{"podcast":{"title":"The Family in Business Podcast","slug":"the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816","podcast_index_feed_id":6326816,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/mastermind-for-business/","website_url":"https://metropolemastermind.com.au/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f049a80e-5a6a-49c9-bba4-3dab582f4317/The-Family-in-Business-Cover-Art-3000x3000.png","author":"Metropole Mastermind","episode_count":134,"summary":"\"For families who build businesses, and businesses that strengthen families” Running a business with family is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It's also one of the hardest. The Family in Business podcast is for Australian family business owners who want to grow a thriving, profitable business together - without letting it strain the relationships that matter most. Each week, hosts Mark and Caroline Creedon share honest conversations, practical strategies, and real-world insights drawn from over three decades of experience helping family businesses across Australia grow, scale, and plan for the future. Whether you're just starting to bring family into the business, trying to scale without burning out, navigating the tricky dynamics of working with a spouse or a sibling, or thinking seriously about succession and passing things on to the next generation - this show is built for you. Mark and Caroline cover the full family business journey: building systems that give you back your time, having the conversations most families avoid, creating a business that can run without you, and building wealth that carries across generations. This isn't a podcast about business in the…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816"},"episode":{"title":"Most People Waste December, Here’s What We Do Instead","slug":"most-people-waste-december-here-s-what-we-do-instead","published_at":"2025-12-15T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816/most-people-waste-december-here-s-what-we-do-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816","url":"https://metropolemastermind.com.au/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f2e0c933-dd69-4cdb-a603-83f1c8a3510d.mp3","summary":"December tends to push business owners into survival mode, racing to meet deadlines, juggling team pressure, and collapsing into the holidays exhausted.  But what if you could make December the most strategic month of the year? In this episode, Mark and Caroline reveal how smart couples in business turn December into a clarity driven reset. You’ll learn how to cut the noise that burned your time this year, identify what actually moved the needle, and walk into January with a plan you can implement, not one you’re scrambling to create. They’ll unpack how to reconnect with your vision, realign your team, reset your leadership energy, and make confident calls about what you're not taking into 2026. Most importantly, you’ll discover the simple shift that helps you show up with more presence, at home and in the business so your life informs the business, not the other way around. If you’re ready to reclaim your time, sharpen your focus, strengthen your team, and walk into the new year with clarity and momentum, this conversation is the perfect reset. In today's podcast you’ll discover: 00:25 - Why December is your most strategic month of the year 01:06 - Why resolutions fail and what to do before January instead 02:11 - How to review what worked, what didn’t, and where your team needs support 02:52 - The power of using December to work on the business, not in it 03:36 - How to identify what truly moved the needle 04:13 - What drained your time, profit, energy, and culture 05:33 - Why presence matters more than hours when it comes to family and leadership 06:52 - How to build your 2026 “Not-To-Do List” 08:12 - How December strengthens team culture 08:46 - Five essential questions to reset your direction 12:38 - The one question that can change your entire 2026 ---------…","meta_description":"December tends to push business owners into survival mode, racing to meet deadlines, juggling team pressure, and collapsing into the holidays exhausted.&n…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1011,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816/episodes/most-people-waste-december-here-s-what-we-do-instead/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-family-in-business-podcast-6326816/most-people-waste-december-here-s-what-we-do-instead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}