The Real Business Podcast Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:48:06 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2110964 en-us © 2026 The Real Business Podcast yes c24c0923-2a00-5406-a427-5582a5173f30 MassMutual episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) MassMutual https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8xy7quxsjtb7qklqwqoyql5scpw0?.jpg The Real Business Podcast Brian Trzcinski Do You Own An Asset or The World's Most Stressful Job? Do You Own An Asset or The World's Most Stressful Job? In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes Jason Early, Founder and CEO of RISR, to open our 2026 series with an important question for business owners: Do You Own An Asset or The World's Most Stressful Job? Too often, owners don't align their business goals with their financial objectives. They haven't spent time thinking about what's important to them post-exit and don't know how to best drive value to the business. Brian and Jason will discuss why its important to treat the business like an asset, and how that approach can help an owner gain clarity in what the business is worth, the role the business can play in current and future income needs, and the risks that can threaten it all. 

]]> In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes Jason Early, Founder and CEO of RISR, to open our 2026 series with an important question for business owners: Do You Own An Asset or The World's Most Stressful Job? Too often, owners don't align their business goals with their financial objectives. They haven't spent time thinking about what's important to them post-exit and don't know how to best drive value to the business. Brian and Jason will discuss why its important to treat the business like an asset, and how that approach can help an owner gain clarity in what the business is worth, the role the business can play in current and future income needs, and the risks that can threaten it all. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-18543110 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1715 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, buysell, exitingbusiness, lifeinsurance, insuranceplanning, retirementplans full false Growth with Purpose: Creating Measurable Business Value Growth with Purpose: Creating Measurable Business Value In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Jeff Armstrong, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Cultivate Advisors, to discuss ways business owners can begin building an effective value growth strategy. Research says value growth is the top success metric that owners track, and Jeff will share how to set realistic expectation about their growth potential with guidance on how to get there. 

]]> In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Jeff Armstrong, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Cultivate Advisors, to discuss ways business owners can begin building an effective value growth strategy. Research says value growth is the top success metric that owners track, and Jeff will share how to set realistic expectation about their growth potential with guidance on how to get there. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-17975060 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1889 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, buysell, exitingbusiness, lifeinsurance, insuranceplanning, retirementplans full false Key Findings from MassMutual's Latest Research Study Key Findings from MassMutual's Latest Research Study In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Micah Brandenburg, President, Legendary Exits to discuss key findings from MassMutual's latest Business Owner Perspectives Study. Brian and Micah discuss topics ranging from value growth to transition planning to coordinating business and personal planning. The results from the survey indicate there are lots of opportunities for owners to plan, grow and protect their most valuable asset.

Guest: Micah Brandenburg of Legendary Exits

https://legendaryexits.com/


]]> In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Micah Brandenburg, President, Legendary Exits to discuss key findings from MassMutual's latest Business Owner Perspectives Study. Brian and Micah discuss topics ranging from value growth to transition planning to coordinating business and personal planning. The results from the survey indicate there are lots of opportunities for owners to plan, grow and protect their most valuable asset.

Guest: Micah Brandenburg of Legendary Exits

https://legendaryexits.com/


]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-17451201 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2743 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, buysell, exitingbusiness, lifeinsurance, insuranceplanning, retirementplans full false For A Successful Sale, Owners Need To Put in the Work For A Successful Sale, Owners Need To Put in the Work John Bartlett, Founder of Brentwood Growth, joins MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski to discuss what every business owner should know about the process of selling a business. In this episode, John and Brian discuss not just best practices for the sale itself, but also the steps owners should take before and after the sale to ensure the business and the owner have an experience worthy of the sweat equity they've put in building a successful business. 

]]> John Bartlett, Founder of Brentwood Growth, joins MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski to discuss what every business owner should know about the process of selling a business. In this episode, John and Brian discuss not just best practices for the sale itself, but also the steps owners should take before and after the sale to ensure the business and the owner have an experience worthy of the sweat equity they've put in building a successful business. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-16967758 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1973 full false What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Buy-Sell Agreements What Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Buy-Sell Agreements A buy-sell agreement is one of the most common business planning strategies. It's vital to business continuity in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. And yet, it's one strategy that's often not implemented properly. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinkski, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Director of Business Owner Markets at MassMutual welcomes Michele Collins, an Estate and Business planning attorney with MassMutual, to discuss the ins, outs and pitfalls of buy-sell agreements.

]]> A buy-sell agreement is one of the most common business planning strategies. It's vital to business continuity in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. And yet, it's one strategy that's often not implemented properly. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinkski, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and Director of Business Owner Markets at MassMutual welcomes Michele Collins, an Estate and Business planning attorney with MassMutual, to discuss the ins, outs and pitfalls of buy-sell agreements.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-16698667 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2391 businessexit, exitplanning, buysellagreement, massmutual, successionplanning, lifeinsurance, transition, smallbusinesspodcast, businessplanningpodcast full false Demystifying Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent Demystifying Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Talent In this episode Brian welcomes David Curylo, Head of Workplace Retirement Solutions at MassMutual to discuss qualified plans and how they can be instrumental in attracting and retaining employees. Brian and David will discuss all the pros and cons, as well as the implications of the Secure Act that Congress recently passed into law and Pooled Employer Plans that make offering retirement plans even easier for business owners. 

]]> In this episode Brian welcomes David Curylo, Head of Workplace Retirement Solutions at MassMutual to discuss qualified plans and how they can be instrumental in attracting and retaining employees. Brian and David will discuss all the pros and cons, as well as the implications of the Secure Act that Congress recently passed into law and Pooled Employer Plans that make offering retirement plans even easier for business owners. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-16108896 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2084 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, buysell, exitingbusiness, lifeinsurance, insuranceplanning, retirementplans full false Family Business Transitions From the Next Gen Perspective Family Business Transitions From the Next Gen Perspective In this episode, we welcome Allen Esrock, Founder of NxtGen Nexus. Allen was raised in a successful family business, but rather than take it over, he made the decision to pursue other career goals. Allen shares what makes the next generation of business owners unique, how best to communicate with them, and why understanding their passions, motivations, and goals can make all the difference when ensuring a successful family business transition. 

]]> In this episode, we welcome Allen Esrock, Founder of NxtGen Nexus. Allen was raised in a successful family business, but rather than take it over, he made the decision to pursue other career goals. Allen shares what makes the next generation of business owners unique, how best to communicate with them, and why understanding their passions, motivations, and goals can make all the difference when ensuring a successful family business transition. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-16072464 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:00:00 -0500 2224 familybusiness, exitplanning, successionplanning, nextgeneration, babyboomers, massmutual, financialpodcast, exitplanningpodcast full false What's Your "Endgame" as a Business Owner? What's Your "Endgame" as a Business Owner? In this episode, Value Builder Senior Vice President Laura Ferguson joins us to discuss the importance of business owners documenting and communicating their "endgame." This crucial conversation can help owners more effectively run their businesses today with their desired future goals in mind, as well as determine what they need financially from the business when they are ready to leave, how they wish to transition ownership, and what is a realistic timeline for exit. The sooner you start planning, the more likely you are to exit on your terms. 

]]> In this episode, Value Builder Senior Vice President Laura Ferguson joins us to discuss the importance of business owners documenting and communicating their "endgame." This crucial conversation can help owners more effectively run their businesses today with their desired future goals in mind, as well as determine what they need financially from the business when they are ready to leave, how they wish to transition ownership, and what is a realistic timeline for exit. The sooner you start planning, the more likely you are to exit on your terms. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-15573625 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1918 full false The Impact of Divorce on a Business Part 2: The Legal Ramifications The Impact of Divorce on a Business Part 2: The Legal Ramifications If you see divorce on the horizon and you haven't done any planning, it's probably already too late. Michael Lundy, Founding and Managing Partner at Older Lundy Koch Martino joins us for Part 2 on how a business can survive through a divorce.  In this episode, we focus on the legal side of things, which include the division of the business as a marital asset and the buy-out or transition of a spouse from the business. 

]]> If you see divorce on the horizon and you haven't done any planning, it's probably already too late. Michael Lundy, Founding and Managing Partner at Older Lundy Koch Martino joins us for Part 2 on how a business can survive through a divorce.  In this episode, we focus on the legal side of things, which include the division of the business as a marital asset and the buy-out or transition of a spouse from the business. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-15105960 Mon, 20 May 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1751 businessexit, extiplanning, businesspodcast, businessdivorce, successionplanning, divorcepodcast, familylaw, businesslaw, estateplanning full false The Impact of Divorce on a Business Part 1: The Valuation Ramifications The Impact of Divorce on a Business Part 1: The Valuation Ramifications Of the six D’s we talk about in business continuity planning, divorce probably gets the least amount of attention. But during divorce proceedings, business owners face an average decline in revenue of $4,000-a-month! As a result, nearly one in 20 business owners closes their doors due to the financial brunt of divorce.  To discuss this important topic, we invited Roxanne Coffelt, a CPA who specializes in business valuations during divorce proceedings, to share her thoughts on how spousal business owners can get through this difficult time, while protecting the business and its value. 

]]> Of the six D’s we talk about in business continuity planning, divorce probably gets the least amount of attention. But during divorce proceedings, business owners face an average decline in revenue of $4,000-a-month! As a result, nearly one in 20 business owners closes their doors due to the financial brunt of divorce.  To discuss this important topic, we invited Roxanne Coffelt, a CPA who specializes in business valuations during divorce proceedings, to share her thoughts on how spousal business owners can get through this difficult time, while protecting the business and its value. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-14676891 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1629 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, roxannecoffelt, divorce, buysell, exitingbusiness full false The Decision Most Business Owners Aren't Making, and Why It's So Important The Decision Most Business Owners Aren't Making, and Why It's So Important The decision to stay and grow your business versus the decision to leave and transition your business often puts a business owner at a crossroads. So rather than face the decision head-on, it gets delayed and ultimately made without much forethought or planning. In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes Sam Mendelsohn of Value Builder to discuss why this decision is so important, why it must be made with sufficient lead time to be successful, and why considering your future personal and financial needs must be a part of the decision-making process. 

]]> The decision to stay and grow your business versus the decision to leave and transition your business often puts a business owner at a crossroads. So rather than face the decision head-on, it gets delayed and ultimately made without much forethought or planning. In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes Sam Mendelsohn of Value Builder to discuss why this decision is so important, why it must be made with sufficient lead time to be successful, and why considering your future personal and financial needs must be a part of the decision-making process. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-14150401 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500 1775 businessownerpodcast, businesspodcast, smallbusinesspodcast, businessexitplanning, exitplanning, babyboomers, transition, sellingyourbusiness full false Let's Meet at the Intersection of Business and Personal Planning Let's Meet at the Intersection of Business and Personal Planning In this epidode, Brian Trzcinski is joined by fellow CEPA and financial planning consultant Jarrod DeSantis of MassMutual to discuss the role the business plays in an owner's personal planning picture. They discuss the three "gaps" all business owners should know--their profit, value and wealth gaps--as well as how planning for the business today can impact an owner's financial outlook in the future. 

]]> In this epidode, Brian Trzcinski is joined by fellow CEPA and financial planning consultant Jarrod DeSantis of MassMutual to discuss the role the business plays in an owner's personal planning picture. They discuss the three "gaps" all business owners should know--their profit, value and wealth gaps--as well as how planning for the business today can impact an owner's financial outlook in the future. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-13912636 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1822 full false Be Ready To Sell... Whether You Want To or Not Be Ready To Sell... Whether You Want To or Not Mavrek CEO Martin Hanson has been in the business of selling businesses for over 30 years, coordinating thousands of transactions worth billions of dollars. In spite of all those deals, Hanson shares that not once, in all those years, has a business owner who called him actually been ready to sell their business. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski leads a candid conversation, and a wake-up call for business owners who anticipate an exit in the next few years. 

]]> Mavrek CEO Martin Hanson has been in the business of selling businesses for over 30 years, coordinating thousands of transactions worth billions of dollars. In spite of all those deals, Hanson shares that not once, in all those years, has a business owner who called him actually been ready to sell their business. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski leads a candid conversation, and a wake-up call for business owners who anticipate an exit in the next few years. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-13669667 Sat, 30 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0400 1992 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, buysell, exitingbusiness, lifeinsurance, insuranceplanning full false Be Ready For When the Business and the Personal Collide Be Ready For When the Business and the Personal Collide In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes veteran Financial Professional Rick Scruggs, of the firm Financial Designs, to discuss how life insurance can be an important component of not just a business owner's personal protection, but their business protection as well. They will share strategies that can help protect the owner and the business from unexpected and unplanned for circumstances. 

]]> In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes veteran Financial Professional Rick Scruggs, of the firm Financial Designs, to discuss how life insurance can be an important component of not just a business owner's personal protection, but their business protection as well. They will share strategies that can help protect the owner and the business from unexpected and unplanned for circumstances. 

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-13345548 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1905 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, buysell, exitingbusiness, lifeinsurance, insuranceplanning full false Mitigating Risk: Insights from MassMutual's "Planning for the Unexpected" Study Mitigating Risk: Insights from MassMutual's "Planning for the Unexpected" Study In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes CEO Coach and author Abby Donnelly to discuss key findings from MassMutual's latest research study "Planning for the Unexpected".  This rank conversation includes real stories about business owners who failed to mitigate risk, and the pitfalls associated with ignoring the details in business succession planning.

]]> In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes CEO Coach and author Abby Donnelly to discuss key findings from MassMutual's latest research study "Planning for the Unexpected".  This rank conversation includes real stories about business owners who failed to mitigate risk, and the pitfalls associated with ignoring the details in business succession planning.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-13113043 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0400 2531 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, lauriebarkman, buysell, exitingbusiness full false Insights From The Business Transitions Sherpa Insights From The Business Transitions Sherpa In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Laurie Barkman, aka "The Business Transition Sherpa" to discuss some key topics from her book The Business Transition Handbook. Hear Brian and Laurie discuss why business owners view "transition" as a negative term and how an owner's mindset about transition--both positive and negative--can impact their business's value, transferability, and future success.

]]> In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Laurie Barkman, aka "The Business Transition Sherpa" to discuss some key topics from her book The Business Transition Handbook. Hear Brian and Laurie discuss why business owners view "transition" as a negative term and how an owner's mindset about transition--both positive and negative--can impact their business's value, transferability, and future success.

]]> https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com/ MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski Buzzsprout-12854959 Mon, 15 May 2023 17:00:00 -0400 2215 massmutual, businessexit, businesstransition, sellingyourbusiness, businessowners, lauriebarkman, buysell, exitingbusiness full false The Intersection of Business Growth and Transferrable Value The Intersection of Business Growth and Transferrable Value Potential value is something business owners are very keen on understanding. Taking a strategic approach to growing value can not just benefit the business for today, but also the owner's financial outlook in the future. In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes George Sandmann, Founder and CEO of Growth Drive, to share his insight on how value growth can set the owner up for future success by making the business easier to run and ultimately more likely to sell or transition.

]]> Potential value is something business owners are very keen on understanding. Taking a strategic approach to growing value can not just benefit the business for today, but also the owner's financial outlook in the future. In this episode, Brian Trzcinski welcomes George Sandmann, Founder and CEO of Growth Drive, to share his insight on how value growth can set the owner up for future success by making the business easier to run and ultimately more likely to sell or transition.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12693647 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1953 full false Coordinating the Needs of the Business with the Needs of the Family Coordinating the Needs of the Business with the Needs of the Family Two words: Family and Business. The two are intrinsically connected, but often operate on divergent planes.  In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Martha L. Sullivan, a CPA and consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, to discuss balancing a thriving business while creating a lifetime of liquidity for today and a legacy for the future.

]]> Two words: Family and Business. The two are intrinsically connected, but often operate on divergent planes.  In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Martha L. Sullivan, a CPA and consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, to discuss balancing a thriving business while creating a lifetime of liquidity for today and a legacy for the future.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12558583 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2089 familybusinesspodcast, exitplanningpodcast, smallbusinesspodcast, businesstransition, massmutual, realbusinesspodcast, expertadvice, estateplanning, lifeinsurance, buysell, financialadvice full false Keep or Leave? A Major Decision Point for Business Owners Keep or Leave? A Major Decision Point for Business Owners At some point in the lifecycle of a business, an owner must make a crucial decision—one that affects the business, family and employees. Do I stay and reinvest my time, energy and money in taking the business to the next level? Or do I leave and move on to the next stage of my personal and professional life? John Warrillow, author of Built To Sell and Founder of ValueBuilder, joins us to share his thoughts on how business owners can best make this decision and how that decision impacts their exit strategy.

]]> At some point in the lifecycle of a business, an owner must make a crucial decision—one that affects the business, family and employees. Do I stay and reinvest my time, energy and money in taking the business to the next level? Or do I leave and move on to the next stage of my personal and professional life? John Warrillow, author of Built To Sell and Founder of ValueBuilder, joins us to share his thoughts on how business owners can best make this decision and how that decision impacts their exit strategy.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12408373 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2001 businessownerpodcast, businesspodcast, smallbusinesspodcast, businessexitplanning, ceopodcast, exitplanning, retirmementplanning, massmutual, chuckrichards full false How the 1% Budget is the Path to Effective Business Planning How the 1% Budget is the Path to Effective Business Planning Business planning is sound business strategy. Yet three areas often come between a business owner and the implemention of effective plans: time, perceived need, and money. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski focuses on how a lack of monetary resources can get in the way of effective business planning with Chuck Richards, CEO of ValuCompass. Chuck asserts that, if you would pay 1% of the value of your investments to have those managed then why wouldn't you do the same for your largest asset--your business?

]]> Business planning is sound business strategy. Yet three areas often come between a business owner and the implemention of effective plans: time, perceived need, and money. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski focuses on how a lack of monetary resources can get in the way of effective business planning with Chuck Richards, CEO of ValuCompass. Chuck asserts that, if you would pay 1% of the value of your investments to have those managed then why wouldn't you do the same for your largest asset--your business?

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12353937 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1872 businessownerpodcast, businesspodcast, smallbusinesspodcast, businessexitplanning, ceopodcast, exitplanning, retirmementplanning, massmutual, chuckrichards full false Decrease Business Risk, Increase Business Value Decrease Business Risk, Increase Business Value Selling a business is not easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it. And while, you may have built a profitable business, there's always inherent risks that could threaten the viability of the business and decrease your value. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Chris Vanderzyden, Managing Partner at Legacy Partners, LLLP to offer practical advice on how to de-risk your business and make it more transferrable.

]]> Selling a business is not easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it. And while, you may have built a profitable business, there's always inherent risks that could threaten the viability of the business and decrease your value. In this episode, MassMutual's Brian Trzcinski welcomes Chris Vanderzyden, Managing Partner at Legacy Partners, LLLP to offer practical advice on how to de-risk your business and make it more transferrable.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12207013 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1847 businessexitplanning, businesspodcast, exitplanningpodcast, smallbusinesspodcast, massmutual, derisk, buysellagreement full false Navigating Your Business Through Challenging Economic Times Navigating Your Business Through Challenging Economic Times The Real Business Podcast, presented by MassMutual, is hosted by business exit planning expert Brian Trzcinski. In this episode, we welcome entrepreneur, author and leadership expert Richard J. Bryan to offer his expertise on ways to recession-proof your business. The year ahead may present challenges, but business owners who are prepared will be in position to seize opportunities and grow their businesses.

]]> The Real Business Podcast, presented by MassMutual, is hosted by business exit planning expert Brian Trzcinski. In this episode, we welcome entrepreneur, author and leadership expert Richard J. Bryan to offer his expertise on ways to recession-proof your business. The year ahead may present challenges, but business owners who are prepared will be in position to seize opportunities and grow their businesses.

]]> Presented by MassMutual Buzzsprout-11997665 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 1539 full false Making Yourself Redundant In Your Business Making Yourself Redundant In Your Business Can you take a vacation without worrying about the integrity of your business? Have you delegated management decisions to your team?  And if you plan to sell or transition your business to the next generation, will you or your presence be an obstacle in that process? It may be "your business". But if you are your business, statistics show that you will likely face significant challenges transitioning. In this conversation, Certified Exit Planning Advisor Brian Trzcinski welcomes John Dini, Founder & CEO of The ExitMap, who shares lessons learned in his 30+ years of helping business owners transition.

]]> Can you take a vacation without worrying about the integrity of your business? Have you delegated management decisions to your team?  And if you plan to sell or transition your business to the next generation, will you or your presence be an obstacle in that process? It may be "your business". But if you are your business, statistics show that you will likely face significant challenges transitioning. In this conversation, Certified Exit Planning Advisor Brian Trzcinski welcomes John Dini, Founder & CEO of The ExitMap, who shares lessons learned in his 30+ years of helping business owners transition.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12010315 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500 1851 smallbusinesspodcast, businesspodcast, businessownerpodcast, businesstransition, businessexitplanning, businessleadership, sellingyourbusiness, massmutual, johndini full false Family Business: What Comes First? The Family... or the Business? Family Business: What Comes First? The Family... or the Business? Mom & Dad built the business, often sacrificing time at home or missing key moments in their children's lives. The kids have literally lived in the business, and may work in the business- but is it really their business? In this episode, Certified Exit Planning Advisor Brian Trzcinski explores this sensitive topic with Lise Stewart, Partner in Charge of Eisner Advisory Group's Family Business Excellence Group. She reveals impactful, real-life stories of what business owners, together with their family, must do to find success in transition.

]]> Mom & Dad built the business, often sacrificing time at home or missing key moments in their children's lives. The kids have literally lived in the business, and may work in the business- but is it really their business? In this episode, Certified Exit Planning Advisor Brian Trzcinski explores this sensitive topic with Lise Stewart, Partner in Charge of Eisner Advisory Group's Family Business Excellence Group. She reveals impactful, real-life stories of what business owners, together with their family, must do to find success in transition.

]]> MassMutual Buzzsprout-12010307 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500 2506 full false