TOM ANGELO & KASSIDY ANGELO
Founder and Director, Gioia Hospitality Group
“When the opportunity presented itself to open Daniel’s in Fort Lauderdale, we happened to be at our favorite spot together, in the region of Puglia, where hospitality reigns supreme,” Tom remembers. “I presented the opportunity to Kassidy to create a brand and bring a world-class dining experience to Fort Lauderdale, the town where she grew up. She was working at J.P. Morgan at the time in the Private Bank, and after she gave it some thought, decided to see if we could make it work together.”
And make it work, they’ve. Daniel’s was simply acknowledged as a Michelin-recommended restaurant and has had clients raving because it opened its doorways. Behind the scenes, the 2 have mastered the artwork of working in concord. “Kassidy keeps me on a very short leash!” Tom jokes, then provides, “In all seriousness, it is sometimes not easy, but we try to set boundaries, as there are lots of stresses incumbent to running the business.”
“I admire my dad’s grit and the unwavering perseverance he’s shown throughout his life,” Kassidy says. “It’s both moving and motivating to witness the dedication and love he invests in our business, along with the countless sacrifices he’s made for our family.”
JULIO CABRERA & ANDY CABRERA
Maestro Cantinero, co-owner and founder, and Head Cantinero, Café La Trova
Julio and Andy’s teamwork began means again—”once I was nearly 4 years outdated,” Andy says. “My father would teach me flair and I’d make appearances at his competitions. Later, I decided to dedicate myself to this profession, and we’ve been working together ever since the opening of Café La Trova.”
At present, Andy is his father’s “right hand man—in the morning, I help him with any emails or new projects, and in the evening, I run the bar so he can focus on being a host to the guests.”
Collectively, they’ve loved beautiful success—Café La Trova was ranked 13th on the checklist of The World’s 50 Greatest Bars Checklist in 2024, the one Florida bar to earn a spot that yr—and overcome troubled occasions. “The 2020 COVID Pandemic was one of the toughest challenges we’ve ever faced,” Andy says. “We were struck with the fear of the possibility of never opening again.” However they pivoted, beginning a Glad Hour video collection on Instagram the place they might submit a basic cocktail every single day till they have been in a position to open Café La Trova’s doorways once more.
“Working with family is tough — it is not for everybody,” Andy notes. “You will get tested, you will get demoralized, but you cannot give up. Once you understand that it’s all give and take and you learn to harmoniously work together, you will create a beautiful bond.”
BILL FEINBERG & KARA FEINBERG
President and Director of Advertising and marketing, Allied Kitchen & Bathtub
“I remember going to work with my dad on ‘take your child to work’ days and I was always so excited to spend the day with him and see what he did,” Kara Feinberg Cohen fondly remembers. “I can say that what inspired me to work with my dad as I got older was that exact reason: a chance to spend every day together. I have had other jobs throughout the years and since I returned to Allied after taking some time off to have my kids, I feel that, professionally, I have learned the most from him.”
Their typical workday begins with a assembly to overview the day’s priorities and job particulars. “We spend a lot of time coaching our team together and thinking about how we can support and strengthen our employees,” Kara says. “My dad’s usually juggling a bit of everything, while I focus more on marketing. We collaborate often on ads, social media content, and ideas for the website—it’s a creative rhythm we’ve developed together.”
However variations will come up. “We’re both passionate and have strong ideas,” Kara says. “But my dad gives me a lot of freedom to explore my own path, which has been empowering andsparked a lot of creativity. At the same time, I never take for granted the wisdom he brings. Itrust his perspective and genuinely value his feedback. It’s a balance, but one built on mutual respect.”
CRAIG ZINN & ZACHARY ZINN
President & CEO and Company Officer, Craig Zinn Automotive Group
“I grew up very involved in the industry—my father was Florida’s first Toyota dealer,” says Craig Zinn, founding father of Craig Zinn Automotive Group. “In 1981, I took that foundation and started what is now our family business.” His son, Zachary, adopted go well with early on. “I started in the parts department at Acura of Pembroke Pines when I was in middle school,” Zachary remembers. “I always looked up to my dad and admired how much he devoted to the business and the community.”
From school research in Automotive Advertising and marketing and Finance to an internship at Spyker within the Netherlands, Zachary was deliberate in his preparation. “It’s been important to me to understand every aspect of the business before stepping into leadership,” he says.
Their father-son dynamic is rooted in mutual respect. “In the office, we are colleagues who happen to be family,” says Craig. “That clarity allows us to make decisions based on what’s best for the company.” Zachary provides, “We communicate often and keep our focus on shared goals.”
Craig’s formulation for achievement begins by defining one another’s roles. “Let your kids earn their place and allow them the space to lead.” Zach provides, “Be intentional in regards to the tradition you wish to construct. For us, giving again is a part of that. Via Subaru’s Share the Love program, we’ve donated greater than $1.6 million to companions like Joe DiMaggio Youngsters’s Hospital, together with funding an Animal-Assisted Remedy endowment. We additionally assist the Humane Society of Broward County and host adoption occasions year-round. When what you are promoting displays your values, success turns into about extra than simply numbers.
TOM MCCAWLEY & MARK MCCAWLEY
Periodontists, McCawley Heart for Laser Periodontics
“Mark worked in the office from a very early age and in the second grade he told his teacher that he wanted to be a periodontist like his dad,” Tom McCauley proudly replies when requested how the father-son duo ended up in enterprise collectively at McCauley Dental.
Blood ties them collectively, however a shared dedication to their sufferers’ dental well being brings a synergy to their skilled partnership. Tom, who has practiced in Fort Lauderdale for over 50 years, brings focus and dedication, which, mixed with Mark’s conscientiousness and honesty for a formulation that works.
In relation to challenges, they know to count on them, in order that they overcome these by taking them in stride. Respecting one another’s standpoint and speaking out their variations additionally helps maintain issues working easily. When requested what he would advise to these pondering of working alongside members of the family, Mark says, “Make sure you get along before you start working together professionally and be sure to celebrate each other’s strengths and overlook their weaknesses.”
RAY CHEHATA AND SONS DAVID & ANDREW CHEHATA
Tri-County Sweeping Companies
“Our father’s always been an entrepreneur,” says David Chehata of his father, Ray, proprietor of Tri-County Companies, which has been in enterprise for greater than 30 years. “Every business he had, he tried to incorporate us as best as he could so we could learn from a young age.” That early publicity formed their path, however the whole lot modified in 2020. “Ray was placed in a coma due to COVID and was on the brink of death,” Andrew remembers. “Once he woke up, it lit a spark in him. He wanted to reach his goal of teaching his kids business.”
In 2021, that imaginative and prescient grew to become actuality with the household’s acquisition of Tri-County. “He had the opportunity to reunite his boys and teach them everything from his past experiences,” says David.
Balancing private {and professional} lives comes naturally to the trio. “We were always great at separating the two,” Andrew explains. “From a disagreement in a meeting to ‘see you later for dinner.’”
Their personalities complement one another. “Ray is the fighter,” says David. “David’s the voice of reason,” provides Ray. “And Andrew sees issues at face value.”
Their proudest second? “Owning our building,” Andrew says. “Ray navigated the deal and guided us every step of the way.”
Ray’s rule stays clear: “Business is business and personal is personal. Never let one destroy the other.”
