Get Our Free Guide to Setting a Strong Family Culture!

Episodes

The Best Gift Ever? A Special Christmas Message from the Family Business | S2 E15
Dec. 22, 2021

The Best Gift Ever? A Special Christmas Message from the Family Business | S2 E15

In this final episode of Season 2, we're time traveling back to a special Christmas Sunday to answer the question - what is the best gift ever? https://www.alessifamilybusiness.com/s2e15
The Best Gift Ever? A Special Christmas Message from the Family Business | S2 E15
The Family Business with The Alessis
The Best Gift Ever? A Special Christmas Message from the Family Business | S2 E15
Your Guilt-Free Christmas: How To Break Free of Unrealistic Family Expectations | S2 E14
Dec. 15, 2021

Your Guilt-Free Christmas: How To Break Free of Unrealistic Family Expectations | S2 E14

Does Christmas bring you a bag of guilty feelings every year? If so, the Alessi ladies have some great suggestions on how to get rid of the unrealistic expectations!
Your Guilt-Free Christmas: How To Break Free of Unrealistic Family Expectations | S2 E14
The Family Business with The Alessis
Your Guilt-Free Christmas: How To Break Free of Unrealistic Family Expectations | S2 E14
How to Have a Drama-Free Christmas with The Alessi Ladies | S2 E13
Dec. 8, 2021

How to Have a Drama-Free Christmas with The Alessi Ladies | S2 E13

The Alessi ladies share how they're keeping the Christmas celebrations joyful and drama-free...all while managing a variety of major family changes!
How to Have a Drama-Free Christmas with The Alessi Ladies | S2 E13
The Family Business with The Alessis
How to Have a Drama-Free Christmas with The Alessi Ladies | S2 E13
How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12
Dec. 1, 2021

How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12

The Alessi men break down the (man) plan to a hassle-free Christmas - so you can keep your family in the holiday spirit and keep the stress and conflict out.
Guest: Chris Alessi
How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12
The Family Business with The Alessis
How Men Can Keep The Holidays Happy! Tips for Husbands & Fathers Planning for Christmas | S2 E12
Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11
Nov. 24, 2021

Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11

How do you avoid family conflict at Christmas? In this episode, Steve and Mary share key tips and strategies to keep the joy in your holiday celebrations and eliminate the stressful situations that can dampen your Christmas spirit.
Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11
The Family Business with The Alessis
Keep Your Holiday Happy! Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Celebration | S2 E11
Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
Nov. 17, 2021

Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10

When a senior and junior leader occupy a similar role as communicators, ego and pride can take root, unless the leaders are open and honest. Steve and Chris Alessi share how they blend their unique styles to communicate truth and a common vision to their congregation.
Guest: Chris Alessi
Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
The Family Business with The Alessis
Sharing the Mic: How We Communicate Truth in Our Family Business | S2 E10
Balancing Marriage and Leadership: How We Define Our Roles as Spouses and Co-Leaders | S2 E9
Nov. 10, 2021

Balancing Marriage and Leadership: How We Define Our Roles as Spouses and Co-Leaders | S2 E9

Steve and Mary discuss how they’ve developed a solid marriage relationship, as they lead their home and business together - all while respecting each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
Balancing Marriage and Leadership: How We Define Our Roles as Spouses and Co-Leaders | S2 E9
The Family Business with The Alessis
Balancing Marriage and Leadership: How We Define Our Roles as Spouses and Co-Leaders | S2 E9
What's In a Name? Why Legacy Matters in Our Family Business | S2 E8
Nov. 3, 2021

What's In a Name? Why Legacy Matters in Our Family Business | S2 E8

In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi reflect on the blessing of a good name, and explore how Rev. John Alessi helped to build the Alessi name into one full of legacy and purpose.
What's In a Name? Why Legacy Matters in Our Family Business | S2 E8
The Family Business with The Alessis
What's In a Name? Why Legacy Matters in Our Family Business | S2 E8
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7
Oct. 27, 2021

Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7

We're tackling sibling rivalry and showing you how to keep the peace between your brothers and sisters, even when you work together.
Guest: Chris Alessi
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7
The Family Business with The Alessis
Overcoming Sibling Rivalry and Jealousy in Your Family | S2 E7
Why Being Woke Doesn't Work in Our Family Business | S2 E6
Oct. 20, 2021

Why Being Woke Doesn't Work in Our Family Business | S2 E6

Should "woke culture" be a part of your family's culture? We take a hard look at this mindset and explain why you should carefully evaluate the voices that you allow to speak into your family.
Why Being Woke Doesn't Work in Our Family Business | S2 E6
The Family Business with The Alessis
Why Being Woke Doesn't Work in Our Family Business | S2 E6
Getting Real about Race: How We Embrace Diversity and Reject Division | S2 E5
Oct. 13, 2021

Getting Real about Race: How We Embrace Diversity and Reject Division | S2 E5

We get real about race, culture and maintaining unity in The Family Business in a transparent talk between Steve Alessi and church staff member Allen C. Paul.
Getting Real about Race: How We Embrace Diversity and Reject Division | S2 E5
The Family Business with The Alessis
Getting Real about Race: How We Embrace Diversity and Reject Division | S2 E5
Why We Chose Homeschooling (and Why You Should Consider It) | S2 E4
Oct. 6, 2021

Why We Chose Homeschooling (and Why You Should Consider It) | S2 E4

Just like your family, The Alessi family had to make decisions about education - and they chose to switch to homeschooling. Here they share how you can make the transition even if you are working full-time, or are concerned about your ability to educate your children.
Why We Chose Homeschooling (and Why You Should Consider It) | S2 E4
The Family Business with The Alessis
Why We Chose Homeschooling (and Why You Should Consider It) | S2 E4
Teaching Your Kids to Love God and Serve Others | Ask the Alessis Q&A | S2 E3
Sept. 29, 2021

Teaching Your Kids to Love God and Serve Others | Ask the Alessis Q&A | S2 E3

The Alessis are answering your parenting questions in this episode, including some timely advice on how to get your family excited about serving God and helping others.
Teaching Your Kids to Love God and Serve Others | Ask the Alessis Q&A | S2 E3
The Family Business with The Alessis
Teaching Your Kids to Love God and Serve Others | Ask the Alessis Q&A | S2 E3
Confessions of a Control Freak | S2 E2
Sept. 22, 2021

Confessions of a Control Freak | S2 E2

The Alessis are confessing their desire for control (well, at least one Alessi does)...and discover why a little control isn't always a bad thing.
Confessions of a Control Freak | S2 E2
The Family Business with The Alessis
Confessions of a Control Freak | S2 E2
I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1
Sept. 15, 2021

I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1

Do you hate the way a loved one speaks to you? In this episode, the Alessis are talking about the way they talk to each other - which can sometimes be a struggle even for people who love each other dearly.
I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1
The Family Business with The Alessis
I Hate It When You Talk To Me That Way! | S2 E1