It Runs In The Family
Hello! We're Liz & Leila Willingham and welcome to "It Runs In The Family". We're the mother and daughter duo working within the public relations and communications agency, Liz Lean PR. Running a business is hard - really hard. Every business has its challenges and it's own ups and downs - but in a family business, this is often exaggerated by the willingness to speak your mind. But it also has some huge advantages that the corporate cultures just can't compete with. In this podcast, featuring a different family business guest in each episode, we're going to be digging into the stories, values and traditions of other family and multi-generational businesses. We'll explore their history, learnings and how they've developed through the generations and the unique advantages they've had over their competitors. We discover where human relationship migrates into business; the ups, downs, twists, turns and landmark moments that seal the fate of these fascinating organisations. You’ll get to hear some brilliant life stories too; some to make you laugh and others that’ll warm your heart. Many of our clients are family businesses who we've worked very closely with over a number of years - we've heard brilliant stories that reveal true values and fun operating as a family business. We want you to feel inspired by stories of others, find their honesty relatable and reach out to us with your own experiences. If you have any questions for future guests, have a story of your own or have any feedback please do feel free to get in touch on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrunsinthefamilypodcast/
Episodes
97 episodes
Why You Should Build a Purpose-Driven, Selfless Business with Millwood’s Co-Owner, Matt Wood #95
Millwood is the only, and therefore the #1 B Corp in its field. For most, that’d be the dream, but Co-Owner Matt Wood wishes for the opposite…That might sound counterintuitive, but for a business leader whose drive is purpose and impact...
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Episode 95
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59:42
The Family Flavour Behind The Avenue Cookery School’s Life-Changing Classes with Diana Horsford, Richard Horsford & Sophie Shalgi #94
The Avenue Cookery School has left its imprint on countless aspiring chefs, thanks in no small part to the full force of the Horsford family behind it.Diana was joined by her children Richard and Sophie, who have elevated the school to ...
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Episode 94
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1:03:56
Building on the Legacy of a Century-Old Brand with Company Director of Stackers, Chloe Pestell #93
4 generations have seen a clock business with royalty among its customers become an iconic household name, and it’s Chloe Pestell at the helm of the 102 year old brand.Stackers was born of parent company LC Designs, and with so much of ...
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Episode 93
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46:35
Finding Power in Purpose with Humanness’ Co-Founders, Quinn Stainfield-Bruce and Duncan Bruce #92
There is no traditional dynamic between the Co-Founders of Humanness, but the way the father-son duo thrive together is an extraordinary story.With a strive for purpose and contentment at their core, Quinn Stainfield-Bruce and his fathe...
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Episode 92
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1:06:37
Improving on Perfection Between Every Generation with Sustainit Solutions’ CEO, Pip Stockford #91
Sustainit Solutions exists thanks to the forward-thinking nature of its Founder - no wonder its 2nd gen CEO is just as cognizant of the family firm’s future…Pip Stockford is this week’s special guest, and as one of the first families to...
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Episode 91
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55:00
The Complicated Art of Succession Planning with Frettens Solicitors’ Matthew Fretten #90
Nothing can test a family bond quite like being in business together, a gauntlet run by the two generations who’ve helmed Frettens Solicitors.Matthew Fretten is a Managing Partner whose path saw him join his father’s firm (the manner of...
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Episode 90
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1:07:10
Love in Every Bottle: The Care in Crafting a Family Firm with G&I Spirits Group’s Simon & Gina Duke #89
If you could bottle up the ingredients to entrepreneurship, it’d be best sold in the loving, careful hands of Simon & Gina Duke…The mentality passed down through the Duke family is so key to the success of G&I Spirit Grou...
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Episode 89
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56:21
The Family Toy Firm Playing the Long Game with Casdon’s MD, Phil Cassidy #88
Dyson, DeLonghi, Kenwood - while the adults play with the real thing, Casdon’s decades-long mission has been inspiring joy through iconic toys.Role-play is such an inspiring part of kids’ childhoods, and at the head of the business brin...
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Episode 88
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41:25
How to Build a Brand to Stand the Test of Time with Wagstaff Watches’ Peter Foster #87
Wagstaff Watches’ Founder was many things; a countryman, farmer, and to the custodians over 100 years later, a passionate and inspiring watchmaker.Albert Wagstaff’s legacy is one which remains in safe hands, thanks to his grandson and g...
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Episode 87
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51:16
World-Renowned Wine from Second-Gen Siblings: The Story Behind Ridgeview Wine Estate with Simon & Tamara Roberts #86
When you take charge of your parents’ business, validation comes in many forms - few are quite as strong as winning ‘International Winemaker of the Year’, the first English wine to do so…Despite the heartfelt challenges of the mid-2010s...
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Episode 86
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53:06
The Powerful Pivot Behind the UK’s First Female-Led BCorp Caterers with Ali and Emily Warburton, Co-Founders of Pow Foods #85
2020 put the events space in jeopardy; One pivot, and Pow Food found its feet in style.Ali & Emily Warburton’s business story starts with a mission to revolutionise workplace food, and has evolved into a home range that embodies the...
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Episode 85
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48:28
From Family Recipe to Household Name: The Fascinating Story Behind Banhoek Chilli Oil with Co-Founders, Ken Kinsey-Quick and Adi Meintjes #84
Around 70% of businesses start off at home, and from humble beginnings in Adi Meintjes’ kitchen, the deliciously captivating Banhoek Chilli Oil was born.He and his brother-in-law, Ken Kinsey-Quick, have global aspirations for a brand th...
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Episode 84
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40:07
Uncovered: The Family DNA From Our 3 Quickfire Questions #83
Every episode of our podcast has posed the same three questions, hoping to track trends across businesses - after 82 episodes, it’s about time we took a look back…In a very special episode of It Runs In The Family, join us for a journey...
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Episode 83
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31:07
Putting a Future Focus on Property Development with Co-Founders of Q New Homes, Michael & Damien Wynne #82
In an industry that builds for the present, it takes the care of kinship to build for the future - such is the strategy for Michael and Damien Wynne.These brothers have always been destined to work together, and as Co-Founders of proper...
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Episode 82
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59:10
Creating Trust in Premium Properties for 25 Years with Tailor Made Estate Agency’s Robert and Adrian Dunford #81
Despite the world of estate agency evolving dramatically the Tailor Made approach remains true 25 years on from its inception.Now led primarily by 2nd generation siblings Robert and Adrian, it’s a business bleeding true family values th...
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Episode 81
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1:10:25
The Adventurous Hearts Behind Valley and Peak with Sales and Marketing Director, Jim De’Ath #80
Jim De’Ath grew up with the great outdoors central to his childhood. Now it’s at the heart of his entire family and its business: Valley and Peak.Becoming the 2nd generation to work within the business, Jim’s sights are set on carrying a...
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Episode 80
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56:57
What We LOVE About Family Businesses with Liz & Leila Willingham #79
From our family business to yours: Happy Valentine’s Day! What better day for us to celebrate all that we love about the people behind the show’s family business guests, and beyond.This week, the Willingham family takes centre stage as w...
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Episode 79
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45:37
The Family Fire Behind a Luxury Lighting Brand 4 Decades Strong with Pagazzi’s Laura and Rebecca Pagan #78
Since its inception in 1980, the humble Glaswegian beginnings of Pagazzi Lighting have bloomed into a leading lighting retailer, with the delightful Pagan family at the helm.Founded by Alan and Laura Pagan, they’re now joined in the busi...
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Episode 78
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1:05:02
The Family-First Mentality Steering U-Drive’s Success with Mark & Lauren Hamblin #77
When Mark Hamblin’s parents rented a single van out throughout the weekdays, little did they know they were laying the simple groundwork for a thriving vehicle hire business.U-Drive’s fleet might be strong, with over four thousand vehicl...
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Episode 77
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55:54
‘The Holidaymaker’s Dating Agency’: Sharing the Pride of Pembrokeshire with Coastal Cottages’ Matthew & Sophie Evans #76
Pembrokeshire is a stunning stretch of Welsh coastline whose beauty should sell itself, but it’s Coastal Cottages’ community-building that builds the experience around it.Join us on It Runs In The Family to hear how Matthew and Sophie Ev...
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Episode 76
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52:26
Taking the Reins of a World-Beating Popcorn Brand with Joe and Seph's Co-Founder & CEO, Adam Sopher #75
The story behind Joe & Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn begins with a penchant for holiday gifts from the USA, and its latest chapter sees an iconic brand sharing natural flavours like no other.Among 4 family Co-Founders is Adam Sopher, whose...
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Episode 75
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46:02
Designing Space-Grade Feline Furniture with Catipilla’s Andy Sutton #74
Catipilla just celebrated their 6th birthday, and the business’ adorable inception draws upon NASA experience and an unbeatable father-son combination.Designing furniture fit for our feline family is a job purrfectly suited to this week’...
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Episode 74
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45:06
The Family Behind a 5 Year Old’s Dream Come True with New Forest Ice Cream’s Niki Jenman & Christina Veal #73
A 5 year old Christina Veal wanted ice cream, a simple request that set the wheels in motion on a 40 year legacy in the form of New Forest Ice Cream.Christina and her sister, Niki Jenman, now head up the business whose charm is tangible ...
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Episode 73
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42:22
The Familial Love and Care Behind Alitex’s Stellar Success with Tom and Nelly Hall #72
Greenhouses may not be an essential product, but that makes the charm and connection of family values a non-negotiable for the marvellous Alitex.With celebrity clients from Sheeran to Sting and an indomitable presence at Chelsea Flower S...
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Episode 72
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1:15:05
Creating an Indispensable Life-Changing Tool with Lyfeguard’s Co-Founders, Gary & Fraser Stewart #71
Some businesses’ products you simply can’t, or shouldn’t, live without - Lyfeguard sets out to make everyone’s lives simpler in a way that few other businesses ever can…In the aftermath of a torrid experience handling two late friends’ e...
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Episode 71
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1:04:53