded on the road in Maine—our first podcast recorded outside the studio!
Dottie shares her personal journey growing up in a family enterprise, her path to leadership, and how she’s transforming the company culture from performance management to people development.
They dive into legacy, leadership, and the power of developing people—not just managing them.
#FamilyBusiness #Leadership #SuccessionPlanning #Legacy #TheBusinessofFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #Podcast #BusinessPodcast #NextGen #ChalmersInsurance
Only two things are certain in life — death and taxes.
But in family business, how those two collide can shape your family’s future.
In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy sits down with Anthony Falcone Lawyer at Falcone Law Professional Corporation and Richard Rizzo Tax Partner at Bateman MacKay LLP to talk about what happens before and after the inevitable — and how the right tax planning can protect both your legacy and your loved ones.
🎧 Tune in to hear how families can prepare, avoid common mistakes, and make tough conversations easier — before it’s too late.
#FamilyBusiness #TaxPlanning #Succession #EstatePlanning #BusinessOfFamily #BusinessPodcast #BlueRoots
When ownership and family collide, things can get complicated. This week, Tammy and Yola sit down with Mitchell Brown, Partner at Lerners LLP, to unpack one of the toughest topics in family business: shareholder disputes.
From unclear roles and generational tensions to buyout disagreements and succession battles — Mitchell shares legal insights and practical ways families can protect both their business and their relationships.
💡 In this episode, we explore:
What causes shareholder disputes in family businesses
How emotions and history complicate conflict
The legal frameworks that can prevent issues before they start
When to call a lawyer — and when to call a mediator
Mitchell’s best advice for families navigating ownership and legacy
#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning #Governance #ShareholderDisputes #ConflictResolution #LegalInsights #TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #LernersLLP #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast
This week we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Brett Thompson, an expert who knows the impact words—and silence—can have in business.
In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest mistakes business owners make: failing to communicate. From navigating family dynamics to managing employees, Brett breaks down the 3 key elements of communication and shares how to keep the lines open to drive positive results.
If communication has ever felt like your biggest challenge, this replay is packed with practical insights you won’t want to miss.
#FamilyBusiness #BusinessLegacy #Communication #LeadershipPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #TeamLeadership #BusinessGrowth #SuccessionPlanning #BlueRoots
What does it take to build both a business and a legacy? 🏠
In this episode, Tammy sits down with Arne and Peder Madsen — the father–son duo behind CCR Build + Remodel.
From humble beginnings to a thriving design-build company, Arne shares how CCR was founded and the values that built its foundation, while Peder reflects on growing up in the business and stepping into leadership.
Together, they open up about the challenges and rewards of working side by side, navigating succession, and what it truly means to build both a business and a legacy that lasts.
Building homes — and building a family legacy — go hand in hand for Arne and Peder. In this heartfelt conversation, they reflect on the moments that defined their partnership and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.
🎙️ Listen to this episode of The Business of Family Podcast — available wherever you get your podcasts.
#TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #FamilyBusiness #NextGenLeadership #SuccessionPlanning #LegacyBuilding #FatherAndSon #CCRBuildRemodel #Entrepreneurship #LeadershipJourney #FamilyLegacy #Podcast #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast
In this episode, Tammy sits down with David Simpson, Director of the Business Families Centre at the Ivey Business School, to explore the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and family legacy.
A former professional hockey player turned entrepreneur and educator, David shares how his diverse career shaped his understanding of what makes family businesses thrive—or struggle.
From generational dynamics to the emotional side of succession, David offers practical wisdom for founders, next-generation leaders, and anyone passionate about sustaining family enterprises for the long term.
#TheBusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #FamilyBusiness #FamilyEnterprise #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeaders #LegacyLeadership #IveyBusinessSchool #FamilyBusinessEducation#SuccessionPlanning #DavidSimpson
What does Taylor Swift have in common with your family business? More than you think.
In this episode, co-hosts Tammy Buss of BlueRoots and Yola Ventresca of Lerners unpack the Taylor Swift machine: family business & legal lessons.
💡 We explore:
Whether you’re running a farm, a retail store, or the biggest pop career on the planet, the rules are the same: protect your business, protect your relationships, and plan for the future.
👉 Tune in to The Business of Family Podcast for this fascinating look at fame, family, and law.
#FamilyBusiness #Podcast #TaylorSwift #BusinessOfFamily #BlueRoots # Lerners #LegalPodcast #BusinessPodcast
This week we’re bringing back a powerful conversation with Peder Madsen, owner of CCR Build + Remodel in London, Ontario.
In this episode, we dive into the tough realities of second-generation ownership—the mistakes made, the lessons learned, and the achievements that shaped the journey.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to carry forward a family business legacy, this replay is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
#FamilyBusiness #BusinessLegacy #SecondGeneration #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipPodcast #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessTransition #BlueRoots #CCRBuild+Remodel
In this episode of The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Dean Tansman, Vice President of Operations at A World of Wipes (AWOW), to explore the story of a family business rooted in innovation, responsibility, and legacy.
Dean shares how his father, Avi Tansman, founded AWOW in 1991 and how growing up alongside the business shaped his own path. Now working side by side, Dean and Avi navigate the balance between tradition and innovation while scaling the company’s sustainable product lines and operations.
Dean opens up about the challenges and rewards of working in a family business, how he and his father divide responsibilities, and what the future might hold for the next generation
#FamilyBusiness #NextGenLeadership #BusinessOfFamily #SuccessionPlanning #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipJourney #Entrepreneurship #FamilyLegacy #AWOW #AWorldOfWipes #DeanTansman #BlueRoots #Podcast
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, lead, and grow—but what does that mean for family businesses rooted in tradition?
This week on The Business of Family Podcast, Tammy Buss sits down with Shaara Roman, Founder & CEO of Silverene Group, to explore how AI and organizational culture intersect—and why keeping your people at the center is the key to success.
We dive into:
🤖 How AI can reshape (not replace) family business traditions
🌱 Why cultural readiness and leadership alignment matter most
💡 Practical AI use cases in HR, governance, and strategy
👥 How to prepare your team for disruption without losing who you are
🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends innovation with legacy—and learn how family businesses can embrace AI while staying true to their values.
#FamilyBusiness #AI #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #BusinessOfFamilyPodcast #BlueRoots #SilvereneGroup #Legacy #SuccessionPlanning #NextGen
A few weeks ago, we sat down with Domenic Luisi, founder of Rubinet Faucet Company, to hear the origin story of a brand built to last.
Now, we hear from the next generation. Tammy Buss interviews Michael and Frank Luisi to explore their journey of stepping into leadership, defining their roles as brothers in business, and balancing their father’s legacy with their own vision for Rubinet’s future.
In this episode, they share:
🔹 Early memories of growing up around the family business
🔹 How their paths into leadership unfolded differently
🔹 The unique dynamics of decision-making as brothers
🔹 Lessons on honouring legacy while carving out a new chapter
🔹 Their best advice for rising generation family business leaders
This is a candid and inspiring look at what it takes to carry forward a generational brand.
Check out the vodcast version on our YouTube channel @BlueRoots Inc.
#BusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #Rubinet #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #SuccessionPlanning #Entrepreneurship #NextGenLeadership #LegacyBuilding #Podcast #BusinessPodcast
We’re thrilled to introduce Family Matters: Legal Edition — a brand-new monthly segment of The Business of Family Podcast!
Co-hosted by Tammy Buss (Founder of BlueRoots Inc.) and Yola Ventresca (Managing Partner at Lerners LLP), this series dives into the often-overlooked legal side of family business. From governance and ownership to conflict resolution, shareholder agreements, and succession planning — we’ll tackle it all.
✨ In this first episode, Tammy and Yola share their personal journeys, what drew them to family business and law, and why legal clarity is essential to protecting not just assets, but relationships.
📅 Tune in every 3rd Tuesday of the month for real-life scenarios, plain-language legal insights, and conversations that matter to family-owned businesses.
Catch the vodcast version of this video on our YouTube channel @BlueRoots Inc.
#BusinessOfFamily #FamilyMatters #LegalEdition #PodcastLaunch #FamilyBusiness #LernersLLP #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #LegalPodcast #SuccessionPlanning
Family businesses are built on legacy—but sometimes that legacy causes more conflict than clarity.
Doug Noll is back on the podcast to explore the emotional undercurrents of family business disputes and how to navigate them with empathy, structure, and foresight.
Whether you’re passing the torch or still holding it, don’t miss Doug’s expert advice.
#BusinessOfFamily #LegacyPlanning #FamilyConflict #DougNoll #NextGenLeadership #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #Podcast
🎙️ Legacy on Repeat – We’re rewinding the tape and revisiting one of our most practical and insightful conversations.
In this episode, Tammy Buss sits down with Brett Thompson, a business consultant who helps owners stop working in their business and start working on it.
Brett and Tammy discuss why having a plan makes your business worth more, how to align your vision with your values, and the tools every entrepreneur needs to create lasting success.
It’s a conversation about clarity, growth, and building a business that not only runs — but thrives.
🎧 Tune in (or tune back in) to discover how the right plan can turn today’s work into tomorrow’s legacy.
#LegacyOnRepeat #TheBusinessOfFamily #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #NextGenLeadership #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #BlueRoots #BusinessPodcast #BusinessSuccess
✨ Legacy on Repeat ✨
This week we’re bringing back a powerful conversation with Andrew Moss, CPA, CA, Partner at BDO Canada LLP.
In this episode, we dive into the critical role financial guidance plays in setting your business up for long-term success.
If you’ve ever wondered when is the right time to call in a professional, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
🎧 Tune in now and catch the replay of this Legacy on Repeat episode!
#FamilyBusiness #AccountingForSuccess #BusinessGrowth #FinancialSuccess #BusinessStrategy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPodcast #LeadershipPodcast #FamilyEnterprise #BDOCanada #AccountingExperts #CPA #BusinessAdvisory #TrustedAdvisor #BlueRoots