Best Familybusiness Podcasts (2024)

1
Ep. 184 - Managing Death and Business with Gary and Keely Van Vlack 37:42

3d ago37:42

37:42

Imagine the doctor telling you that your spouse has 40 minutes to live. What do you do? How do you feel? How do you cope? Tune in to this week’s episode as entrepreneurs Gary and Keely Van Vlack share their story of how close Keely came to dying and how Gary coped. After Keely miraculously got over the hump and her health started to improve, the re…

1
165: How to Overcome Personal Fears in Business Transition, Heather Penny, PhD 28:57

4d ago28:57

28:57

75% of owners express regrets one year after selling. We’re a mission to break the cycle. What do we fear in times of transition? How do we develop a vision for ourselves beyond today? When it comes to business transition, the identity we have – business owner, CEO, leader, family member, all play a part. Heather Penny works with business leaders o…

1
164: Do's and Don'ts of Successful Acquisitions, Kyle Grieve 26:23

10d ago26:23

26:23

Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our newsletter at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com Host of the #1 stock investing podcast in the world, “We Study Billionaires” Kyle Grieve, joins Laurie Barkman on today’s episode. As part of The Investor's Podcast Network, Kyle helps professional investors and business people all over the wo…

1
Ep. 183 - How To Hire and Train Millenials with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui 29:39

15d ago29:39

29:39

If you’re like many business owners, it’s been hard to find good employees. It seems like the younger generation doesn’t want to work and are lazy. Or at least that’s what they say. But think about this, the baby boomers were also considered lazy when they were in their twenties and thirties. They were the hippies. Love not war. In other words, the…

1
163: From Niche Digital Business To 7-Figure Exit, Tony Whatley 38:08

18d ago38:08

38:08

Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, talks with Tony Whatley, a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. Tony is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind with more than 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising acco…

1
59: Mental Health Impacting Intergenerational Wealth Transfers 38:25

24d ago38:25

38:25

In this episode, Aileen Miziolek talks with bestselling author and award-winning speaker, Dr. Thomas Deans, about the impact of mental health on intergenerational wealth transfers and how it led him to write his new book, The Happy Inheritor: How Successful Families Prepare Heirs and Transfer Wealth. Welcome to Let’s Talk Family Enterprise, a podca…

1
162: Revolutionize Your Business Post-Bankruptcy, Greg McDonough 26:35

25d ago26:35

26:35

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, is joined by Greg McDonough, Managing Partner of Blackburn Capital Advisors and host of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast. Listen in as they discuss navigating a business turnaround through bankruptcy.Bankruptcy can be viewed as a tool for recovery rather than a sign of failure. Greg discusses …

1
161: Mastering The Art of Successful Transactions, Susan Keller 22:01

1M ago22:01

22:01

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Susan Keller, Founder of Entrepreneurial Executives. Susan advises businesses from startups to publicly traded companies on growth strategies and transactions. Laurie talks with Susan as a fellow M&A Advisor about why it's valuable for entrepreneurs to get an early start with transi…

1
160: Overcoming Fear and Preparing For a Successful Ownership Transition, Jon Eesley 21:14

1M ago21:14

21:14

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Jon Eesley, founder of Windsor Advisory Group. With over 27 years of experience working with privately held businesses, Jon has helped countless business owners navigate the complexities of succession planning. His approach focuses on understanding clients' personal goals and values to…

1
Ep. 182- The Painful Journey of Entrepreneurship with Paul Hastings 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

What would it be like to go from working 95 hours/week to 0 in an instant? This week’s guest Paul Hastings is here to tell us about it. The sudden change wasn’t by choice. A tragic health issue forced him to stop cold turkey. In the months of recovery he was able to reconnect with his wife, be present for his young kids, and re-evaluate what was im…

1
MR. ERIC FAULKNER .. FOR CITY COUNCIL "TEMECULA" DISTRICT 2 2:29:29

1M ago2:29:29

2:29:29

MR. ERIC FAULKNER FOR TEMECULA DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL 2024.... ericfaulknerd2temecula2024@gmail.comBy Keith Fernandez

1
Ep. 181 - How to Avoid Disaster: Why Working with Your Spouse Can Spell Trouble for Your Business! 31:26

1M ago31:26

31:26

According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, a little more than 10% of businesses are run by husband and wife teams. And that number is continuing to grow as more and more couples are realizing they can make more money working together than in separate jobs or businesses. However, working with your spouse is not as romantic as some may think it is. Ne…

1
159: Focus on Building Value, Not Just Revenue, Darryl Bates-Brownsword 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Darryl Bates-Brownsword, Managing Partner of Succession Plus in the UK. He hosts The Exit Insights Podcast and is a business consultant with over two decades of experience building and selling companies. They discuss the importance of preparing for business exits and scaling entrepr…

1
58: Sustainability and ESG in Family Enterprises 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Host Steve Legler speaks with Professor Pramodita Sharma about sustainability and how family enterprises are uniquely placed to take advantage of business trends in this area. Pramodita shares inspiring stories based on her research, and points family businesses and their advisors into some promising directions. Welcome to Let’s Talk Family Enterpr…

1
158: The Secrets of Successful Business Transactions with Reid Tileston 42:27

2M ago42:27

42:27

Unlock the story behind Reid Tileston's remarkable entrepreneurial journey in this episode of Succession Stories. Join Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®, as she sits down with Reid, a driven acquisition entrepreneur, to dive into his inspiring path from a 23-year-old with $100k to a thriving Anytime Fitness franchisee. Through candid …

1
Ep. 180 - Entrepreneurs: Accomplishments Are Fleeting, Relationships Are Forever with Aaron Walker 38:15

2M ago38:15

38:15

When you start with nothing to starting, building, and selling off multiple businesses to Fortune 500 companies, you’ve got it made, right? That’s not what this week’s guest, Aaron Walker experienced. Before he reached the age of 30 he had already sold his first company to a Fortune 500 competitor. Even though he had no intention of selling, they m…

1
157: Creating A Profitable Niche Business to Sell, David Spray 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with David Spray, Founder and President of Export Advisors, which serves the owners of privately-held, U.S. exporting companies. Over the past 20 years, the firm has created more than $400 million in wealth for hundreds of entrepreneurs and their families from the IC-DISC tax savings progra…

1
Ep. 179 - End Financial Arguments: Most Common Marital Conflicts 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

The reasons why couples fight over money is due to the different attitudes and habits that were formed growing up. Whatever was modeled to us growing up is what we adopt as an adult. As you’re aware, those differences are what causes the conflict. Savers vs. spenders, investors for going into debt, delayed gratification vs immediate pleasure. How d…

1
156: Building Your Business With Exit Strategy In Mind, Mike Malatesta 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Mike Malatesta, CEO of LJP Waste Solutions. Over the past 30 years, Mike's experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He built and sold two waste recycling companies that grossed more than $500M. He’s also an author, podcaster, and advisor to business owners. Mike talks about …

1
Ep. 178 - Get Your Life Back with Jerry Dugan 43:36

2M ago43:36

43:36

As you go through the daily grind of building your business, does it sometime feel like Groundhog Day? Same thing over and over. If you stop and think, do you feel like you and your spouse are growing together or feeling more like roommates? Meet this week’s guest, Jerry Dugan. One day as he was building his career, his wife and kids gave him a sho…

1
MRS. FRAN TURNER ... * HEALING HANDS MASSAGE * 2:24:40

3M ago2:24:40

2:24:40

By keith Fernandez

1
MRS. KARYN JOHNSON .. * KARYN EXPRESS DELIVERS * 1:55:44

3M ago1:55:44

1:55:44

By keith Fernandez

1
Ep. 177 - Mastering Entrepreneurial Partnerships: Navigating The Pitfalls of Working With Your Spouse 30:24

3M ago30:24

30:24

For some groups of married entrepreneurs, working with your spouse is the greatest thing since sliced bread. For others, it’s a disaster. The third group is getting by and the last group doesn’t even want to go there. Regardless of which camp you sit in, this episode is dedicated to you. The married entrepreneur who works with your spouse or is won…

1
57: The Family Office Navigator 36:11

3M ago36:11

36:11

In this episode, host Steve Legler speaks with Professor Peter Vogel of IMD Business School to discuss Vogel's recent book, Family Office Navigator. Together, they highlight the critical role advisors can play when business families consider setting up a family office or want to take a fresh look at what they currently have in place. Welcome to Let…

1
Ep. 176 - Love, Labor, and Limits: Nurturing Balance in Entrepreneurial Marriages with Robert and Kay Lee Fukui 30:03

3M ago30:03

30:03

One of the reasons for the lack of work-life balance is working a lot of hours and taking on too many responsibilities. Whether it’s business or personal related, we tend to say yes to more things than we realize which steals time away from your spouse and kids. So how do we keep from taking on too much so we can maintain a healthy relationship wit…

1
155: Successfully Exiting A Family Business After Turning It Around, JV Crum III 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, sits down with JV Crum III, founder of the Conscious Millionaire Institute and Conscious World Foundation Inc.–a global non-profit that trains youth to become conscious leaders. What happens when you’re asked to join the family business but then discover there are BIG financia…

1
MS. KEISHA CALHOUN ... FABULOUSLY DRESSED BOUTIQUE 1:50:44

3M ago1:50:44

1:50:44

By KEITH FERNANDEZ

1
MR. DAVE LEWIS .. THE 501(C)8 GUY. 1:00:11

3M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

By KEITH FERNANDEZ

1
MR. DAVE LEWIS .." THE 501(C)8 GUY." 48:07

3M ago48:07

48:07

By KEITH FERNANDEZ

3M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

4M ago27:15

27:15

Ralph Ward is the editor of the Corporate Board Magazine and an expert in corporate governance. He’s the author of six books on corporate governance and board issues. I asked him to join me on the show to talk about best practices for private company boards. It’s about governance and strategic guidance. Boards aren’t just for large public companies…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Familybusiness Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide