Welcome to our talking family business podcast series, where we explore the different aspects of running a family business. The 6-part series is also available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Eps 1: Establishing the relationship

HLB Mann Judd Partner Stephen Preen and Western Earthmoving (WEM) Managing Director Graham Ragg discuss the early stages of their 50 year working relationship helping WEM grow into NSW’s largest privately-owned civil contractor.

Eps 2: Maintaining the relationship

Stephen Preen and Graham Ragg discuss the original succession when Wal Ragg handed over the reins of WEM, and the massive shifts in industry forcing them to remain ever nimble with their financial planning.

Eps 3: Planning a succession

Stephen Preen and Graham Ragg are joined by Tom Ragg to discuss the nature of succession plans, how to ensure a smooth transition rather than a bump, and why business owners’ children need to be paying better attention.

Eps 4: Regenerating the relationship

HLB Mann Judd Business Advisory Director Tom Roberts and Western Earthmoving General Manager Michael Ragg join the program, bringing unique insights into being a protege, mentoring relationships and building a support network of your own.

Eps 5: The need for routine future-proofing

Stephen Preen, Tom Roberts, Graham and Michael Ragg join forces to expose secrets around the need for constant future proofing.

Eps 6: Successions & siblings

Stephen Preen, Tom Roberts, Graham and Michael Ragg are joined by Tom Ragg, for an open conversation about successions, inheritances and family trusts.