It's a happy medium. Another important lesson, he continues, is to respect authority. I was taught that there's only one boss, and when the boss speaks, that's the way its done. There's never any feuding over the final say. Still, he says, his children make important contributions to the business based on their experiences.
Young people are up on trends.
Looking to the time when he takes over the family business, Pete Colla says he tries to be involved in community groups in order to meet people and build clientele. Being the heir of a multi-generation family business is not terribly daunting, he says. I'm enjoying the time with my sister and dad. I'll never be able to get this again in my life. And the business comes pretty natural.