You can be great business partners and still drive each other absolutely crazy.

And when your business partner is also your husband, wife, sibling or another family member, those frustrations don't always stay at work.

In this episode of The Family in Business, Mark is joined by Emily from OzRox, who has spent the past 11 years building a business alongside her husband, Carl.

They've navigated some tough decisions, figured out how to balance different responsibilities and learnt that just because you're family doesn't mean you're automatically a great team in business.

But what happens when one person feels they're carrying more than their fair share? Or when a disagreement about the business turns into an argument at home over something completely unrelated?

Mark and Emily get into the realities of working with family, including the conversations that aren't always easy to have, the importance of knowing your roles and what happens when you learn to trust each other enough to let go.

And there's another side to the story.

Because when you get it right, building a business together can give your family more freedom, flexibility and a future you're genuinely proud of.

If you're running a business with someone close to you, there's plenty in this conversation you'll recognise.

Have a listen. It might just save you an argument this weekend.

In today’s episode, you’ll discover:

• 01:19 – The tough decisions that come with building a business together
• 02:34 – Why being family doesn't automatically make you a team
• 03:36 – How business frustrations turn into resentment at home
• 05:39 – Moving from figuring things out to building a business with direction
• 08:05 – Why the right people can change how you approach business
• 09:05 – Finding your roles and learning to stay in your own lane
• 10:22 – Why how you communicate matters more than you think
• 11:16 – Learning to delegate without taking control back
• 12:23 – Building a business that supports your family and your future

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About the Families in Business Podcast

The Families in Business podcast is for family business owners who want to grow a thriving business together, without sacrificing the relationships that matter most.

Each week, Mark and Caroline Creedon bring you honest conversations about the real challenges and opportunities that come with running a business as a family - from scaling and systems, to succession planning, to making sure the business serves your life and not the other way around.

Whether you're in the early growth phase or thinking about passing the business on to the next generation, this podcast will give you practical strategies and a fresh perspective on the family business journey.

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About Your Hosts

Mark and Caroline Creedon are business coaches with over three decades of hands-on experience helping Australian business owners build companies that give them more time, money and freedom. They understand the unique dynamics of running a business with family - because they live it themselves.

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