Getting The Sticky On Working In A Family Business

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Getting The Sticky On Working In A Family Business

Rachel Klaver

Jul 28, 2022

I’ve got a particular love for family run businesses because we’ve got one ourselves! So when I heard that Fiona from The Damson Collection was now working alongside her son in her business, I really wanted to find out how that dynamic works.

Fiona was an editorial and commercial photographer for twenty-five years, until she had to find an alternative income after losing her ability to see with binocular vision. (it’s since been restored) She had started up a macaron business, and moved to Hawkes Bay to run it. While there she bought The Damson Collection from the orchardists who had started it, and since then has grown into an award winning business.

The business had mainly sold their Damson plum based products via markets and retailers. With a pandemic impacting both of these avenues, Fiona had to move online fast - and thankfully her son Rogan was there to help. He stepped in, took over the online side, and the packing of orders and the team was born.

Now several years into this new combination, the mother and son duo continue to work together, with both contributing significantly different skills into the mix.

The Damson Collection has won both national and international awards for their products, and with more new and innovative ideas in the pipeline, it’s clear that this business is definitely going places.

In this episode we cover:

How Fiona grew her business
Here initial plans for the business, and why they’re still in development
How Fiona’s been able to move out of operations
How Rogan and Fiona work together in the business
What’s up next for The Damson Collection

Important Links

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Rachel’s YouTube Channel

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Welcome to "Confident Content," the ultimate podcast for small business owners who want to create marketing content with confidence. I'm Rachel Klaver, your trusted content marketing coach, and I'm here to empower you every step of the way. In each episode of "Confident Content," we dive deep into the world of content creation, equipping you with the knowledge and support you need to become a pro in crafting captivating marketing materials. Whether it's long or short-form content, including engaging blogs, compelling videos, or captivating captions, we cover it all. Consider this podcast your go-to resource for all your content creation needs. But "Confident Content" is more than just expert advice from me. We bring in guest experts who share their invaluable insights and knowledge, providing you with diverse perspectives and strategies. Plus, we offer live coaching sessions where I personally work with small business owners like you, helping you fine-tune your content marketing strategies for optimal results. Being a small business owner myself, I understand the challenges of finding the time, energy, and focus to create effective marketing content. With over twenty years of experience in content marketing, I've honed my skills and developed my own system, which I share with my "Content Masterwebbers" and in my book, "Be a Spider, Build a Web." "Confident Content" is your gateway to building a sticky content web that effectively markets your business. I'm bringing my wealth of knowledge and experience directly to you, so you can grow your business with confidence. Subscribe to "Confident Content" today and gain access to practical, up-to-date, step-by-step tactics and strategies that will not only attract your target audience but also align with your values and goals. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of confidence-building in content creation. Let's unleash the power of your content together. Join me on "Confident Content" and let's get ready to get confident with our content!

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