This episode is an insight into the family dynamics of Priestley’s Gourmet Delights as Xanny interviews a special guest, her father and Priestley’s board member Tony! In this conversation, Xanny and Tony dive into how they ensure that business doesn’t affect their relationship and what the dynamics look like for a family owned and run company. Tony Christopherson has been an integral part of the Priestley’s Gourmet Delights story since its inception nearly 30 years ago. Throughout this episode he shares his personal experiences and insights on how they developed and grew Priestley’s into the business that it is today. He offers a unique perspective on how the family unit was able to navigate the ups and downs that every business encounters and what it took to evolve the once small family business into Australia’s leading dessert wholesaler. Xanny and Tony share their personal business insights and how integral external help was in growing the business to new heights. This episode is a must listen for all small business owners and family run businesses!
About your host: Xanny Christophersen CEO at Priestley’s Gourmet Delights, senior business executive and change agent who is passionate about the foodservice industry.
About your co-host: Tony Christophersen is a well-known figure in the dessert manufacturing industry, as he was an integral part of the Priestley’s Gourmet Delights story since its inception nearly 30 years ago. With his background in marketing, sales and administration, Tony along with a number of family members brought this business to life in 1996. Since then, the business has grown into a sizable business with a footprint of 7,500sqm at the state of the art site in Acacia Ridge. Tony now sits on the Priestley’s board where he has been able to watch his daughter grow and evolve this small family business into Australia’s leading dessert wholesaler.
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