{"podcast":{"title":"The Family Biz Show","slug":"the-family-biz-show-6510244","podcast_index_feed_id":6510244,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/276707/rss","website_url":"https://www.familybusinessflywheel.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/7/a/e/37ae86cb6f3653ce/The-Family-Biz-Show-green-border.jpg","author":"Michael Palumbos","episode_count":132,"summary":"Join host Michael Palumbos and new guests every episode as they talk about everything from navigating family business transitions, wealth transition, business growth strategies, family conflict, leadership and team development and more. Don't forget to share your favorite episodes with others. Tag us with #thefamilybizshow! If you're a family business or a family business consultant and want to be on the show, share your story and help other family businesses, send us an email to producer@thefamilybizshow.com or visit us at The Family Biz Show | Family Business Podcast With Michael Palumbos (familywealthandlegacy.com) to fill out our web form! Securities and investment advisory services offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Osaic Wealth is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of Osaic Wealth.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T06:19:46.952474+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-biz-show-6510244"},"episode":{"title":"How Three Generations Built a Thriving Tile Business | The Family Biz Show Ep. 111","slug":"how-three-generations-built-a-thriving-tile-business-the-family-biz-show-ep-111","published_at":"2025-03-31T19:07:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-biz-show-6510244/how-three-generations-built-a-thriving-tile-business-the-family-biz-show-ep-111","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-biz-show-6510244","url":"https://thefamilybizshow.libsyn.com/how-three-generations-built-a-thriving-tile-business-the-family-biz-show-ep-111","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thefamilybizshow/Ep_111_-_Edited_Audio.mp3?dest-id=2118167","summary":"What does it take to build a business that lasts for generations? Not years. Not decades. Generations. Have you ever wondered: \"Will the next generation want to join the business?\" \"How do we pass leadership without losing momentum?\" \"Can a family business continue growing while staying true to its roots?\" \"What separates businesses that survive from those that disappear?\" This conversation offers a real-world example. For more than 50 years, the Firkins family has built, expanded, and evolved Tile Wholesalers through changing markets, economic shifts, industry disruptions, and generational transitions. In this episode, Michael Palumbos sits down with three generations of the Firkins family to explore the decisions, relationships, and leadership principles that helped transform a one-man operation into a thriving regional business. Meet the Guests Al Firkins founded Tile Wholesalers in 1972 after years of industry experience and a willingness to take a leap into entrepreneurship. Dave Firkins , second-generation president, helped expand the company into commercial markets, modernize operations, and lead significant growth initiatives. Kathryn Firkins , Vice President, provides a unique perspective on family relationships, communication, and the trust required to work alongside family members every day. Conor Firkins , third-generation leader, shares how he is preparing to guide the business into its next chapter. Thriving family businesses don't survive because they avoid change. They survive because they embrace change while preserving the values that matter most. The Firkins family demonstrates how trust, communication, service, and continuous learning can create a foundation strong enough to support multiple generations of leadership. In This Episode, You'll Learn:…","meta_description":"What does it take to build a business that lasts for generations? Not years. Not decades. Generations. Have you ever wondered: \"Will the next generation w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3205,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-family-biz-show-6510244/episodes/how-three-generations-built-a-thriving-tile-business-the-family-biz-show-ep-111/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-biz-show-6510244/how-three-generations-built-a-thriving-tile-business-the-family-biz-show-ep-111.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}