The Family Business Podcast
Episodes
Wealth as Wellbeing & Wellbeing as Wealth
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Conversation with Jay Hughes and Martin StepekThis episode is one of the most profound and far-reaching conversations we have ever shared on The Fam...
Creating an Empowered Ownership team
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the show I bring together what we have covered in the series so far. We further explore the concept of Empowered Ownership, ...
Why Ownership needs its own space
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Russ Haworth discusses the importance of ownership in business strategy and the need for clear roles and alignment among owner...
Values - What you Say vs What you Do
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Russ Haworth explores the intricate relationship between family values and the underlying needs that drive them. He empha...
Creating a Shared Vision
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Russ Haworth discusses the complexities of shared ownership in family businesses, emphasising the importance of individua...
Why are you in business together?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Russ Haworth delves into the concept of empowered ownership, emphasising its significance as a ...
New Beginnings
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Russ Haworth introduces a new direction for the Family Business podcast, focusing on real conversations with families rather t...
Cultivating a Mindset to Stay the Course
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Family Business Podcast, we explore two closely connected ideas from the Eightfold Path: Right Mindfulness and Right Concentrat...
The Energy Behind Lasting Change
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Family Business Podcast, we take a closer look at Right Effort — a reminder that meaningful change doesn’t happen by chance...
Rethinking Work, Purpose and Impact
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Family Business Podcast, we explore Right Livelihood — a concept that feels strikingly modern, despite being taught by the Bu...
Skilful Action: The Heart of Meaningful Work and Life
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Family Business Podcast, we turn our attention to Right Action, one of the eight elements of the Eightfold Path, and a powerfu...
Rethinking Communication
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certainly. Here's a refreshed episode title and updated show notes that reflect the focus on communication while staying true to the content and tone ...
Skilful Thinking for a Better Life
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Right Intention: Skilful Thinking for a Better LifeIn this episode, we take a closer look at one of the eight elements of the Eightfold Path — Right...
A Practical Path Forward
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this look at the Four Noble Truths, we turn to the most practical element — the path forward.The Fourth Noble Truth teaches that if we want to re...
You Can Navigate This
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Third Noble Truth: The End of SufferingIn this episode, we continue our series on the Four Noble Truths by exploring the Third — the truth that ...
The Cause of Suffering
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Second Noble Truth: The Cause of SufferingThis episode continues our exploration of the Buddha’s core teachings, looking closely at the Second N...
Sh*t Happens!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Noble Truths: Understanding the First StepIn this episode, Martin and I begin our exploration of one of the most enduring teachings in mindfu...
Introducing The Path
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Russ Haworth, Martin Stepek, and Alec Broadhurst discuss the intersection of mindfulness and fa...
The Evolving Landscape of Family Office
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Russ Haworth speaks with Annamaria Koerling, founding partner of Delfin Private Office, about t...
'Lifeboat Drill' for your Family Business
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Given the recent changes in legislation announced in the Budget, I am re-releasing this episode to highlight the value and importance of Lifeboat Dril...
STEP Research - Succession
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business podcast, Russ Haworth and Matt Braithwaite discuss the critical importance of succession planning for fa...
Don't Leave a Mess!
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Russ Haworth interviews Sandy Pollack, author of 'Don't Leave a Mess.' They discuss the importa...
Hug of War - Cathy Carroll pt2
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryCathy Carroll, author of 'Hug of War', discusses the unique challenges of leading a family business with both love and logic. She explores the ...
Hug of War - Cathy Carroll pt1
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryCathy Carroll, author of 'Hug of War', discusses the unique challenges of leading a family business with both love and logic. She explores the ...
Wealth of Wisdom
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Family Business podcast, Tom McCullough and Keith Whitaker discuss their book, The Wealth of Wisdom. They share their ba...
The Importance of Storytelling
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Dave Goetz and Melissa Parks discuss the importance of capturing and sharing family stories. They highlight the reasons why fa...
Are you ready to hire non-family execs?
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Bill Stranberg discusses the readiness of family businesses to hire non-family executives. He shares his own experience growin...
Selling the Family Business Pt 2
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this two part episode, the guests discuss the considerations and communication strategies involved in a family business deciding to sell the...
Selling the Family Business Pt.1
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this two part episode, the guests discuss the considerations and communication strategies involved in a family business deciding to sell the...
Family Business UK
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Fiona Graham discusses the rebranding of Family Business UK and their focus on advocacy and policy. She highlights the key are...
Allow me to reintroduce myself....
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is back! In this short trailer I give you an overview of upcoming episodes. There are six new episodes in this series. 1 - Family Business...
Wealth 3.0 - with The Ultra High Net Worth Institute
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Regular listeners of the show will be familiar with all of my guests on this weeks show. I am joined by Jim Grubman, Denis Jaffe and Kristin Keffeler ...
Right Mindfulness and Concentration - The Mindful Family Business
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels ...
Right Effort - The Mindful Family Business
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels ...
Right Livelihood - The Mindful Family Business
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels ...
Right Actions and Activities - The Mindful Family Business
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels ...
Right Speech or Communication - The Mindful Family Business
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHSThe First Noble Truth: be aware that life brings with it many forms of dissatisfaction, frustration, irritation, and many levels ...
Right Intention / Thought - The Mindful Family Business
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As with the word Noble above, the Eightfold Path uses a word that needs a little clarification. Each of the eight paths starts with the word Right. In...
The Fourth Noble Truth - Time to put in the work - The Mindful Family Business
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The ...
The Third Noble Truth - You can deal with all this - The Mindful Family Business
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The ...
The Second Noble Truth - Your mind can make it worse - The Mindful Family Business
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The ...
The First Noble Truth - Sh*t Happens! - The Mindful Family Business
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are shorthand reminders of the Buddha’s core teachings on how to live a peaceful, fulfilling life. The ...
What is the Mindful Family Business? - The Mindful Family Business
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Mindful Family Business. This is an alternative look at family business governance. Through engaging and thoughtful conversations betwe...
Launching a New Show!
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So this is just a really quick show to let you know that I am launching a new show with my colleague and friend, Martin Stepek. The show is called The...
Re-imagining Transitions Part 2
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this two part interview with Dennis Jaffe, Ken McCracken, Daniel Trimarchi and Stacy Allred we explore the topics covered in the white paper that t...
Re-imagining Transitions Part 1
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this two part interview with Dennis Jaffe, Ken McCracken, Daniel Trimarchi and Stacy Allred we explore the topics covered in the white paper that t...
Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves?
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show I discuss three common myths that are often thrown at family businesses as rules or facts in order for them to act to avoi...
Family Business Week
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Fiona Graham from the Institute for Family Business as we discuss Family Business Week, some interesting research that ...
Myth of the Silver Spoon
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined on this show by Kristin Keffeler as we discuss the myth of the silver spoon. This happens to be the title of Kristin's excellent new book ...
Rules or Myths?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the show I am joined by Dr Jim Grubman as we discuss an article he has written for International Family Offices. In this article he...
Series 11 Preview - Family Business Myths
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well, it has been a while since I hit record on my laptop but I am back with a new series of the show that is focussing on some of the common myths th...
The Gift of Collaboration
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this special bonus episode of the show. This follows an incredible week spent in the US with Jamie and Maureen Kelley from Bank of Oklahoma...
Humanising the Giants
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our series looking at the ground-breaking research called The Quest for Legitimacy. This research spoke with rising gen family members fro...
Breaking Moments and Liminality
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our look at The Quest for Legitimacy research Jamie and I explore what is referred to in the book at "Breaking Moments". What are they?...
The Four Phases of The Quest
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve much deeper into The Quest for Legitimacy and explore the four phases. In particular we look at examples from the resear...
The Quest for Legitimacy
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of the series we meet Jamie and hear about the depth of his experience across all of society, from Cook County Jail to large fami...
Series Preview - The Quest for Legitimacy
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the past 5 years or so I have been working alongside the brilliant Dr Jamie Weiner on a research project that has been asking members of the risin...
The Good Ancestor Movement
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I spend some time with Stephanie Brobbey as we discuss The Good Ancestor Movement. The impacts of the global pandemic and the war i...
Psychology of Wealth
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I am joined by psychologist Dr. Moira Somers as we discuss the fascinating topic of The Psychology of Wealth. We look at the follow...
Wealth 3.0
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview I speak with Dennis Jaffe, Kristin Keffeler and Jim Grubman about what developments and evolutions are happening within "Wealth 3.0"...
Family Wealth Integration
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I speak with Dr Jim Grubman and Tom McCullough about the topic of Family Wealth Integration. We discuss what the term mean...
Series 9 Trailer - Family Wealth
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this trailer for Series 9. This series I will be looking at the topic of Family Wealth in a little more detail and in particular some inter...
Meet your Host
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show the tables are turned! I am interviewed by my friend and colleague Martin Stepek. Following some requests from listeners to know mo...
Success or Succession?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of the show I discuss the fact that often the definition of success for a family business is its ability to pass the legal owner...
'Professionalising' the Family Business
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show, I speak about the topic of 'professionalising' the family business. The term is not one that I am a huge fan of as it can suggest ...
Ownership Philosophy
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode I discuss ownership philosophy. Have you as an ownership group sat down and discussed why you own a business together and what o...
Goals and Habits
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of any new year it is easy to set ourselves New Year's Resolutions that normally fizzle out by February. For the past couple of years...
Series 8 Preview
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 2022! This episode provides you with a preview of what to expect in Series 8 of the show. These will be shorter episodes covering specific ...
Family Business Week - Sir John Timpson
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Family Business Week we are looking back over some of our favourite interviews with UK family businesses. Today's interview is with Sir J...
Family Business Week - HMG Paints
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Family Business Week here in the UK we are looking back over some of our favourite interviews with UK family businesses. Today's intervie...
Family Business Week - The Arbikie Distillery
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Family Business Week we are selecting some of our favourite interviews with family businesses here in the UK. Today's interview is with I...
Family Business Week - Maurizio Bragagni
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Family Business Week here in the UK we are selecting some of our favourite interviews with family businesses here in the UK. This episode...
Family Business Week - Interview with Josie Morris MBE
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Family Business Week we are re-releasing some of our favourite interviews with family businesses here in the UK. In today's episode we re...
Family Business Week - Sir James Wates
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I am joined by Sir James Wates as we discuss Family Business Week. Sir James is the Chairman of The Wates Group and also the Instit...
Sustainable Philanthropy
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we round off our series on sustainability with a discussion with Rennie Hoare, Partner and Head of Philanthropy at C. Hoare...
Tratos - A Sustainable Strategy
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our look at sustainability I am joined on the show by Maurizio Bragagni who is the CEO if Tratos. We discuss the strategy that Tratos h...
Diversification and Sustainability
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of the show we continue our look at sustainability and I speak to Catherine Grum of BDO about the role that diversification is p...
The Ownership Project
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I am joined by Dr. Bridget Kustin as we discuss The Ownership Project. The project explores $1bn family enterprises and collates wh...
Spenbeck and Sustainability
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I am joined by Becky Valentine from Spenbeck. They are a small family owned business based in Nottingham. We discuss how they have ...
Woolcool and B - Corporations
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I am joined by Josie Morris MBE. Josie is the MD of Woolcool Ltd, a 2nd Generation family business and a Certified B-Corp ...
The IFB and Sustainability
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series on Sustainability I am joined this week by Fiona Graham from the IFB. We discuss a really important consultation that the UK Gov...
Family Business for Sustainable Development
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be quite intimidating to know how and where to start and so in this episode I speak with Andrew Bryson who is Head of Business Transformation a...
Private Equity and the Family Business
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are looking to grow your business and are considering ways in which to do that, it may be that private equity is a way to access both liquidity...
The Importance of Clarity
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explore the importance of having clarity as an individual as to what you want to achieve in life, clarity as a family as to why you ...
Private Podcasting for Family Business
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Jamie Yeunger and Piet Hurkmans from Storykeep, a private podcasting company. We discuss what private podcasting is and...
Demystifying Insolvency
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The past year or so has seen businesses facing unprecedented trading conditions and whilst some have thrived, others have not and are simply surviving...
Digitisation
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the elements to the last year or so that we may look back on as a silver lining to the cloud that has been the global pandemic is that it has a...
Mental Health Awareness
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health awareness is vital at all times but as it is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and Mental Health Awareness month in the US it seeme...
Family Business to Family Office
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When a family business is sold, there can be significant amounts of cash released and when these amounts reach certain levels, it may be appropriate f...
The Importance of Boundaries
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of the common challenges that the families I work with are facing can be traced back in some way or another to a boundaries issues. When you work...
Divorce and the Family Business
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A relationship breakdown can be really difficult for a family to deal with at the best of times, however when this involves the family business there ...
The Ultra High Net Worth Institute
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2018 The Family Wealth Report bought together a panel of advisers to ultra high net worth families and discussed how effective business models...
Creating Value through Governance
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined on this episode by Daniel Trimarchi as we discuss a recent article from a collaboration between KPMG Private Enterprise and The STEP Proje...
The 10 Domains of Family Wealth
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I am joined by Dr Jim Grubman. Jim spoke with us last year in a really popular episode and I am sure that this episode will be equa...
Trust Governance
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we continue our look at Trusts and I speak with Cindy Radu about Trust Governance. In particular we explore the concept of a Tru...
Trusts and Their Uses
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trusts can be a fantastic way to specify how our assets are used and how our wishes are carried out beyond our lifetimes. They can be used to pass dow...
Episode 100!!
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When I started the podcast I had no real expectations beyond trying to put out insightful information to family businesses from experts around the wor...
The Value of Belonging
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Hearn is the Membership Director for the Institute for Family Business and Daniel White is the Assistant Director of the Kansas Family Busines...
A Succession Story with Jeremy Manford
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks show is an interview with Jeremy Manford. Jeremy is the CEO of his family business, Compu-Stor based in Australia. In this interview we dis...
The 5 Rights of Ownership
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode I am joined by Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer from Banyan Global as they discuss the 5 rights of ownership and much more from the...