Bill Smith, Royal Cup Coffee: Family Business Today Podcast

    ATLANTA, GA, August 16, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bill Smith, a Royal Cup Coffee shareholder and current board member, recently sat with the "Family Business Today" podcast for an in-depth interview. The discussion touched on various topics related to running a family business.

Host Greg Lewis sits with many family business experts on the podcast to discuss all related news to keep his audience engaged. When Bill Smith, Royal Cup Coffee, said yes to coming on the podcast, he became a perfect guest option with his unique story.

Bill Smith is proud to be part of a successful family business for more than three decades professionally. This ignores the years spent watching his grandfather and father build the company up with each passing decade.

Royal Cup Coffee & Tea has been part of the family since 1950, and Bill Smith played a significant role as a third-generation leader when he assumed the CEO and president role in 2014. Royal Cup Coffee continues to grow today.

Recently, Bill decided to step down and take on a director and strategic advisor role on the board. Royal Cup Coffee is now run by non-family leadership.

Both Bill Smith and Greg Lewis play off each other well during the podcast. It's worth a listen for those wanting to learn more about the positives and negatives of running a family business and those wanting to hear the backstory to Royal Cup Coffee & Tea.

The podcast also focuses on Bill's newer project, Double Iron Consulting. This is a consulting firm by William Smith to help family business owners and executives map out better goals. Setting and meeting expectations is a great motivator for those struggling in the past.

Discussion between the two as they talk about all things family business lasts for roughly 30 minutes. It follows the traditional podcast format, making it easy for subscribers to listen to.

Those checking out the podcast for the first time because of Bill's appearance also learn about all types of business sectors run by families. While most making appearances on the podcast have found success, they also discuss the pitfalls of family-run businesses to help provide listeners with insight on how to avoid them.

About Bill Smith

Bill Smith is the current CEO and founder of Double Iron Consulting. The career businessman provides insight, guidance, and tips on running a successful operation with his company.

Bill Smith spent most of his professional career with his family's Royal Cup Coffee & Tea business. He served as CEO from 2014-2020, reaching new levels of national success during his reign. Currently, he is a director and strategic advisor on the Board of Directors for Royal Cup Coffee, keeping that connection to the original family strong.

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