Crafting a Legacy: Passing a Business Down to the Next Generation | Made to Build Podcast

Running a family business sounds good – until big decisions, pressure, and different opinions hit. Geoff Harrison and Mitch Harrison get into the reality of working father and son – how they handle decision-making, where they coordinate and clash, and how they’ve managed the business handover as Geoff steps back, and Mitch steps up. It’s a straight look at keeping the business moving without blowing up the relationship. They also unpack the shift from old-school craftsmanship to modern systems, what’s worth changing and what isn’t. Plus, how business standards, habits, and expectations get passed down to the next crew. This is more than a family business handover – it's legacy. We're talking: Father-son dynamic Tradition vs innovation Stepping up Mentorship and legacy Connect: 👉 Harrisonsjoinery.com.au 👉 Instagram: harrisons_joinery 👉 FB: harrisonsjoinerywagga 00:00 Geoff Harrison's Journey: Building a Joinery Business 05:00 Navigating Family Roles and Intense Work Ethic 09:00 The Turning Point for Mitch Stepping Up 13:00 Balancing Technology with Tradition 24:00 Advice for Family Businesses 32:00 Under the Hammer