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Adam Hatcher discusses family business dynamics and the importance of boundaries with guest Melissa Mitchell-Blitch.

Join host Adam Hatcher as he welcomes Melissa Mitchell-Blitch, author of In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business is Personal , for an exploration of family business dynamics and the essential role of boundaries. Melissa draws on her journey from wealth advisor to family business consultant, revealing hard-earned lessons about the emotional and organizational challenges that come with working alongside loved ones. Discover why boundaries are an essential framework that protects both business ambitions and family relationships. This episode offers practical insight for anyone navigating the unique complexities of running a family company. Links for Melissa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamitchellblitch Website: https://melissamitchellblitch.com/ Book: In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business is Personal - https://www.amazon.com/Company-Family-Thrive-Business-Personal/dp/0578761459?sr=8-1 21C Links Twenty One Clear website: www.21clear.com Adam Hatcher on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/adamhatcher Subscribe to the Twenty One Clear newsletter: https://21clear.substack.com/ Bumper Music Still Hot by Nic D, Connor Price (c) Lossless, 2023 Episode…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Hatcher

Guest: Melissa Mitchell-Blitch

Topics covered

• family business dynamics
• boundaries
• emotional challenges
• organizational challenges
• family relationships
• business ambitions

Keywords

• family business
• boundaries
• business dynamics
• emotional challenges
• organizational challenges
• family relationships
• wealth advisor
• consultant

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LinkedIn, Amazon, Twenty One Clear, Snapmarket

Books & works: In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business is Personal

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