Podcast Episode 65 - Stop Assuming They All Want It: Getting Clear on ‘The Who’

Описание: Who’s next?

It’s one of the most powerful—and loaded—questions in any family business transition.

In this episode, Transition Guides Marcy McNeal and Deborah Davis unpack “The Who,” a cornerstone of the Transition Compass, and reveal why clarity around ownership, leadership, and stewardship is the true foundation of a successful transition. Tap or click the play button below to listen to Stop Assuming They All Want It: Getting Clear on ‘The Who’ .

Chapters in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to “The Who” on the Transition Compass
01:35 Why the People Question Is the Hardest One
04:25 Founders’ Fears: Letting Go of the Reins
08:10 Successor Assumptions and Honest Conversations
11:45 When Ownership and Leadership Aren’t the Same
16:50 Real Client Stories: Relief in Naming the Truth
21:15 The Role of a Guide in Surfacing Readiness
25:30 The Emotional Shift from Control to Collaboration
30:05 How to Begin Exploring Your “Who” as a Family
34:20 Key Takeaways & Where to Learn More

The Business Transition Roadmap Podcast with Elizabeth Ledoux

How do communities thrive? When businesses experience healthy growth and transition. Join CEO of The Transition Strategists, Elizabeth Ledoux as she and her guests identify what makes a successful business transition roadmap. If you know you want to transition or exit your business “one day”, today is the right day to start planning. This show will give you the roadmap.

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The Transition Strategists have created a podcast exclusively for business owners: The Business Transition Roadmap.

Please join Elizabeth Ledoux and special guests as they share their insights on how to:

Assess potential successors
Why business owners get stuck
Set goals for your business transition
Communicate effectively during succession planning
Address the issues unique to family businesses
Plan a meaningful Next Adventure
Optimize the odds of a successful business transition
Execute the steps in successor development
Prepare your company for new leadership
Treat yourself and others fairly as you execute your transition
Assess various sale options
Create a roadmap to reach the transition you desire all while maintaining your relationships with the most important people in your life.
At The Transition Strategists, we guide family business owners and successors to smooth, successful journeys. Our proven process puts relationships first and keeps businesses thriving. Ready to navigate your Next Adventure™?

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