My Experience Joining the Family Company
From The Twenty One Clear Podcast by Adam Hatcher
November 20, 2025 · 25 min · Episode 7
About this episode
Adam Hatcher shares his journey of joining the family business and discusses the complexities of family dynamics in a professional setting with guest Andrea Carpenter.
In this episode, Adam Hatcher reflects on his own journey of joining the family business and the realities that come with stepping into a company run by relatives. Featuring a conversation with Andrea Carpenter, president of Transition Strategists and host of Your Next Gen Friend podcast, the discussion unpacks firsthand stories about generational expectations, mixing family ties with company roles, and the challenges of growing into leadership. Listeners will gain honest perspectives on navigating tension, building independence, and chaos-proofing the family business from someone who has lived it. If you’re considering bringing family into your organization—or are part of one already—this episode brings practical insight for every stage of the journey. Links for Andrea Carpenter Website: https://transitionstrategists.com/ Your Next Gen Friend Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-next-gen-friend-a-successors-guide-to-business/id1821493103 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreashaver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yournextgenfriend/ 21C Links Twenty One Clear website: www.21clear.com Adam Hatcher on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/adamhatcher Subscribe to…
People in this episode
Host: Adam Hatcher
Guest: Andrea Carpenter
Topics covered
- family business
- leadership
- generational expectations
- family dynamics
- business challenges
Keywords
- family business
- leadership
- generational expectations
- business challenges
- family dynamics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Transition Strategists, Your Next Gen Friend podcast, Twenty One Clear
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