Mark Mahoney has seen it all—40 years in the beverage industry, six companies founded, and board roles on ten more. But seven years ago, he made a bold move: he bought out his brother to take over the family coffee roasting business, Atomic Coffee.

In this episode, Mark breaks down how he’s built leadership teams that actually care—not just about the numbers, but about the mission and the people.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

👉 How to keep the heart of a family business—even as you scale 👉 Why “corporate” doesn’t have to mean cold and disconnected 👉 The key metrics Mark tracks weekly—and why managing without measuring is a recipe for chaos 👉 His experience buying out a sibling and what made the transition work 👉 How owning a marina business taught him even more about leading people

If you’re a founder who wants to grow a real business—without losing your values—this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen in and get practical advice from someone who’s been in the trenches for decades.