Join the Burgess family at our dinner table, where we explore the power of connection through stories, laughter, and lessons from life and business. Together, we’ll reform the way we think about relationships, success, and growth.

It’s Family Business
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Join the Burgess family at our dinner table, where we explore the power of connection through stories, laughter, and lessons from life and business. Together, we’ll reform the way we think about relationships, success, and growth.
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Recent Episodes

June 19, 2026
Employee, Owner, Founder: What People Never See Behind a Business
<p>What does a business really look like from different seats at the table?</p><p>In this episode of It’s Family Business, we’re joined by Elise Burgess, daughter of Adrian and Cheryl. Having recently undertaken her own entrepreneurial journey, Elise brings a unique perspective on how business feels from both sides. </p><p>Together, we explore how business looks completely different depending on your role as either an employee, a leader, a founder, or someone just starting out on their own. From misconceptions about working for your parents, to the unseen pressures business owners carry, this conversation unpacks what most people never get to see behind a small business.</p><p>We dive into the realities of balancing family and work, the shift in mindset between being an employee and becoming a business owner, generational differences in the workplace, and the lessons that come from growing up around entrepreneurship. The Panel also touches on trust, leadership, delegation, workplace dynamics, and what it really takes to build and sustain a business.</p><p>Whether you’re a young professional building your career, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a business owner navigating leadership and growth, this episode offers an honest look at the perspectives, pressures, and lessons that shape life inside a business.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode you'll learn about:</p><p>• The biggest misconceptions about working in a family business</p><p>• What changes when you step into ownership or leadership</p><p>• The hidden responsibilities business owners carry behind the scenes</p><p>• How different generations approach work and business differently</p><p>• Why business looks completely different depending on your role</p><p>• Lessons from growing up around entrepreneurship and building a business from the ground up</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what employees don’t see, what founders carry, or why people in the same business can experience it so differently, this episode is for you.</p>

May 21, 2026
Why Family Business Works With Lizzie Renkert
<p>In this episode of It's Family Business, Cheryl sits down with Lizzie Renkert— founder of<a href="https://www.lizzierenkertcreative.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Lizzie Renkert Creative</a> and former fashion magazine editor — to talk about the realities of running a business, working with family, and building a career that actually fits your life.</p><p>Lizzie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of fashion publishing to co-founding successful fashion label We Are Kindred, before ultimately launching her own boutique creative agency focused on brand storytelling, marketing strategy, social media, content creation, and small business growth.</p><p>Lizzie also shares powerful advice for aspiring business owners and creatives, including why experience matters, how to navigate uncertainty, and the importance of building a business that aligns with your lifestyle and values.</p><p>If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, creative, marketer, working parent, or someone dreaming about starting your own business, this episode is packed with relatable insights and practical wisdom.</p><p>🎧 Listen now to hear an authentic conversation about family business, entrepreneurship, creativity, resilience, and finding success on your own terms.</p>

May 7, 2026
From Startup to 40 Employees: The Reality of Running a Family Business
<p>What does it really take to run a successful family business with your partner—without it tearing your relationship apart?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of It’s Family Business, we sit down with Dale and Kirsty Neale, owners of a thriving service-based business in the funeral industry, to unpack their journey from humble beginnings to building a 40+ staff operation.</p><p><br></p><p>They share honest insights into:</p><ul><li>Scaling a business from scratch while raising a family</li><li>Managing a growing team and creating a strong workplace culture</li><li>Navigating the challenges of working with your spouse</li><li>Balancing business demands with family life and personal priorities</li><li>The reality of 24/7 businesses and how it impacts relationships</li><li>Lessons learned from business failures, partnerships, and big risks</li><li>Defining success—beyond money, status, and growth</li></ul><p>From “never saying no” in business to learning when to step back and prioritise family, this episode is packed with real, unfiltered advice for business owners, couples in business, and anyone thinking about starting a family-run company.</p><p>Whether you’re scaling your business, struggling with work-life balance, or wondering how to successfully work with your partner—this conversation offers practical takeaways and relatable moments you won’t want to miss.</p>
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