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Building a Family Business From Scratch with Lauren Dudley Stephens

When I sat down with Lauren Stephens of Dudley Stephens, what struck me most was how many beginnings sit inside her story: the career she thought she’d have, the infertility journey that shifted her path, and the unexpected moment she realized she had an idea worth betting on.

In this conversation, Lauren shares how she launched a family business before she felt ready, and why signing a formal agreement early on became one of the smartest decisions they made.

Lauren also opens up about the parts no one prepares you for: managing people for the first time, staying steady when customers or…

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