{"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. 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In this episode, Mark and Caroline dig into the quiet (but deadly) drift into success complacency - and, more importantly, how to stop it before it costs you your edge, your clients, or your cash flow. Think of this conversation as a friendly nudge back into the zone where you’re learning, leading, making sharper decisions, and building the future you actually want. It’s all about staying intentional, accountable, and in forward motion. You’ll learn why comfort sneaks up on even the smartest leaders, how to spot stagnation before it shows up in your bank account, and the simple planning habits that keep you growing without burning out.  If you want 2026 to feel lighter, clearer, and more in your control, this episode is your starting point to shifting out of maintenance mode and back into intentional growth. These small mindset and planning tweaks create a business that moves the way you always hoped it would - purposeful, resilient, and deeply aligned with the freedom you set out to build.  Growth isn’t a goal. It’s a discipline. In today's podcast you’ll discover: 00:00 - Learn the subtle signs you’re slipping into stagnation (before it hits your P&L) 01:16 - How comfort weakens leadership, slows decision-making, and creates cash-flow surprises 01:40 - Why seasoned owners stop seeking advice and how it creates blind spots 02:44 - Turning discomfort into creativity, innovation, and sharper problem-solving 03:19 - The real value of collective momentum inside a mastermind (and why couples benefit most) 05:01 - The external feedback l…","meta_description":"If your business feels “fine,” you're already slipping backwards, you just can’t see it yet. 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