
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 h... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

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 must address to provide effecti... more
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 Organizational Behavior. Drawing from her... more
In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Peter Begella sits down with John Oswald, Brian Turner, and Robin Turner of Mills Manufacturing, a 3rd generation manufacturer of highly technical parachute systems based in Asheville, NC, to explore t... more
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?
In this episode of Family Business Matters, host Cooper Biersach... more
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A thoughtful deep-dive into governance, succession, and family dynamics within multigenerational family enterprises. Across recent episodes, guests—from founders and next-generation leaders to academics and governance experts—share practical frameworks for building independent boards, clarifying ownership objectives, and aligning family purpose with business strategy. Notable threads include external directors driving strategic clarity, Bowen Theory and boundary-setting for healthier family collaboration, and actionable policies for employment, governance, and transitions that reduce conflict while sustaining growth. The show routinely pairs real-world experiences with research-backed insights, offering listeners clear takeaways for governa... more
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