Every episode of our podcast has posed the same three questions, hoping to track trends across businesses - after 82 episodes, it’s about time we took a look back… In a very special episode of It Runs In The Family, join us for a journey through some of our favourite answers from the likes of Cook, Thatcher’s and Cornishware among many others, with hilarity, practical advice and heartfelt emotions in equal measure. This episode covers: The very first memories that tend to implant themselves into...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min•Ep. 83
In an industry that builds for the present, it takes the care of kinship to build for the future - such is the strategy for Michael and Damien Wynne. These brothers have always been destined to work together, and as Co-Founders of property development company Q New Homes, they’re not afraid to pass up on profit for the benefit of the planet. Learn more about these siblings and how they bring their climate-first homes to life in this week’s It Runs In The Family! This episode covers: The early dr...
Mar 27, 2024•59 min•Ep. 82
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 c...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 81
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 ...
Feb 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 80
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 ...
Feb 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 79
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 beginnings Ho...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 78
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 ep...
Jan 17, 2024•56 min•Ep. 77
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 Cottages How they hold onto their...
Jan 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 76
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 incept...
Dec 20, 2023•46 min•Ep. 75
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 career How the family dynamic plays into their decision making p...
Dec 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 74
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 1983 Standout momen...
Nov 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 73
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 cover...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 72
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 covers: Se...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 71
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 a...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 70
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-Founders Their ‘lay an extra spot at the table’ ethos fun...
Sep 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 69
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 family Mikhel’s pursuit of breaking t...
Sep 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 68
‘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 w...
Aug 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 67
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 fr...
Aug 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 66
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 Famil...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 65
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...
Jul 19, 2023•52 min•Ep. 64
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 c...
Jul 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 63
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 Th...
Jun 21, 2023•47 min•Ep. 62
As one of three Co-Founders, Emma Brooks deals not only with a sibling in business, but a spouse too - a unique blueprint to say the least! Emma is Managing Director of iampro alongside husband Ben, Head of Production, and sister Charlie, whose face you might recognise from over one thousand episodes of EastEnders! We’re joined by Ben & Emma in this week’s podcast to share how their platform trains acting talent, how to keep work talk out of the home, and the importance of boundaries between...
Jun 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 61
Sustainability is the seed at the heart of Teemill, and it’s only grown to such an extravagant extent through the shared vision and values of Mart and Rob Drake-Knight. The siblings behind the brand have leveraged ‘Isle of Wight mentality’ to go full-send with their venture, and it’s a delight to speak with Mart on this week’s It Runs In The Family. Join us in episode 60 for a dive into why your mistakes are your value, separating ‘your toys from theirs’ in business, and dropping ‘Instagram-filt...
May 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 60
It’s been 58 episodes of family business revelations so far on It Runs In The Family, and it’s time we take an exploded view on our marvellous guests, with a forensic look into our very own family business DNA too… As we celebrate an incredible 25 years of Liz Lean PR, we’re recalling some of our favourite moments from the podcast so far, and pulling the common threads to share what we see in their success and in ourselves. This episode covers: Some of our favourite highlights from the huge arra...
May 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 59
Few kitchens in the UK will be unfamiliar with COOK, a business whose youthful ambitions fuelled the success of their award-winning brand. There’s a delightful culture and commitment to quality shared by Co-CEOs Edward Perry and Rosie Brown, who share just a slice of that passion on this week’s ‘It Runs In The Family’. Join us as we dive into the parental roots of their entrepreneurialism, how naivety was a superpower in the early days, and the lasting confidence that external hires bring to the...
Apr 26, 2023•44 min•Ep. 58
When it comes to home decor, one should seldom skim on quality, and that passion seeps through every facet of Yester Home and its 2nd generation Managing Director, Edward Styles. Sharing a glimpse into an entrepreneurial family in which he Co-Founded the business with his parents, Ed joins us on a heartwarming and homely episode of It Runs In The Family. This episode covers: The inception of Yester Home with Ed’s family’s entrepreneurial grounding Working alongside parents and growing into leade...
Apr 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 57
Open Study College began life in a garage 16 years ago, long before remote learning was rife, which makes their multi-million pound growth that much more staggering. Co-Founder Samantha Rutter-Bryant now bears the torch, working closely with sister and Director, Shawna Baker, a dream team whose family spirit manifests throughout the business. The duo join us on It Runs In The Family to share their complementary dynamic, and the caring educational community they're creating. This episode covers: ...
Mar 29, 2023•56 min•Ep. 56
Chocolate: a medium in which 99% of products look near-enough identical. Choc on Choc are proud producers of that dazzling, awe-inspiring 1%. From edible dumbbells and banquets to 6ft chocolate tables and faces of royals, the creative spark behind the business belongs to the father-daughter duo of Kerr Dunlop and Flo Broughton. Get under the skin of this charming, innovative brand as Kerr and Flo join us on this week’s episode of It Runs In The Family! This episode covers: The evolving division ...
Mar 15, 2023•56 min•Ep. 55
Sometimes it’s adversity that can most effectively generate the determination and drive to really succeed. Such is the case with award-winning Henley Distillery. Jacob and Alan Wilson are a formidable father-son duo who have Co-Founded and grown their brand over the last 18 months, a torrid time for most businesses to say the least. So how have they upheld the resilience to push through and create a gin with world acclaim? We hear from the Co-Founders themselves on this week’s episode of It Runs...
Mar 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 54
