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Hosted by Family Enterprise Center · business · EN · 22 episodes
Hosted by the Family Enterprise Center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, Family Business Matters shares powerful stories and proven strategies from the world of family enterprise.In each episode, hear from successful family business leaders, UNC faculty, and top experts as they dive into the real challenges and triumphs of building a thriving, multigenerational business. Learn how families navigate succession, growth, conflict, and innovation—together.New episodes drop regularly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to connect or explore more? Visit our website or email us at fec@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.Join our community of bold family business leaders—because your legacy deserves to last.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by the Family Enterprise Center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, Family Business Matters shares powerful stories and proven strategies from the world of family enterprise. In each episode, hear from successful family business leaders, UNC faculty, and top experts as they dive into the real challenges and triumphs of building a thriving, multigenerational business.
Family Business Matters is hosted by Family Enterprise Center. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Preparing, Not Pressuring: Nurturing the Rising Generation for Ownership and Stewardship with Kristen Heaney" (14 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Building a Transformational Board with Anne Eiting-Klamar" (16 September 2026, 29 minutes), and "Ownership in the Family Firm: What Are Our Roles and Responsibilities?" (12 August 2026, 38 minutes).
Family Business Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Family Business Matters is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Family Business Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Family Business Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Family Business Matters are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs and Business & Management Consulting. Family Business Matters has a business audience.
Family Enterprise Center hosts Family Business Matters, a business show with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #22
What does it really mean to prepare the rising generation for a future role in the family enterprise? In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Chris Maslin sits down with Kristen Heaney , founder of In Three...
Episode #21
In this episode of Family Business Matters, Professor of the Practice Amy Renkert-Thomas sits down with Anne Eiting-Klamer , former CEO and current Board Chair of Midmark Corporation, a leading supplier of medical...
Episode #20
What does it really mean to be an owner in a family enterprise? In this episode of Family Business Matters, Family Enterprise Center co-founders Cooper Biersach and Steve Miller explore the three questions every owner...
Episode #19
In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Cooper Biersach sits down with Dr. Shimul Melwani , Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Business Program at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and Professor of...
Episode #17
<p>In family businesses, leadership isn’t just about performance, it’s about endurance, relationships, and legacy. But what if sustaining yourself as a leader wasn’t about pushing harder?</p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode...
Episode #16
<p>Where should we start? How do we manage conflict? How do we help the next generation find purpose and avoid entitlement?</p> <p>In this episode of the The Family Enterprise Center, host Cooper Biersach is joined by...
Episode #15
<p>This Student Voices episode spotlights the undergraduate experience at Carolina through the lens of Molly Malek, a driven student leader whose journey has been shaped by the Family Enterprise Center and the Family...
Episode #14
<p >Families are powerful systems, and sometimes, they’re anxiety‑creating machines. In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Cooper Biersach sits down with therapist and bestselling author Dr. Kathleen...
Episode #13
<p >In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Chris Maslin sits down with father–daughter duo Jamie McLawhorn and Bess McLawhorn of Marsh Properties for a candid conversation on what it really takes to prepare...
Episode #12
<p>This episode of Family Business Matters dives into the role boundaries play in creating healthier relationships and stronger family enterprises. With host Cooper Biersach, our guest, Melissa Mitchell-Blitch, author...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Cooper Biersach sits down with Amy Renkert-Thomas, a lawyer, educator, and former president of her family’s fifth-generation manufacturing business. Amy brings decades...
Episode #10
<p >In this special two-guest episode, Lauren Willets Director of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s The Family Enterprise Center, sits down with brothers Frankie Kelly IV (UNC BSBA ’14, UNC MAC '15)</p> <p >and...
Episode #9
<p >In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Amelia Renkert-Thomas</p> <p >welcomes Nikin Shah, founding partner at Front Porch Venture Partners. Nikin shares his personal journey of growing up around his...
Episode #8
<p>Host: Steve Miller</p> <p>In this episode of The Family Enterprise Center,host Steve Miller</p> <p> sits down with Craig Stephenson, President and CEO of COC Properties, to explore the transformative power of good...
Episode #7
<p>Host: Cooper Biersach</p> <p>In this episode, Cooper Biersach is joined by Chris Maslin — VP of HR and Organizational Development at The Biltmore Company—to unpack the essential elements of a strong family employment...
Episode #6
<p>Cooper Biersach chats with Ted Wentz of Quadratec about his unique path back to the family business—one that began with launching his own venture first. Ted shares honest reflections on the gritty realities of...
Episode #5
<p>Cooper Biersach interviews Cathy Carroll—author of Hug of War and President of Legacy Onward—for a deep dive into polarity thinking. They explore how to move beyond either/or mindsets into both/and conversations that...
Episode #4
<p>Cooper Biersach sits down with Josh Gentine (MBA ’13) to explore his path back to the family business, Sargento, and the parallel journey he’s built as a family business consultant. Josh shares insights on balancing...
Episode #3
<p>Cooper Biersach sits down with Durant Bell to unpack the long road home to the family business, Bell Partners. After building a successful career and reaching the partner track at an outside firm, Durant made the...
Episode #2
Cooper Biersach sits down with Steve Miller to dive into his research on next-generation leaders in family businesses. They share insights on when—and how—to start meaningful conversations with next-gens, the value of...
Recent guests on Family Business Matters. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Senior Manager of U.S. Distribution and National Accounts, Service Corporation International
licensed therapist and mental health writer
UK Medical Director, Manufacturing NI
author of "Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and Logic", Legacy Onward
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