Join Adam Hatcher and special guest Melissa Mitchell-Blitch, author of In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business is Personal, as they unpack one of the core challenges in family business: establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries.

Drawing from real-world stories and lived experience, this episode explores why technical advice alone often falls short and how principles like fairness, firmness, and flexibility can help families thrive when business gets personal.

Through honest conversation and relatable examples, Adam and Melissa deliver fresh perspective on navigating tough decisions when family dynamics and company policies collide. Tune in for practical wisdom that can chaos proof your family business and strengthen your family relationships.

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 Produced By
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Chapters
(00:00) Introducing Melissa Mitchell-Blitch and the Family Business Journey
(01:50) Shifting from Technical Advice to Family Dynamics
(10:15) The Power and Purpose of Boundaries
(18:35) Fair, Firm, Friendly, and Flexible Boundaries
(22:05) The Challenges of Flexibility in Family Businesses
(32:30) Applying Flexibility Thoughtfully and Considering Consequences
(49:11) Responsibility, Entitlement, and Clear Communication
(57:38) Navigating Complexity and Building Skills Together