Our guest today is Bob Romeo, Board Chairman, Romeo Entertainment Group, Nashville, Tennessee. Bob followed in the footsteps of his father, Don Romeo, who founded Romeo Entertainment Group in 1954. Today the 3rd generation, RJ Romeo and Michelle Romeo, are managing the daily operations of REG.

Romeo Entertainment Group is a full-service entertainment agency. For more than 65 years they have managed talent buying for fairs, festivals, clubs, casinos, corporate and rodeo events.

 In this episode of Family Business Today, we will share:

• How Don Romeo started the family business in 1954 and what Romeo Entertainment Group does today.

• Stories about working with acts from Lassie and the Three Stooges to the Rolling Stones and nearly every country act.

• Why it was important to Don and Bob for the company to remain a family business and prepare it for transition to the next generation.

• Why it is important for business owners to be storytellers.

• Advice to a family business owner who may be considering inviting their children to join the family business.

• What the future looks like for Romeo Entertainment Group.

• And more…

To learn more about Romeo Entertainment Group, visit their website at Romeo Entertainment Group.

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Until next time, There’s No Business Like a Family Business…. We Know!