Mitzi Perdue

About The Episode

Double dynasty Mitzi Perdue joins Karen & Ted for a very insightful, value driven conversation around her experience growing up with a family business then later marrying Frank Perdue who was also a part of a family business. Looking at the origin of her own family business, Mitzi goes in-depth on how the business came to life and the mindset of her father who did a fantastic job at believing in people while supporting them to be their best selves. Ted shows fascination with the dynamics of Mitzi’s family business and how it was very forward thinking.

Karen dives deeper into the logistics of Mitzi potentially taking over the company and receives great insight on what it was like to be a part of a family business in the mid 1900’s. Key details are shared by Mitzi about how to keep family businesses running successfully, and the rewards of doing so. Mitzi shares how important it is for a culture to be created for employees to be a part of the bigger picture, to be a huge part of the success of the company. 

The conversation goes into Mitzi & Frank’s relationship, their marriage and important aspects are shared around helping family businesses thrive. The origin story of Perdue Farms brings the dynamics between a father and son and a few tips are shared by Mitzi as to how a son or child can take over a family business with more ease. Ted inquires about rules around family members working outside of the family business and Mitzi shares 3 reasons why it’s important to do so. Karen also provides great insight as to why it’s important for family members to work outside of the family business first.

Karen gets Mitzi’s perspective of the best part of family business and Ted shares that it is quite possible for a business to tear a family apart as family business can be very emotional. Mitzi shares 4 super important tips on communication amongst family business members and provides life guidance that everyone can take to live a better life. Culture is explored deeply near the end of the episode with values that can greatly help a family business succeed.

Connect with Karen & Ted:

Website: https://www.thefamilybusinesspodcast.com/ 

Connect with Mitzi:

Website: https://mitziperdue.com/