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We interview small family business owners about their experience of working together in the family business, highlighting what they love about it and sharing challenges they have overcome that other family business owners could learn from. Small Family Businesses range from Mom and Pop's to a few hundred employees, from startups to multigenerational institutions. They are the heart and soul of commerce around the world. Here we celebrate their courage, their persistence, their resilience, and their value in this fast-changing world. They navigate the uncertainty of consumer trends, technology changes, pandemics and more while doing their best to serve the needs and desires of their fellow humans. Join us as we learn from, admire, and celebrate them! Every episode has nuggets of wisdom learned from both previous generation’s experience and plain old trial-and-error. These are the unsung heroes of business, often with everything they own and their family relationships at risk. As members of multi-generation family businesses ourselves, we also discuss our own challenges, failures, and lessons learned. Rather than ask guests to bare their souls, we do it ourselves, so others can avoid or lessen their own experience with similar situations. That’s why we do what we do; so that others can learn from our mistakes and experience. We continue to learn from other family business owners. Join us on this journey.

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January 7, 2026

Family Business Done Right: The Bear Iron Works Story

<p>In this episode of Celebrating Small Family Businesses, we sit down with <strong>Mike and Roggen Frick</strong>, the father-and-son team behind <strong>Bear Iron Works</strong>, a fast-growing manufacturing company serving the civil construction industry nationwide.</p><p>What started as a few handmade rock screens turned into a full-scale operation—launched during COVID—built on trust, clear roles, strong culture, and smart systems. Mike and Roggen share how they’ve grown Bear Iron Works while working remotely, applying corporate principles without losing the heart of a family business.</p><p>This conversation is full of practical insights for family business owners, contractors, and anyone navigating growth without sacrificing relationships.</p><h3>In This Episode, We Discuss:</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How Bear Iron Works got started—almost by accident</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Turning a side hustle into a scalable manufacturing business</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Launching and growing during COVID</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Separating family roles from business roles</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Running operations remotely without losing quality or culture</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Cash flow challenges and the shift to e-commerce</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Applying corporate principles in a small family business</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Building trust across generations</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What’s next for Bear Iron Works</li></ol><br/><h3>About Bear Iron Works</h3><p>Bear Iron Works designs and manufactures heavy-duty equipment for the civil construction industry, including grizzly rock screens, bedding boxes, concrete washout tubs, tracking pads, and more. Their products are built in the U.S. and shipped nationwide.</p><p>🌐 Website: <strong><a href="https://bearironworks.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bearironworks.net</a></strong></p><p>💸 <strong>Listener Discount</strong></p><p>Use code <strong>CELEBRATE</strong> for <strong>5% off</strong> your entire order.</p><h3>Connect with Bear Iron Works</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bearironworks/</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearIronWorks</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearironworks/</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bearironworks</li></ol><br/><h3>Timestamps</h3><p>00:00:00 – Introduction to Bear Iron Works and the Frick family</p><p>00:01:00 – How Bear Iron Works first got started</p><p>00:02:00 – Building grizzly rock screens during college</p><p>00:04:00 – Restarting the business during COVID</p><p>00:05:00 – Early growth and first major customers</p><p>00:07:00 – Running the business remotely</p><p>00:09:00 – Separating family and business roles</p><p>00:12:00 – Growing up in construction and learning in the field</p><p>00:15:00 – Standing out in the construction management world</p><p>00:16:00 – Being offered buyouts—and saying no</p><p>00:18:00 – Cash flow challenges during rapid growth</p><p>00:20:00 – Moving to e-commerce to stabilize cash flow</p><p>00:23:00 – What Mike and Roggen have learned about each other</p><p>00:25:00 – Trust, leadership, and letting the next generation lead</p><p>00:27:00 – Applying corporate principles...

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December 21, 2025

The Deal That Didn’t Happen: Why Walking Away Was the Best Business Move

<p>In this episode of&nbsp;Celebrating Small Family Businesses, we are joined by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Andrea and Ray Bryant. Their story is the perfect example of how one closed door can lead to a much better open one.</p><p>Andrea shares her journey from a burned-out second-grade teacher to a real estate flipper, and finally, to the owner of Staged Right LLC. You’ll hear the incredible story of how they&nbsp;almost&nbsp;bought an existing staging business, only to discover red flags (and a "mean" owner) that made them run in the opposite direction. Instead of buying a legacy of bad vibes, they bought a U-Haul and started from scratch!</p><p>Ray joins the conversation to talk about his role as the supportive spouse with a W2 job, the "Sanford and Son" days of their early inventory, and why he knew Andrea could succeed before she believed it herself.</p><p>We also dive into the nitty-gritty of scaling a family business, including how Andrea built a team so trustworthy that she was able to take a one-month vacation while the business kept humming.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Career Pivot:</strong>&nbsp;Moving from the pressure of standardized testing in schools to the creativity of home staging.</li><li><strong>Due Diligence:</strong>&nbsp;The story of shadowing a business owner for two months and realizing you&nbsp;shouldn't&nbsp;buy their company.</li><li><strong>The "Ray" Factor:</strong>&nbsp;How to balance a full-time job while supporting your spouse’s new entrepreneurial venture (and doing the heavy lifting!).</li><li><strong>Overcoming Imposter Syndrome:</strong>&nbsp;Why "I don't know how to do that" shouldn't stop you.</li><li><strong>The "Clockwork" Moment:</strong>&nbsp;How Andrea successfully stepped away for a month-long vacation without the business falling apart.</li><li><strong>Giving Back:</strong>&nbsp;How Staged Right uses their inventory to support The Joshua House, a local shelter for abused and neglected children.</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Mentioned in this Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Book Recommendation:</strong>&nbsp;Clockwork&nbsp;by Mike Michalowicz (John’s pick for business systems!)</li><li><strong>Charity Spotlight:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.friendsofjoshuahouse.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Joshua House</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Connect with Staged Right:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website:</strong>&nbsp;https://stagedrightllc.com/</li><li><strong>Social Media:</strong>&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/stagedrightllc</li></ul><br/><p><strong>A Note from John &amp; Connie:</strong></p><p>We loved Andrea’s advice at the end:&nbsp;"You can do more than you think you can do."&nbsp;Sometimes, it just takes a supportive partner and a little push to realize your own potential. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review!</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Staged Right LLC</p><p>00:38 Andrea's Journey from Teaching to House Flipping</p><p>01:13 The Unexpected Opportunity</p><p>02:10 Starting Staged Right LLC</p><p>03:43 Challenges and Early Successes</p><p>05:31 The Importance of Staging in Real Estate</p><p>07:53 Personal Stories and Lessons Learned</p><p>13:34 Balancing Business and Personal Life</p><p>16:53 Reflecting on Career Choices</p><p>17:36 Learning About Each Other</p><p>19:19 Advice for Couples in Business</p><p>20:00 Balancing Business and Personal Life</p><p>21:04 The Joy of Staging</p><p>22:43 Charity Work and Giving Back</p><p>23:56 Building a Self-Sustaining Business</p><p>31:05 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</p>

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October 29, 2025

30 Years, 8 Books, Zero Regrets: How Hank & Sharyn Built Yuloff Creative

<p>We had such a blast sitting down with Hank and Sharyn Yuloff of Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions! This husband-and-wife team has been coaching small businesses for over 30 years, and their energy is absolutely infectious.</p><p>What we loved most about this conversation was how real they kept it. From Hank's origin story (involving his mom, a fax machine, and a fateful Thanksgiving dinner) to Sharyn's journey from HR management to becoming a powerhouse business coach, these two prove that the best business partnerships start with genuine friendship and mutual respect.</p><p>They share relatable insights about why small businesses struggle, the real difference between working IN your business versus ON your business, and why you absolutely do NOT need a logo, website, or fancy social media presence to land your first client. (Yes, really!)</p><p>We also dug into the challenges of working with your spouse, the importance of getting coaching (even when you think you can do it all yourself), and how to actually take a vacation when you ARE the business.</p><p><strong>Hank and Sharyn Yuloff</strong> bring a unique perspective to small business marketing. Hank is a targeted marketing tactician with over 35 years of experience helping small businesses grow bigger. Sharyn's expertise spans business affairs, HR, and online marketing. Together, they've created Yuloff Creative Marketing Solutions, offering complete traditional and technological marketing plans for small companies who never thought they could afford a Chief Marketing Officer.</p><p>They teach Small Business Breakthrough Bootcamp intensives and run a coaching program where they work two-on-one with business owners on sales, marketing, HR, and systems. Their clients call them their "Business Easy Button." They're also authors of eight best-selling business books with two more on the way!</p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH HANK AND SHARYN:</strong></p><p>🔗 Free 30-minute consultation: HowToGetThereFaster.com</p><p>📚 Check out their eight best-selling business books on Amazon</p><p>www.YuloffCreative.com</p><p>Facebook Page @YuloffCreative</p><p>Instagram @YuloffCreative</p><p>YouTube Channel www.YouTube.com/YuloffCreative</p><p>LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/yuloffcreativemarketingsolutions</p><p><strong>Their motto says it all:</strong> "If everything happens for a reason, be the reason things happen."</p><p>We absolutely loved this conversation and know you will too. If you're a small business owner feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready to take things to the next level, Hank and Sharyn's wisdom is exactly what you need to hear.</p><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS:</strong></p><p>00:00 Welcome and introductions - Meeting Hank and Sharyn Yuloff</p><p>04:00 The fax machine, Mom's advice, and starting a business on Thanksgiving</p><p>08:00 Why HR is just internal marketing</p><p>16:00 What they've learned about each other working together daily</p><p>19:00 Founder syndrome and why nonprofits ARE businesses</p><p>24:00 You don't need a logo or website to get your first client - Just start!</p><p>26:00 The reality check - You'll work harder but it's more rewarding</p><p>32:00 Serving your life, not serving your business - Taking real vacations</p><p>38:00 What's next and how to connect with Hank and Sharyn</p><p>#FamilyBusiness #BusinessCoaching #MarketingTips #CouplesInBusiness #MarketingStrategy #HRForSmallBusiness #WorkingWithYourSpouse #YuloffCreative</p>

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What is Celebrating Small Family Businesses?

We interview small family business owners about their experience of working together in the family business, highlighting what they love about it and sharing challenges they have overcome that other family business owners could learn from.

Small Family Businesses range from Mom and Pop's to a few hundred employees, from startups to multigenerational institutions. They are the heart and soul of commerce around the world. Here we celebrate their courage, their persistence, their resilience, and their value in this fast-changing world.

They navigate the uncertainty of consumer trends, technology changes, pandemics and more while doing their best to serve the needs and desires of their fellow humans. Join us as we learn from, admire, and celebrate them!

Every episode has nuggets of wisdom learned from both previous generation’s experience and plain old trial-and-error. These are the unsung heroes of business, often with everything they own and their family relationships at risk.

As members of multi-generation family businesses ourselves, we also discuss our own challenges, failures, and lessons learned. Rather than ask guests to bare their souls, we do it ourselves, so others can avoid or lessen their own experience with similar situations.

That’s why we do what we do; so that others can learn from our mistakes and experience. We continue to learn from other family business owners. Join us on this journey.

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