The Business of Family – Details, episodes & analysis

What does it take to steward a 114-year-old family business through change while staying true to your values?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Amy Stein—former executive and fourth-generation family member of Henry’s, Canada’s largest independent imaging retailer. Amy shares her journey of growing up in a multi-generational business, leading through transformation, and ultimately guiding the family through a major transition with the sale of the company in 2023.

We explore:
🔹 What it really means to carry the weight and pride of legacy
🔹 Navigating family dynamics at work—what worked, what didn’t, and what she’d do differently
🔹 How Amy blends strategy, governance, and heart to drive social impact through the Pixel Foundation
🔹 Tips for other family businesses on communication, defining roles, and maintaining balance
🔹 Why purpose matters—especially in philanthropy and succession

Amy brings lived experience, sharp insight, and deep integrity to this conversation. Whether you're part of a family business, leading through change, or just love a story about values-driven leadership—you’ll want to hear this.
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🎙️ New Podcast Alert: 

In this episode, we chat again with Wendy MacIntyre, Founder of Resolve HR. Running a family business comes with unique challenges — and having the right policies in place can make all the difference. In this episode, we dive into the essential procedures every family business should consider, from conflict resolution and succession planning to confidentiality, employment standards, and decision-making clarity.

💬 Topics include:

• Why formal policies matter more in family enterprises

• Navigating complex family dynamics with clear decision-making

• Creating fair family employment policies

• Succession planning across generations

• Best practices for communication, governance, and dispute resolution

Whether you're just getting started or looking to strengthen your family company’s foundation, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you balance family values with business success.

Thank you to Alice Watson of BDC for this episode's outro. 

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What is your post estate plan, plan?

How do you use insurance as a efficient tool when planning for your business and family's future?

Join me as I chat with Erin Prohaska,  Partner at Continuum Legacy Partners, where we explore how to use insurance strategically and look at how to use tools and tactics to ensure longevity of family business assets.

Thank you to Barb Muma, of Muma Manufacturing, for this episode's outro.

How do you understand the changing employment legislation and policy needs? Is your Family Business big enough to need these?

What can you do to protect your family business as your need for more employees grows?

Join me as I chat with Yola Ventresca, Managing Partner at Lerners LLP, where we explore tips to developing employment policies and complying with employment legislation to protect your family business. 

Thank you to Marty Britton of Britton Management Profile Inc, for this episode's outro.

How do you take over the business when there no plan?

What if there is no documentation? No processes and procedures, no job descriptions, no manuals to guide you.

Join me as a I chat with Marty Britton, President & CEO of Britton Management Profile Inc. about her journey and struggles of jumping feet first into running her family business she wasn't working in.
Thank you to Kimberly Cura of Lerners LLP for this episode's outro.

How does the next gen forge their own path in the family business?

How do they follow their passions back to the family business?



Join me as I chat with Luke Hansen-MacDonald, President of HanMac Capital, about their family business journey through their entrepreneurial passions. Dive into all the dynamics that make up a successful family business succession.



Thank you to Charlie Smith of the Kool Group for this episode's outro.

Marketing. Its a huge cost.
How does a family business use marketing to build profit?



Join me as a I chat with Marcia Barnes, Founder and CEO of Valve+Meter Performance Marketing, where we explore the benefits and strategies to use marketing effectively in a family business.



Thank you to Steve Beauchesne, of Family Enterprise Canada, for this episode's outro.

How do Family Businesses evolve?
What options are there for Family Businesses besides succession?



Dive into the history of a family business as I chat with Steve Beauchesne, former owner of Beau's Brewery, where we explore the ups & downs, the growth & evolution that lead to business sale.



Thank you to Kyle Larkin from Grain Growers of Canada for this episode's outro.

When is the right time to enter a family business?

How do you navigate working with siblings?

Join me as I chat with Charlie Smith, Operations Manager of the Kool Group (Joe Kools, Tobbagan Brewery, Fellini Koolini and Runt Club), where we deep dive into the rich tapestry of this London Ontario family business that has been serving delicious meals and creating cherished memories for over 40 years.

Thank you to  Anne-Marie Flinn from Champion Change Agency for this episode's outro.

what would it look like to have a system driving the value of your small to medium business?



EOS- what is it?



Join me as I chat with Jeff Jans, Professional EOS Implementer, about all things EOS and the value of bringing vision, traction, and health to your business to meet and exceed your goals.



Thank you to Hilary Mackie, of BlueRoots for this episode's outro.