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It Runs In The Family

Liz & Leila Willingham

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

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49:05

The Recipe for Centuries of Success with Stokes Tea &...

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2024/12/19

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

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74:09

The Quintessential Family Business Story with Barker...

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2024/12/05

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’s journey with the family firm is a thrilling ride that pulls on the heart strings, and proudly exhibits what makes family businesses so undeniably special…Join us for a moving story which cuts to the very core of what this podcast is all about.This episode covers:Matthew’s incredible resilience in overcoming countless obstaclesPersonal

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44:26

Capturing Children’s Creativity Across the...

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2024/11/20

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…Steve Le Van is the 2nd generation leader of Le Toy Van, working in complementary harmony with wife and Creative Director, Marie. The charm of Le Toy Van’s products flows through the duo effortlessly, as they share the business’ 30 year history (and exciting future) in this week’s It Runs In The Family!This episode covers:The evolution of Le

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61:38

The Farmhouse Family Behind Award-Winning Dairy with...

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2024/11/06

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 is over 70 years strong, and farming runs firmly in the family’s lineage, so how did a humble Scottish brand find themselves launching products in Dubai?It’s a staggering story, which we hear from Dr Robert and his daughter, Carol, in this week’s It Runs In The Family!This episode covers:The Graham family's 5 generations in their

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22:01

The Art of Perfecting PR & Reputation in Family...

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2024/10/24

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?Luckily, this episode of ‘It Runs In The Family’ is exactly that! We looked back on 26 years of experience and expertise, our journey to this point, what PR means in today’s changing world, and our top tips for how to take your family business reputation to the next level.This episode covers:The early stages of Liz’s

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54:24

The Heart Behind Headhunting with Nurole’s Susie, Ned...

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2024/10/09

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

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59:42

Why You Should Build a Purpose-Driven, Selfless...

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2024/09/25

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

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63:56

The Family Flavour Behind The Avenue Cookery School’s...

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2024/09/13

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 new heights, and for a family with such energy, it’s a joy to explore their equally enrapturing journey in this week’s ‘It Runs In The Family’!This episode covers:How the business took shape, particularly once involving the next generationHandling conflict in an

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46:35

Building on the Legacy of a Century-Old Brand with...

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2024/08/28

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 Chloe’s family involved, it’s a fascinating dynamic that we’re able to explore in this week’s episode of It Runs In The Family!This episode covers:The company’s fascinating work with royaltyWorking with so many family members still in the mixProving yourself worthy in

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66:37

Finding Power in Purpose with Humanness’ Co-Founders,...

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2024/08/14

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 father, Duncan Bruce, have a unique outlook on the family business world brimming with mantras that’ll change your perspective on life itself.Sounds dramatic, but from a business with Humanness in its name, you’d expect nothing less…This episode covers:Whether consciously

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55:00

Improving on Perfection Between Every Generation with...

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2024/07/31

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 spot the need for sustainability in business, we learn what makes them tick!Join us on ‘It Runs In The Family’ to discover how the Stockford family keeps their name alive through the business, the trick to succession planning, and why keeping finances out of the

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67:10

The Complicated Art of Succession Planning with...

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2024/07/18

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 which is a point of contention between the pair…), and the business’ journey has been far from simply smooth sailing.Resilience is a quality shared by so many family businesses, and as you’ll hear on this fascinating episode of It Runs In The Family, Frettens is no

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56:21

Love in Every Bottle: The Care in Crafting a Family...

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2024/07/03

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 Group, a multinational family firm where they still commit to having ‘a little love in every bottle’.Simon & Gina’s journey is utterly fascinating, and the lessons bestowed on their family from generations before are gold dust - tune into this week’s It Runs In The Family to

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41:25

The Family Toy Firm Playing the Long Game with...

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2024/06/19

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 bringing these visions to life is 3rd gen Managing Director, Phil Cassidy.Phil joins us on It Runs In The Family for a look behind the licences, the playful family feel of Casdon, and what makes his international expansion so extraordinary!This episode covers:How the

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51:16

How to Build a Brand to Stand the Test of Time with...

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2024/06/05

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 great-grandsons, and it’s a joy to share a glimpse into this fascinating dynamic as we’re joined this week by Peter Foster on It Runs In The Family.This episode covers:The unique circumstances behind Peter’s involvement in the businessWhy arguments are actually a good

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53:06

World-Renowned Wine from Second-Gen Siblings: The...

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2024/05/22

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

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48:28

The Powerful Pivot Behind the UK’s First Female-Led...

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2024/05/10

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

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40:07

From Family Recipe to Household Name: The Fascinating...

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2024/04/24

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

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31:07

Uncovered: The Family DNA From Our 3 Quickfire...

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2024/04/10

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

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59:10

Putting a Future Focus on Property Development with...

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2024/03/27

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

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