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| Behind the Scenes of the First B-Corp Cheesemaker with Sharpham Dairy’s Greg & Nicky Parsons #105 | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:54:49 | |
Sharpham Dairy is the UK’s first B-Corp cheesemaker, a seemingly daunting challenge, but as a family business, the B-Corp values were already their own… Cheesemaking at Sharpham began over 40 years ago, and the story written by current owners Greg and Nicky Parsons is one that they hope lasts for generations to come. Greg & Nicky share the story behind their first 6 years in charge, and their ambitions for the future, as they join us on It Runs In The Family! This episode covers:
Sharpham Dairy: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharpham-dairy/ Greg Parsons: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-parsons-a9209b5/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Blending Legacy with Evolution in a Beloved Blackburn Brand with Graham & Brown’s Andrew and Iona Graham #104 | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:49:14 | |
There’s an art to family businesses, and if it’s mastered half as well as Graham & Brown have mastered their wallpaper designs, they’ll be thriving for generations to come. The 4th gen is now firmly in place, thanks to Iona and the watchful eye of her father Andrew, and they join us on It Runs In The Family this week to share their long-term perspective, the respect for legacy design, and whether they share the same taste within the family… This episode covers:
Andrew Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-graham-mbe-a9484418/ Iona Graham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iona-graham/ Graham & Brown: https://www.grahambrown.com/uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/graham-&-brown/ https://www.instagram.com/grahamandbrown/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Heart and Handmade Care Behind Coca Cola’s New Mentee with Bumble & Goose’s Director, Lynsey Bleakley #103 | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:53:38 | |
We’ve yet another Northern Irish-based family brand to bring you, this time in the form of luxury bakehouse Bumble & Goose, whose care and handmade quality are second to none.
Bumble & Goose: https://bumbleandgoose.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Inside Scoop on 5 Generations of Ice Cream with Arnaldo and Daniela Morelli #102 | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:47:11 | |
Morelli Ice Cream’s humble beginnings lie with Peter, one of nine brothers, and several generations later the business thrives with four siblings writing its legacy.
Arnaldo Morelli Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Recipe for Centuries of Success with Stokes Tea & Coffee’s Nick Peel and Emma Olivier-Townrow #101 | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:49:05 | |
Before Starbucks in 1971 came the first coffee shop in 1919… and decades before that, Robert Stokes launched a brand which would span centuries. Now under 4th generation leadership with great-grandson Nick, the Stokes Tea & Coffee brand is the perfect example of a family firm sticking to its roots, while moving with the times. Nick joins us alongside Business Development Manager Emma Olivier-Townrow, to share how the legendary firm has taken on challenges never faced in its 132 year history… This episode covers:
Stokes Tea & Coffee Nick Peel Emma Olivier-Townrow Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Quintessential Family Business Story with Barker Group’s Former-MD, Matthew Barker #100 | 05 Dec 2024 | 01:14:09 | |
Welcome to our 100th episode of It Runs In The Family, and what a celebration we have for you - we present the quintessential family business story.
Matthew Barker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barkergroup/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Capturing Children’s Creativity Across the Generations with Le Toy Van’s Steve and Marie Le Van #99 | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:44:26 | |
As parents, working in such a family-oriented field is bound to blur lines between work and home - such a line is one that the Le Van family walk effortlessly…
Le Toy Van: https://letoyvan.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Farmhouse Family Behind Award-Winning Dairy with Graham’s Family Dairy’s Dr Robert Graham and Carol Graham #98 | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:01:38 | |
Dr Robert Graham’s story begins in a farmhouse, being born just one year after the inception of the business he’d go on to live and breathe.
Graham’s Family Dairy Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Art of Perfecting PR & Reputation in Family Business with LLPR’s Liz and Leila Willingham #97 | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:22:01 | |
We were delighted to speak about growing family businesses through PR and reputation at the Northern Ireland Family Business Forum - wouldn’t you love to be a fly on the wall for that?
Liz Lean PR: https://www.lizleanpr.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Heart Behind Headhunting with Nurole’s Susie, Ned and Oliver Cummings #96 | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:54:24 | |
Susie Cumming’s first venture into headhunting unveiled an awareness of the greatness that could be achieved when the whole family combines their skills…
Nurole: https://www.nurole.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Why You Should Build a Purpose-Driven, Selfless Business with Millwood’s Co-Owner, Matt Wood #95 | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:59:42 | |
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…
Millwood: https://www.millwood.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family Flavour Behind The Avenue Cookery School’s Life-Changing Classes with Diana Horsford, Richard Horsford & Sophie Shalgi #94 | 13 Sep 2024 | 01:03:56 | |
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.
The Avenue Cookery School: https://theavenuecookeryschool.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Building on the Legacy of a Century-Old Brand with Company Director of Stackers, Chloe Pestell #93 | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:46:35 | |
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: https://stackers.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Finding Power in Purpose with Humanness’ Co-Founders, Quinn Stainfield-Bruce and Duncan Bruce #92 | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:06:37 | |
There is no traditional dynamic between the Co-Founders of Humanness, but the way the father-son duo thrive together is an extraordinary story.
Humanness: https://wearehumanness.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Improving on Perfection Between Every Generation with Sustainit Solutions’ CEO, Pip Stockford #91 | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:55:00 | |
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…
Sustainit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainit-solutions/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Complicated Art of Succession Planning with Frettens Solicitors’ Matthew Fretten #90 | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:07:10 | |
Nothing can test a family bond quite like being in business together, a gauntlet run by the two generations who’ve helmed Frettens Solicitors.
Frettens Solicitors: https://www.frettens.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Love in Every Bottle: The Care in Crafting a Family Firm with G&I Spirits Group’s Simon & Gina Duke #89 | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:56:21 | |
If you could bottle up the ingredients to entrepreneurship, it’d be best sold in the loving, careful hands of Simon & Gina Duke…
G&I Spirit Group: https://www.gi-spiritgroup.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family Toy Firm Playing the Long Game with Casdon’s MD, Phil Cassidy #88 | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:41:25 | |
Dyson, DeLonghi, Kenwood - while the adults play with the real thing, Casdon’s decades-long mission has been inspiring joy through iconic toys.
Casdon: https://www.casdon.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| How to Build a Brand to Stand the Test of Time with Wagstaff Watches’ Peter Foster #87 | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:51:16 | |
Wagstaff Watches’ Founder was many things; a countryman, farmer, and to the custodians over 100 years later, a passionate and inspiring watchmaker.
Wagstaff Watches: https://wagstaffwatches.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| World-Renowned Wine from Second-Gen Siblings: The Story Behind Ridgeview Wine Estate with Simon & Tamara Roberts #86 | 22 May 2024 | 00:53:06 | |
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…
Ridgeview Wine Estates: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgeviewwineuk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Powerful Pivot Behind the UK’s First Female-Led BCorp Caterers with Ali and Emily Warburton, Co-Founders of Pow Foods #85 | 10 May 2024 | 00:48:28 | |
2020 put the events space in jeopardy; One pivot, and Pow Food found its feet in style.
Pow Food: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pow-food/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| From Family Recipe to Household Name: The Fascinating Story Behind Banhoek Chilli Oil with Co-Founders, Ken Kinsey-Quick and Adi Meintjes #84 | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:40:07 | |
Around 70% of businesses start off at home, and from humble beginnings in Adi Meintjes’ kitchen, the deliciously captivating Banhoek Chilli Oil was born.
Banhoek Chilli Oil: https://banhoekchillioil.com/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Uncovered: The Family DNA From Our 3 Quickfire Questions #83 | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:31:07 | |
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…
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Putting a Future Focus on Property Development with Co-Founders of Q New Homes, Michael & Damien Wynne #82 | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:59:10 | |
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.
Q New Homes: https://www.qnewhomes.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Creating Trust in Premium Properties for 25 Years with Tailor Made Estate Agency’s Robert and Adrian Dunford #81 | 13 Mar 2024 | 01:10:25 | |
Despite the world of estate agency evolving dramatically the Tailor Made approach remains true 25 years on from its inception.
Tailor Made Estate Agency https://www.tailormadeestateagency.co.uk/ Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Adventurous Hearts Behind Valley and Peak with Sales and Marketing Director, Jim De’Ath #80 | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:56:57 | |
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:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| What We LOVE About Family Businesses with Liz & Leila Willingham #79 | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:45:37 | |
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:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family Fire Behind a Luxury Lighting Brand 4 Decades Strong with Pagazzi’s Laura and Rebecca Pagan #78 | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:05:02 | |
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 business by daughter Rebecca - it’s the mother-daughter duo joining us on the podcast this week to share the charming stories, back-to-the-wall moments and family spirit that lights their way… This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family-First Mentality Steering U-Drive’s Success with Mark & Lauren Hamblin #77 | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:55:54 | |
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 vehicles, but it’s the strength and convictions of the Hamblin family members within the business that one simply can’t help but admire. Mark and Lauren, father and daughter, join us live in the studio this week for a charming episode of It Runs In The Family. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| ‘The Holidaymaker’s Dating Agency’: Sharing the Pride of Pembrokeshire with Coastal Cottages’ Matthew & Sophie Evans #76 | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:52:26 | |
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 Evans channel their complementary talents in building a charming holiday cottage agency, all whilst founding one of Wales’ biggest sporting exports on the side… This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Taking the Reins of a World-Beating Popcorn Brand with Joe and Seph's Co-Founder & CEO, Adam Sopher #75 | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:46:02 | |
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.
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Designing Space-Grade Feline Furniture with Catipilla’s Andy Sutton #74 | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:45:06 | |
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’s special guest, Andy Sutton, who takes us through the humble beginnings of every cat’s favourite furniture brand. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family Behind a 5 Year Old’s Dream Come True with New Forest Ice Cream’s Niki Jenman & Christina Veal #73 | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:42:22 | |
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 in every tasty scoop. These siblings have such undeniable chemistry, and it’s a joy that they shared it with us in this delicious episode of It Runs In The Family! This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Familial Love and Care Behind Alitex’s Stellar Success with Tom and Nelly Hall #72 | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:15:05 | |
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 Show, it’s no wonder that Tom and Nelly Hall have such pride in their brand. We join the duo on location this week, sheltering from the elements in one of their very own greenhouses, for a uniquely enlightening episode of It Runs In The Family. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Creating an Indispensable Life-Changing Tool with Lyfeguard’s Co-Founders, Gary & Fraser Stewart #71 | 25 Oct 2023 | 01:04:53 | |
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’ estates, Gary Steward and son Fraser Co-Founded a company with care and heart at its core. Join us to hear their story, how they separate business from family life, and why for them being a family business is a double edged sword of sorts… This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Farm Shop of the Future with Teals Co-Founders, Nick and Ash Sinfield #70 | 11 Oct 2023 | 01:02:46 | |
Forget all you know of a farm shop - Nick and Ash Sinfield have created an iconic location in the business they’ve Co-Founded together: Teals. The couple have created a remarkable blend of commerce and hospitality with a food market, restaurant, and range of wellness classes to name a selection of factors that make Teals stand out. We’re joined by Nick and Ash to share how their family dynamic changed when they became Co-Founders, the value of values, and how to keep the business from becoming all-consuming. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Cultural Cuisine with a Charming Family Feel with The Coconut Tree’s Rashintha Rodrigo #69 | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:45:13 | |
Sri Lankan food culture brings people together and always lays a space at the table, and that family feel channels into The Coconut Tree’s 9 fantastic locations. Rashintha Rodrigo’s emotional connection with the business has evolved over its 9 years in rather an interesting way - we catch up with him on It Runs In The Family about the chain’s success, and charming ambitions. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Innovation and Fore-sight Behind Iconic Golf Brand Glenmuir with Managing Director, Mikhel Ruia #68 | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:32:03 | |
Glenmuir’s 130 year legacy stands it in great stead, but Managing Director Mikhel Ruia’s constant innovation and tempered approach keeps them moving ever-forwards. We have the rare opportunity to speak with another business within the same family group as last episode’s Sock Shop; both being part of the Ruia Group and interestingly sharing an evidently effective family ethos… This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family Behind the World’s Warmest Sock with Director of Sockshop, Alok Ruia #67 | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:58:57 | |
‘Feel good from the feet up’ - one simple phrase underpins the decades-long history of the Sockshop brand, and its direction is guided by the keen intuition of Alok Ruia. As Director of the brand, which lies within the Ruia Group, there’s a fascinating dynamic between his business and those of his brothers, and a philosophy evident throughout the group. Discover Alok’s journey into the family business, the blend of strategy with opportunity recognition, and how Annie Lennox changed the way the world sees socks… This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Upholding Decades of Leading Skincare Legacy with Care of the Skin’s Directors, Lucy and Hannah Bennett #66 | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:43:53 | |
Audrey Githa Goldberg was a health and skincare pioneer, writing two books heralded as ‘bibles’ in their field. That legacy lives on and flourishes through Care of the Skin. The mother & daughter-run business takes its name from one of these books, and both Lucy & Hannah Bennett continue to bring this industry-leading history to life. Hear more from this outgoing duo as they join us on episode 66 of ‘It Runs In The Family’. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Adding the Familial Touch to an Award-Winning Resort with Maisons Pariente Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Kimberley Cohen #65 | 02 Aug 2023 | 01:00:59 | |
There’s no shortage of hotels offering 5-star experiences, but without the familial touch that’s present in Maisons Pariente’s resorts, they pail in comparison. Launching all three hotels in the same year is challenging enough, let alone having one recognised as the pinnacle of French hospitality in Travel + Leisure’s awards. We dive into the family’s charming approach to hospitality with Co-Founder & Artistic Director, Kimberley Cohen, in a rather continental episode of It Runs In The Family. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Becoming the Guardians of Wookey Hole’s Loving Legacy with Sarah & Ellen Ramsay #64 | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:52:11 | |
The appeal of Wookey Hole Caves extends far beyond the titular attraction, and that’s thanks to the unrelenting love and ambition of its current custodians. Sarah Ramsay and her daughter Ellen found themselves suddenly helming a beloved legacy, and have brought together their collective creativity to bring the caves to life. It was a delight to speak with Sarah & Ellen on It Runs In The Family, where their passion is a heartwarming spectacle that tops off their incredible story. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Values-Led Brand Behind Audrey Hepburn’s Iconic Hairstyles with Brand President of Philip Kingsley, Anabel Kingsley #63 | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:46:26 | |
Creating a world-first product is already an admirable feat, but to do so with Audrey Hepburn as your collaborator is almost unimaginable. Philip Kingsley created the ‘Elasticizer’ for his eponymous brand, and his passion for haircare & trichology feeds so clearly into his daughter, Brand President Anabel Kingsley. Join us on ‘It Runs In The Family’ for a sublime exhibition of values and morals passed through generations, with some star-studded stories along the way… This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Going Global by Accident, Generating Fun by Design with Boxbollen’s Co-Founders, Jacob & Victor Eriksson #62 | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:47:14 | |
A universally loved product for all generations is a remarkable starting point for a business to go global, and an exciting reality for the Eriksson brothers behind Boxbollen. Jacob & Victor have developed a ‘PlayTech’ product earning celebrity endorsements from Khloe Kardashian, Steven Gerrard and Snoop Dogg, building out an infectious, TikTok-able appeal. The product’s fun factor is matched by the dynamic shared by this Co-Founding duo, who join us for a delightful episode of It Runs In The Family. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Training the Next Generation of Acting Talent with iampro’s Ben & Emma Brooks #61 | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:51:58 | |
As one of three Co-Founders, Emma Brooks deals not only with a sibling in business, but a spouse too - a unique blueprint to say the least! Emma is Managing Director of iampro alongside husband Ben, Head of Production, and sister Charlie, whose face you might recognise from over one thousand episodes of EastEnders! We’re joined by Ben & Emma in this week’s podcast to share how their platform trains acting talent, how to keep work talk out of the home, and the importance of boundaries between Co-Founders. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Value of Mistakes & Leveraging ‘Isle of Wight Mentality’ with Teemill’s Co-Founder, Mart Drake-Knight #60 | 24 May 2023 | 00:47:18 | |
Sustainability is the seed at the heart of Teemill, and it’s only grown to such an extravagant extent through the shared vision and values of Mart and Rob Drake-Knight. The siblings behind the brand have leveraged ‘Isle of Wight mentality’ to go full-send with their venture, and it’s a delight to speak with Mart on this week’s It Runs In The Family. Join us in episode 60 for a dive into why your mistakes are your value, separating ‘your toys from theirs’ in business, and dropping ‘Instagram-filter entrepreneurship’. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Celebrating 25 Years of LLPR and Our Series Highlights So Far with Liz & Leila Willingham #59 | 10 May 2023 | 00:30:27 | |
It’s been 58 episodes of family business revelations so far on It Runs In The Family, and it’s time we take an exploded view on our marvellous guests, with a forensic look into our very own family business DNA too… As we celebrate an incredible 25 years of Liz Lean PR, we’re recalling some of our favourite moments from the podcast so far, and pulling the common threads to share what we see in their success and in ourselves. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Family Recipe to COOK’s Stellar Success with Co-CEOs Edward Perry & Rosie Brown #58 | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:44:27 | |
Few kitchens in the UK will be unfamiliar with COOK, a business whose youthful ambitions fuelled the success of their award-winning brand. There’s a delightful culture and commitment to quality shared by Co-CEOs Edward Perry and Rosie Brown, who share just a slice of that passion on this week’s ‘It Runs In The Family’. Join us as we dive into the parental roots of their entrepreneurialism, how naivety was a superpower in the early days, and the lasting confidence that external hires bring to the business. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| Family Design with Quality at its Heart - Co-Founder and Managing Director of Yester Home, Edward Styles #57 | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:45:50 | |
When it comes to home decor, one should seldom skim on quality, and that passion seeps through every facet of Yester Home and its 2nd generation Managing Director, Edward Styles. Sharing a glimpse into an entrepreneurial family in which he Co-Founded the business with his parents, Ed joins us on a heartwarming and homely episode of It Runs In The Family. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||
| The Humble Beginnings of a Multi-Million Pound Education Business with Open Study College’s Co-Founder & CEO, Samantha Rutter-Bryant and Director, Shawna Baker #56 | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:55:40 | |
Open Study College began life in a garage 16 years ago, long before remote learning was rife, which makes their multi-million pound growth that much more staggering. Co-Founder Samantha Rutter-Bryant now bears the torch, working closely with sister and Director, Shawna Baker, a dream team whose family spirit manifests throughout the business. The duo join us on It Runs In The Family to share their complementary dynamic, and the caring educational community they're creating. This episode covers:
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/ | |||