Ever wonder if I really did walk uphill both ways to school? Or how my family managed to squeeze a dozen kids into a single car before anyone even thought about seatbelts? Join me, Brian Hahn, on this week’s episode of Mixing Family and Business, as we unwrap stories from our childhoods and the real-world advice that’s shaped our journey running multiple businesses together.

Tune in as I swap memories with Shirley and Kim about getting to school in the 1940s and ’50s—bicycles, jam-packed school buses, and those legendary farm-country carpools. Spoiler alert: Iowa really is that flat!

Then, we turn from nostalgia to the power of advice, what’s worth acting on, what you can leave behind, and the honest truth about the lessons that stuck (including the ones I ignored at my own risk). I’ll share the best business wisdom I ever got, the worst, and how I’ve learned to filter advice from trusted friends, family, and experts alike.

Hit play and take the ride with us! Whether you’re running a family business, starting a new venture, or just curious about how life lessons shape leadership, you’ll find something here for you.

Got a story to share or a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Email Brian at [email protected]. 

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