My son works with me at our 120-year-old family business. I'm 72 and have been working there since age 12.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Petri's Plumbing in the early 90th century, how the building looks today, and the company's majority owner, Michael Petri
Petri's Plumbing in the early 90th century and how the building looks today.

Courtesy of Michael Petri

My dad and grandpa were toy inventors. I had to find my own way into the industry.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Alex Kessler headshot
Alex Kessler found his way in the family business.

Courtesy of Alex Kessler

I missed out on a pro basketball career by one cut. At 26, I bought an Irish pub with my mom instead.

Tech Insider : Business
A young man with his arms crossed in a restaurant.
When Jareb Dougherty realized he didn't have a career in basketball, he moved home to run a restaurant with his mom.

Provided by Jareb Dougherty

My husband's family has run the same company for 170 years. I married into it at 24, and now my role is 'family president.'

Tech Insider : Business
Jill Gardner headshot

Courtesy of Jill Gardner

I didn't want to work in my family's warehouse business. After 14 years, I can't imagine leaving.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Ryan Saltzman headshot
Ryan Saltzman works in his family's business

Courtesy of Ryan Saltzman

Billionaire Jim Thompson's daughter now runs his company. He reflects on being a founder and a father.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Jim Thompson is the billionaire founder and chairman of Crown Worldwide.
Jim Thompson is the billionaire founder and chairman of Crown Worldwide.

Edward Wong/South China Morning Post via Getty Images

What it's like to run the family business when your dad is its billionaire founder

Tech Insider : Business
Jennifer Harvey is the CEO of Crown Worldwide.
Jennifer Harvey is the CEO of Crown Worldwide and the daughter of its billionaire founder, Jim Thompson.

Crown Worldwide

I'm a third-generation cafeteria owner with 4 sons. I won't push any of them into this business.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Michael Greene sitting in Matthews Cafeteria.
Michael Greene sitting inside Matthews Cafeteria, where he grew up learning the ins and outs of the food service industry.

Business Insider

I started a business with my parents. We had to learn how to work together and not take things personally.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Family posing for photo
Cornilia Issa started a company with her parents five years ago.

Courtesy of Cornilia Issa

I work at my mother's company alongside my sister. Working in the family business isn't always easy, but I love the job security.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Teddy Rainville and his sister hanging off a company truck
The author (right) works at the family business with his sister (left).

Courtesy of Teddy Rainville

Subscribe to family-business