The Pros and Cons of Starting or Joining a Family Business

Dreamer’s Den: Entrepreneurs Making the Dream Work

Like there are two sides to every story, there are also two sides to every family business. The beautiful, harmonious side and the dark side. The most recent headline centered around a family business displays a prime example of the dark side. And each member of the family, business, and community has their perspective and side of the story. Timothy Norman, son of Sweetie Pies owner Robbie Montgomery, is under fire after being arrested and charged with orchestrating a murder for hire plot with his nephew, Andre Montgomery. This latest news along with many of the twists and turns that took place during the days of their reality series showed the ugly side of a family business that stemmed from selfishness, greed, and lack of unity. If any similar story has turned you off from starting or joining a family business, don't give up just yet. It's possible to have a beautiful journey of building, growing, and prospering with family. Listen to this episode as I share the pros and cons of collaborating with family on business ventures. For more business tips, follow me on Instagram @dreamworkcreatives More details on the Sweetie Pies story: https://www.ktbs.com/news/national/testimony-reveals-new-details-in-alleged-plot-to-kill-grandson-of-sweetie-pies-tv-star/article_30e9a9e5-f7f2-5b78-8c7d-c44a440098f9.html Mother and daughter who successfully operate multiple businesses: https://www.blackenterprise.com/mom-and-daughter-make-history-open-black-owned-shell-gas-station-in-florida/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dreamers-den/message