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#3 Why Most Family Businesses Fail—And How This One Didn’t

What does it take to build a business that not only survives—but thrives—for over 65 years?

In this episode, Nicole Alicea sits down with Anthony Perrone, CEO of Pin Chasers, a family-owned business that has successfully adapted through decades of economic shifts, cultural change, and evolving consumer behavior.

From his father starting as a teenager cleaning ashtrays to eventually owning the business, this is a real story of grit, reinvention, and long-term thinking.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Pin Chasers evolved from a traditional bowling alley into a modern entertainment brand

• The mindset required to lead a multi-generational family business

• How to overcome negative industry stereotypes through branding and experience

• Why reinvesting in your business is critical to long-term success

• How customer experience—not just product—drives growth

• What it takes to stay relevant in a 100-year-old industry

If you’re building a business for the long game, this episode delivers lessons you can apply immediately.

Produced by David “Fingers” Bell and Nicole Valentin Alicea.

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