The HIA Made To Build x Harrisons Joinery Podcast Episode.
The HIA Made To Build x HJ Podcast episode is live and we couldn’t be prouder of these two men.
A few laughs, happy tears and smiles watching this episode.
Geoff you are truly an incredible man, full of more grit and determination than most people realize (and that’s saying something!). Mitch, you now carry so much of the business day in and day out, learning the ropes and jumping in headfirst over the last 26 years. You’ve learnt hard work and dedication from your father, and you do it all with a smile on your face, a joke at the ready, and you somehow manage to be across it all.
Here’s to two men who take everything in their stride, are never afraid of hard work, and continue to keep the legacy alive.
Episode Description, written by HIA - Made To Build:
Running a family business sounds good – until big decisions, pressure, and different opinions hit. Geoff Harrison and Mitch Harrison get into the reality of working father and son – how they handle decision-making, where they coordinate and clash, and how they’ve managed the business handover as Geoff steps back, and Mitch steps up. It’s a straight look at keeping the business moving without blowing up the relationship. They also unpack the shift from old-school craftsmanship to modern systems, what’s worth changing and what isn’t. Plus, how business standards, habits, and expectations get passed down to the next crew. This is more than a family business handover – it's legacy. We're talking:
Father-son dynamic
Tradition vs innovation
Stepping up
Mentorship and legacy