Avoiding conflict is a common behavior. It makes sense, of course. Conflict and arguments around the best path forward aren’t fun. No one wants to get into a disagreement. Or do they?

While Reliant Apparel may have had humble beginnings, operations began to pick up steam when Appelhanz was able to recruit someone whom he trusted greatly to help with the business growth: his sister.

It starts with the communication.

One of the most time-worn pieces of advice from successful business leaders is the suggestion to keep separation between one’s personal life and professional life. There are some, however, who can’t separate business from family even if they wanted to.