Family Business Matters

About Family Business Matters

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 how families navigate succession, growth, conflict, and innovation—together. New episodes drop regularly. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to connect or explore more? Visit our website or email us at fec@kenan-flagler.unc.edu. Join our community of bold family business leaders—because your legacy deserves to last.

Publisher

Family Enterprise Center

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Apr 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Building a Transformational Board with Anne Eiting-Klamar

   In this episode of Family Business Matters, Professor of the Practice Amy Renkert-Thomas sits down with Anne Eiting-Klamer, former CEO and current Board Chair of Midmark Corporation, a leading supplier of medical, dental, and animal health care workspace solutions. Anne shares her journey of developing a highly effective and transformational board and reflects on how her perspective has evolved since transitioning from CEO to board chair. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Anne discusses how leaders can successfully engage board members whose expertise may exceed their own, remain humble in the face of challenge, and create an environment where differing viewpoints are welcomed rather than avoided. She also explores the critical role constructive disagreement plays in strengthening decision-making and driving organizational growth. Whether you're a family business leader, board member, or executive seeking to elevate your organization's governance, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, trust, and the power of inviting every voice to the table. In Notes: Get Connected Anne Eiting-Klamer Amy Renkert-Thomas

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Ownership in the Family Firm: What Are Our Roles and Responsibilities?

   Family Enterprise Center co-founders Cooper Biersach and Steve Miller interview each other about defining owner roles and responsibilities for effective family enterprise stewardship.

3. 

   15 Jul 2026

   Curiosity Over Conflict with Dr. Shimul Melwani

   Host Cooper Biersach interviews Dr. Shimul Melwani, exploring how embracing ambivalence and fostering curiosity transforms family business conflict into productive dialogue.

Who has been a guest on Family Business Matters

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Shimul Melwani
• John Oswald
• Brian Turner
• Robin Turner
• Mike Christian

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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