It Runs In The Family – Details, episodes & analysis

Susie Cumming’s first venture into headhunting unveiled an awareness of the greatness that could be achieved when the whole family combines their skills…

Combining her entrepreneurialism with the creativity and analysis of sons Ned and Oliver has brought such success to their business Nurole, now under 2nd generation leadership!

The skills, the dynamic and the trust between these three is fascinating to observe, so join us as we dive deep with this family on It Runs In The Family.

This episode covers:

• Susie’s awareness to surround herself with complementary skill sets
• How cognitive diversity and external perspectives strengthen a business
• Handling differences in opinion with family and non-family members
• The trust working with family, knowing there’s no hidden agendas

Nurole: https://www.nurole.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nurole/
Susie Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-cummings-nurole/
Ned Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedcummings/
Oliver Cummings: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-cummings/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 (as with so many family firms), it reflects a dream synonymous with his values.

The 31 year story behind this inspirational 2nd generation firm is not to be missed - catch Matt’s journey on this week’s episode of ‘It Runs In The Family’!

This episode covers:

• The role of family-like relationships with non-family members in the growth of Millwood
• Family alignment, and how to defuse conflict
• Setting up The WoodMor Foundation, and a desire to have purpose beyond financial success
• The value of boundaries in business, particularly working with family

Millwood: https://www.millwood.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/millwoodfiresafety/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/millwood-servicing-ltd/
The WoodMor Foundation: https://woodmor.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-woodmor-foundation-c-i-c/
Matt Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-wood-6187385b/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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, Ridgeview Wine Estate’s Simon & Tamara Roberts took the helm of a product that’s been served to royalty… literally!

Discover their story, and the unique challenges of 2nd generation ownership in this week’s episode of It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• Tamara and Simon’s tips for taking on a 2nd generation business successfully
• How the Roberts family, and subsequently the business, overcame a tough period of medical challenges & grief
• The value of industry validation in celebrating your achievements
• Highlights from the journey so far, from international award wins to selection for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Ridgeview Wine Estates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgeviewwineuk/
Simon Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-roberts-b97a024b/
Tamara Roberts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-roberts-ab635133/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 duo’s relentless progression!

Join Ali & Emily on It Runs In The Family as the mother-daughter pair shares how their alignment is a blessing and a curse, the blueprint to pivoting swiftly, and how they balance their polar opposite skill sets.

This episode covers:

• The catalyst for Emily’s involvement in Pow Foods, and the pivot from the events space
• The perfect combination of polar opposite skill sets
• Why having a joint mission and alignment is both a blessing and a curse
• The family roots of Ali and Emily’s ambitious values

Pow Food: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pow-food/
https://powfood.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/pow.food/
Ali Warburton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-warburton-b9908ba/
Emily Warburton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-warburton-adams-1b625373/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 that’s survived early pandemic setbacks in bringing a family recipe to life!

The duo join us on It Runs In The Family to share their unique dynamic, how business bonds them as if they were brothers by blood, and what makes Adi the ‘Walter White’ of chilli oil…

This episode covers:

• The family dinners that sparked a stunning original recipe
• How the brothers-in-law have worked together, combining strengths and aligning to solve challenges
• Banhoek’s tough start in early-2020, and how they thrived in the wake of Covid
• Why their celebrations of success are muted until they reach their ‘ultimate goal’

Banhoek Chilli Oil: https://banhoekchillioil.com/
https://www.instagram.com/banhoekchillioil/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/banhoek-chilli-oil-company/
Ken Kinsey-Quick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-kinsey-quick-56508918b/
Adi Meintjes: https://www.instagram.com/adimeintjes/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adi-meintjes-68a2231b8/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 through some of our favourite answers from the likes of Cook, Thatcher’s and Cornishware among many others, with hilarity, practical advice and heartfelt emotions in equal measure.

This episode covers:

• The very first memories that tend to implant themselves into family business owners at an early age
• What, if anything, people would do differently - and whether any regrets linger
• Invaluable advice for any business leader from those who have worked with family 

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 property development company Q New Homes, they’re not afraid to pass up on profit for the benefit of the planet.

Learn more about these siblings and how they bring their climate-first homes to life in this week’s It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• The early dreams of working together as kids
• Why Q New Homes do things differently from the rest of their industry
• The roster of trusted support that Michael and Damien can call upon
• How the brothers deal with disagreements
• Supporting each other without question during their times of need

Q New Homes: https://www.qnewhomes.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/qnewhomes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/qnewhomes-ltd/
Michael Wynne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wynne-b04a28291/
Damien Wynne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-wynne-a8aa61225/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 throughout as they build trust selling on some of the most coveted land in the country - Sandbanks.

Join the duo for lessons and laughs in abundance, as their personality seeps into this fantastic episode of It Runs In The Family!

This episode covers:

• How the duo came to work together within Tailor Made
• Differing strengths and skill sets between siblings
• Values passed down from the previous generation that serve the business immensely today
• Standout memories working as a family, particularly with some star-studded clients

Tailor Made Estate Agency https://www.tailormadeestateagency.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tailor-made-estate-agents-ltd/
https://www.instagram.com/tailormadesandbanks/
Adrian Dunford https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-dunford-4500b911/
Robert Dunford https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-dunford-32542111/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 torch that’ll last for many generations to come…

The way that the family has influenced the business is just as fascinating as the inverse, seeing the family dynamic evolve with the brand - we learn more about the fabulous family behind Valley and Peak on this week’s ‘It Runs In The Family’!

This episode covers:

• How outdoor activity in Jim’s childhood fed into his business journey
• Navigating huge life events alongside business demands
• How working with family alters your dynamics and time together
• The invaluable benefits of having trust in those leading around you

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/

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 we look back on our unbelievable roster of guests, and share our adoration for the traits that they’ve exhibited which you just won’t find outside of the wonderful world of family business!

This episode covers:

• How 2024 has kicked off, and what family businesses can expect from the year ahead
• Common touching points for most family businesses
• The innate connection between kin within a family firm
• Our appreciation for the candid honesty from all the guests that have joined us to date
• Opportunities that family businesses create for their own next generations

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/