# Family Business Governance That Actually Works Across Three Generations | The Family Biz Show Ep. 126

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Podcast: [The Family Biz Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-biz-show-6510244)
Published: 2026-01-31T16:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if family business governance was less about formal rules—and more about having the right conversations before things break? If you work with family, you know the tension can feel personal fast. "Why does a small disagreement turn into something bigger?" "How do we keep family roles and business roles clear?" "What happens when the next generation wants to grow differently?" "How do we honor the founder without staying stuck?" This conversation gives you the answer. In this episode, you'll hear from Peter Roberti of Adrian Jules, a third-generation custom clothing company with more than 60 years of history. Peter shares how his family works through leadership, succession, planning, communication, and growth while staying committed to craftsmanship, service, and family connection. Peter Roberti is part of the next generation at Adrian Jules, a Rochester-based custom clothier with retail and wholesale divisions. He works alongside family members across the business and also serves as president of the Custom Tailors & Designers Association. The core insight is simple: family business governance works when people are clear about roles, willing to ask for input, and brave enough to talk about hard things early. This episode gives you practical lessons you can apply right away—especially if your family is navigating growth, transition, leadership differences, or tough conversations. In this episode, you'll learn: Why clear roles help reduce family business conflict How tough conversations protect both the business and the relationship Why legacy should guide growth, not prevent it How next-generation leaders can balance heart, data, and discipline Why client experience becomes harder—and more important—as you scale This is a hopeful conversation about building something…

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