It Runs In The Family
Hello! We're Liz & Leila Willingham and welcome to "It Runs In The Family". We're the mother and daughter duo working within the public relations and communications agency, Liz Lean PR. Running a business is hard - really hard. Every business has its challenges and it's own ups and downs - but in a family business, this is often exaggerated by the willingness to speak your mind. But it also has some huge advantages that the corporate cultures just can't compete with. In this podcast, featuring a different family business guest in each episode, we're going to be digging into the stories, values and traditions of other family and multi-generational businesses. We'll explore their history, learnings and how they've developed through the generations and the unique advantages they've had over their competitors. We discover where human relationship migrates into business; the ups, downs, twists, turns and landmark moments that seal the fate of these fascinating organisations. You’ll get to hear some brilliant life stories too; some to make you laugh and others that’ll warm your heart. Many of our clients are family businesses who we've worked very closely with over a number of years - we've heard brilliant stories that reveal true values and fun operating as a family business. We want you to feel inspired by stories of others, find their honesty relatable and reach out to us with your own experiences. If you have any questions for future guests, have a story of your own or have any feedback please do feel free to get in touch on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itrunsinthefamilypodcast/
It Runs In The Family
Love & Pride in a 150 Year Legacy with ACME Whistles’ Simon Topman & Ben McFarlane #22
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Liz & Leila Willingham, Simon Topman, Ben McFarlane
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Season 1
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Episode 22
Regardless of your profession, industry or area of expertise, to love what you do and work on your passion is a trait that manifests itself within your product.
As our first guests to have been passed the baton from another family, ACME Whistles’ Simon Topman & Ben McFarlane exhibit this pride in the history started by Joseph Hudson over 150 years ago.
Simon & Ben are such advocates for the sense of succession and long-term success over financial gain, and their commitment to continuing the legacy is equal parts admirable, motivational and endearingly touching.
This episode covers:
- The inspiration for inventing the first whistle of the 460m that ACME have sold to date
- Nurturing a sense of pride, immersion and curation for your family business rather than that of ownership
- B2B and B2C markets and the new, novel opportunities that each has presented throughout their 150 year history
- The unique sense of fortune to be a part of a family firm built on love and passion
Links and references at: https://lizleanpr.co.uk/podcast-runs-in-the-family/