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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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70:25

Creating Trust in Premium Properties for 25 Years...

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2024/03/13

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

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56:57

The Adventurous Hearts Behind Valley and Peak with...

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2024/02/29

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

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45:37

What We LOVE About Family Businesses with Liz & Leila...

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2024/02/14

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

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65:02

The Family Fire Behind a Luxury Lighting Brand 4...

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2024/01/31

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:The story behind Pagazzi’s bold, naive beginningsHow the

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55:54

The Family-First Mentality Steering U-Drive’s Success...

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2024/01/17

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

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52:26

‘The Holidaymaker’s Dating Agency’: Sharing the Pride...

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2024/01/03

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:The story behind how the duo came to run Coastal CottagesHow they hold onto their

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46:02

Taking the Reins of a World-Beating Popcorn Brand...

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2023/12/20

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.Among 4 family Co-Founders is Adam Sopher, whose role now as CEO sees him reside over a business proud to have secured investment and seen its products in Selfridges.We catch up with Adam on this week’s ‘It Runs In The Family’ to discover their delightful story.This episode covers:The business’ swift inception with

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45:06

Designing Space-Grade Feline Furniture with...

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2023/12/07

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:Andy’s journey as a NASA engineer, before his entrepreneurial careerHow the family dynamic plays into their decision making

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42:22

The Family Behind a 5 Year Old’s Dream Come True with...

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2023/11/22

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:How the brand has evolved since its charming inception in 1983Standout moments with

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75:05

The Familial Love and Care Behind Alitex’s Stellar...

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2023/11/08

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:The

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64:53

Creating an Indispensable Life-Changing Tool with...

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2023/10/25

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

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62:46

The Farm Shop of the Future with Teals Co-Founders,...

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2023/10/11

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

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45:13

Cultural Cuisine with a Charming Family Feel with The...

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2023/09/27

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:The strength gained from having multiple Co-FoundersTheir ‘lay an extra spot at the table’ ethos funnelling

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32:03

The Innovation and Fore-sight Behind Iconic Golf...

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2023/09/13

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:Receiving business mentorship from within your entrepreneurial familyMikhel’s pursuit of breaking the ‘3rd

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58:57

The Family Behind the World’s Warmest Sock with...

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2023/08/30

‘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

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43:53

Upholding Decades of Leading Skincare Legacy with...

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2023/08/16

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:The origins of Care of the Skin, harking from a

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60:59

Adding the Familial Touch to an Award-Winning Resort...

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2023/08/02

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

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52:11

Becoming the Guardians of Wookey Hole’s Loving Legacy...

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2023/07/19

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

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46:26

The Values-Led Brand Behind Audrey Hepburn’s Iconic...

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2023/07/05

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:A company

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47:14

Going Global by Accident, Generating Fun by Design...

It Runs In The Family ·

2023/06/21

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

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