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Family Business Matters

Family Enterprise Center
Family Business
Governance
Family Enterprise Center
Boundaries
Succession Planning
Polyzen
Kelly Benefits
Rising Gen Development
Bowen Family Systems Theory
Energy Crafting
Real Estate
Family Enterprise
Family Business Club
Quadratec
Rising Generation
Independent Directors
Multigenerational Business
Leadership In Family Business
Front Porch Venture Partners
Board Of Directors

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

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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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Recent Guests

Shimul Melwani
Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Business Program and Professor of Organizational Behavior
Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC
Episode: Curiosity Over Conflict with Dr. Shimul Melwani
John Oswald
President and CEO of Mills Manufacturing
Mills Manufacturing
Episode: The Leap to Independent Governance: Lessons from Mills Manufacturing
Robin Turner Oswald
Board member and shareholder of Mills Manufacturing
Mills Manufacturing
Episode: The Leap to Independent Governance: Lessons from Mills Manufacturing
Brian Turner
Former employee, shareholder and board member of Mills Manufacturing
Mills Manufacturing
Episode: The Leap to Independent Governance: Lessons from Mills Manufacturing
Mike Christian
Professor at Kenan-Flagler, expert on energy crafting, resilience, and leadership coaching
University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School
Episode: The Science of Sustainable Leadership with Dr. Mike Christian
Molly Malek
Junior at UNC Carolina, president of the Family Business Club
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Family Business Club
Episode: Student Voices: The Power of Community and Belonging at Carolina with Molly Malek
Dr. Kathleen Smith
Licensed professional counselor; Bowen Center expert
Bowen Center
Episode: From Anxiety to Curiosity: Tools from Bowen Systems Theory with Dr. Kathleen Smith
Bess McLawhorn
Daughter in G4, Marsh Properties
Marsh Properties
Episode: How to Invest in Your Rising-Gen with Bess and Jamie McLawhorn
Jamie McLawhorn
Father in G3, Marsh Properties
Marsh Properties
Episode: How to Invest in Your Rising-Gen with Bess and Jamie McLawhorn

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Cooper Biersach
Host of Family Business Matters and involved with the Family Enterprise Center

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great Learning Tool

    Family businesses are forever evolving, and I love to learn from others who generously share their experiences. The interviewers and their guests knock it out of the park.

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    griffclt
    United States4 months ago

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Strong emphasis on governance and succession resonates with sponsors and guests alike.
Listeners appreciate in-depth governance insights tied to real-family cases.
Quality guests and practical, actionable frameworks.

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Student Voices: The Power of Community and Belonging at Carolina with Molly Malek
Q: What would you say to a prospective student considering joining the Family Business Club and engaging with the center?
Molly encourages joining, emphasizing low commitment but high impact, diverse members, valuable experiences, and the sense of belonging that comes from being part of a community that supports personal and professional growth.
Student Voices: The Power of Community and Belonging at Carolina with Molly Malek
Q: What has surprised you most about being part of this community and the center's programs so far?
She highlights the accessibility and warmth of staff, the practical, hands-on learning environment, and the supportive network of students, alumni, and practitioners that makes the experience feel like a close-knit community.
Student Voices: The Power of Community and Belonging at Carolina with Molly Malek
Q: Now, you touched a little bit on your parents' family business backgrounds—could you share more about how that shaped your path?
Molly explains her parents' roles in a wine-related family business and a consulting firm, how those experiences influenced her curiosity about business, and how involvement with the Family Business Club helped her connect those insights to her own studies and leadership.
How to Invest in Your Rising-Gen with Bess and Jamie McLawhorn
Q: Jamie, what prompted you to begin intentionally putting a formal program together that brought alignment among the family and getting everybody on the same page?
The inspiration came from a family business forum where three key practices emerged: run the business well, communicate openly among the family, and invest in the next generation; they realized a formal program was needed to provide structure, clarity, and credible pathways for G4s to join as future owners and employees.
Creating a Family Employment Policy that Works for the Family and the Business with Chris Maslin
Q: Well, let's just dive right in today. Would you please share with our listeners a bit about your story?
Chris discusses his entry into family business, his long tenure at The Biltmore Company, and his focus on developing the rising generation within a fifth-generation family enterprise, including his coaching and guest lecturer role.

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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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3. Robin Turner Oswald
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5. Mike Christian
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7. Dr. Kathleen Smith
8. Bess McLawhorn

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