Your Next Gen Friend is the podcast for successors—whether you’re stepping into a family business, a privately held company, or simply the expectations tied to someone else’s legacy. I’m Andrea: G2, a successor in a privately owned business, and a guide for the next generation navigating identity, pressure, and purpose inside family systems. This show is for those of us in the in-between... honoring what came before while trying to build something that’s truly our own. Whether you’re blood f ...
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A podcast for business owners who are looking for expert advice on exit strategies and business transitions - pointing listeners to attend the Business Transitions Summit in May for further exploration. The Business Transitions Summit Podcast is hosted by Tom Bronson, CEO of Mastery Partners. Mastery Partners equips business owners to maximize business value so that they can transition on their terms. Check us out at masterypartners.com.
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Welcome to Accelerating Energy, a new podcast powered by Sidley Austin LLP. Join us as we drill down on critical, and late-breaking, energy transition topics from all corners of industry. Each episode will introduce you to guests with unique perspectives as we investigate the business, legal, and policy concerns of this fast-evolving landscape. Accelerating Energy is hosted by Ken Irvin and Cliff Vrielink, partners in Sidley’s global Energy practice.
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A podcast sharing tips for Veterans that want to build a purposeful life during and after their enlistment. Follow as I share my journey.
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Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Podcast with Peter Boolkah | Business Coach | The Transition Guy®
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Without doubt, the last few years have been the most testing any of us have faced. And the global business landscape continues to present us with unprecedented challenges. However, I'd like to help you ensure that during the next 12 months you start to achieve the ambitions you have for your business. Our lives, our businesses, our futures are what we make them. My Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Podcast will help you take control of your business (and your life) while growing and transition ...
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Bumpers for the Business: How EOS Gives Successors Clarity
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59:05What happens when successors finally have a system that helps them lead with clarity instead of chaos? Andrea sits down with Adam Hill and Jacqueline Jensen to explore how EOS (the Entrepreneurial Operating System) changed their leadership—and their companies. You’ll hear their origin stories in family business, what EOS made possible, and their fa…
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Deal Disruption or Market Opportunity? The Impact of Texas Senate Bill 6 on Project Finance
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31:01저자 Sidley Austin LLP
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Generation 1.5: How JR Ramji Is Building Legacy and New Playbooks at 20
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32:18What does it mean to be Generation 1.5—old enough to remember the drywall dust, young enough to build the next playbook? At just 20 years old, JR runs leasing at Victory Real Estate Group, sits at city council meetings for development projects, and co-founded NextGenX—a peer group for successors who know legacy is about people, not just money. He a…
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Steward the Seat: AJ Treleven on Family Governance That Grows
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49:23Ever felt like the transition timeline is moving impossibly slow—while your career clock is ticking fast? AJ Treleven (EVP, Sprague Pest Solutions) walks us through the governance backbone of a century-old family enterprise: outside directors to buffer family from operations, a two-meeting cadence that separates fiduciary work from family dynamics,…
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Choosing What Not to Inherit: Andrea on Legacy, Identity & Becoming
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11:40This solo episode is a little different. Andrea shares her personal answers to the three reflective questions she now asks every guest on the podcast—designed to move us through past, present, and future. ✨ Questions explored in this episode: What have I chosen not to inherit? What’s a part of my story that I’m learning to honor right now? In one w…
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You Are Not the Business: Legacy, Energy & Leadership with Anne Bauer
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43:15What if stepping into family business leadership meant putting on someone else’s suit every day—literally and figuratively? In this episode, Andrea sits down with sixth-generation CEO Anne Bauer, who shares how trying to lead like her dad left her feeling disconnected and creatively stuck. Anne opens up about the moment she realized she needed to s…
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Role, Vision, and Power Shifts for Business Successors
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12:40What if I told you that business transition isn't just about changing ownership—it's about six fundamental transformations that happen to both the successor and the current owner? In this solo episode, Andrea introduces the Six Metamorphoses of Business Transition, a framework that helps families and business teams understand the psychological and …
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Speed to Power or Policy Paralysis? The OBBBA and America’s Clean Energy Future
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38:55The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is now law, marking a major shift in U.S. energy policy and the beginning of a broader effort to rewire America’s energy future. With its passage, the OBBBA rolls back many key clean energy tax incentives and reestablishes a focus on fossil fuel development. This seismic shift comes just as the stakes for U.S.…
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What goes through your mind when someone asks you to be their successor? For Andrea, it wasn't immediate excitement—it was a flood of very real fears and questions. In this honest and relatable episode, Andrea takes you inside her thought process when Elizabeth first asked her to become the successor at The Transition Strategists. From meeting Eliz…
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Andrea tackles one of the most loaded phrases in family business: "You're next." Whether it's taking over the family business, stepping into leadership alongside siblings, or inheriting family wealth responsibilities, being told you're next rarely comes with the clarity successors actually need. In this vulnerable and practical episode, Andrea shar…
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Taking Ownership: From Inheritance Shame to Empowerment with Suzy Riedman
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42:54In this candid conversation, Andrea and Suzy explore the complex emotions that come with inheriting family wealth. Suzy, a third-generation wealth inheritor, shares her journey from feeling shame about "unearned" money to becoming empowered to take control of her financial future. Key Topics: Wrestling with the psychology of inherited wealth and fi…
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After launching with a powerful three-part series on sibling dynamics, Andrea takes listeners behind the scenes of her own story in this deeply personal episode. Most importantly, Andrea explains why Your Next Gen Friend exists - to create community for successors who often feel isolated while navigating guilt, imposter syndrome, and the challenge …
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Sibling Dynamics in Family Business: Trust, Legacy, and Leading Differently (Part 3)
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29:54This is the powerful conclusion to the three-part series on sibling dynamics in family businesses. The conversation moves beyond day-to-day challenges to explore how the current generation can become "great ancestors" who build lasting trust, redefine success, and create positive legacies for future generations. The episode offers profound insights…
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Sibling Dynamics in Family Business: Intentional Relationships (Part 1)
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27:08This is the first episode of a three-part series on sibling dynamics in family businesses, featuring three thoughtful leaders with vastly different experiences - from 12 siblings in a farming operation to passing a business to the next generation of siblings. Andrea Carpenter hosts an honest conversation about the good stuff, hard stuff, and unexpe…
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Sibling Dynamics in Family Business: The Messy Middle (Part 2)
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26:59This is the second episode of a three-part series on sibling dynamics in family businesses. The conversation dives deeper into the complexities of family roles, the importance of communication (even poor communication), and how vulnerability and empathy become essential leadership tools when working with siblings. The episode explores the tension b…
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Introducing Your Next Gen Friend: Where Legacy Meets Leadership
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0:59Hey friend, I'm Andrea Carpenter, and I get it — that feeling of being caught between what's been built and what's next for you. Your Next Gen Friend is where we have the honest conversations about family business succession that don't always happen out loud. Whether you're wondering if you even want this path or you do but don't feel ready, you're…
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Investing in Tomorrow: How Innovative Investments Will Begin Fueling the Energy Transition
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25:22All of a sudden there’s a new landscape for energy transition. The new administration is reducing the workforce of several federal agencies, including the EPA, where administrator Lee Zeldin is committed to eliminating 65 percent of what he calls the agency’s wasteful spending, and President Trump just signed four executive orders that direct diffe…
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Sustainable Success: How Utility Companies Can Thrive in Turbulent Times
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27:51The countdown has begun on statewide zero-emission mandates. Blue state governors have created strict timelines for implementing their renewable energy objectives. And these mandates will significantly impact operations for utility companies and the United States power grid. Will power-hungry data centers and extreme weather events impede success f…
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Taking Charge: Can Battery Energy Storage Systems Unlock the Full Potential of Renewable Energy?
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34:48Renewable energy can be intermittent, making it a challenging power source for power grid operators to manage. But the burgeoning technology of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is poised to help fill those critical gaps. BESS is expected to quintuple in capacity by the end of this decade. These systems play a crucial role in the renewable ener…
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👉 👉 Read more about the unbelievable stories of 5 entrepreneurs who overcame all the odds: https://boolkah.com/against-all-odds-success-stories-of-entrepreneurs/ Starting a business isn’t easy, but resilience is the key to overcoming every obstacle along the way. In this video, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial mindset, the role of failure, and…
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Are you struggling to improve your business's cash flow and overall financial health? There's a simple, yet powerful solution that can make a huge difference without requiring drastic changes. In this video, I'll introduce you to the Power of One, a proven concept from "Scaling Up" by Verne Harnish. By making tiny, almost unnoticeable adjustments i…
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Are you struggling to build a cohesive and high-performing team? Look no further! In this video, I share my 5 essential lessons for creating a winning team culture. Discover how to foster trust, respect, and collaboration, improve communication and teamwork, and unlock your team's full potential. CONNECT WITH PETER BOOLKAH: -------------------- htt…
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? 🚀 Discover the transformative impact of personal branding. In this video, we explore the essential strategies to build a strong online presence, establish credibility, and attract new opportunities. Learn how to create a compelling personal narrative, network effectively, and become a thought lea…
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Leadership isn't just about compassion—it's about balance. In this video, I share a personal story of when my desire to help an employee backfired, and the hard lessons I learned about setting boundaries and maintaining team productivity. If you're navigating the challenges of leadership, this video will offer insights to help you lead with both he…
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Simple Steps to Business Success. Learn to Create an OSP!
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6:01Is your business stuck in neutral? Watch this video to learn how to create an Organizational Strategic Plan (OSP) that will supercharge your growth. Discover how to set clear goals, build a strong team, and make data-driven decisions. Stop guessing and start growing! I'll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a powerful OSP that wil…
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Tired of building teams that just kind of work? Ready to transform your workforce into a powerhouse? You're in the right place! Imagine handpicking a championship sports team. That same level of precision is exactly what you need to build a business that dominates. In this video, we break down the entire process, from finding the perfect players to…
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Cash Conversion Cycle: The Secret Weapon for Business Growth [Cash Flow, Inventory Management, Scaling Up] This episode dives deep into the CCC, a critical metric that reveals how quickly your business converts inventory into cash. The shorter the CCC, the more efficient your operations and the faster you can grow! In this video, you'll learn: What…
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Rockefeller's powerful habits for success Discover the top 10 business habits of John D. Rockefeller, the mastermind behind one of America's most powerful empires. Learn how to build a well-oiled business machine by implementing these proven strategies. From creating a rockstar executive team to obsessing over customer feedback, these habits are th…
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This episode explores Kodak's disastrous tale and how failing to adapt led to its downfall. Learn why #strategicreviews are crucial and discover a simple four-step process for making them work for your business. Here's what you'll learn: - The Kodak Mistake: How ignoring adaptation led to a giant's downfall. Why Strategic Reviews Matter: Discover t…
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Running a #business is no walk in the park. But did you know there are 5 mistakes that could earn you a "red card" in business? 🟥 Having run a successful company for years and currently working to help others grow, I've noticed that most business owners face the same mistakes - and they are avoidable. Understanding these mistakes will help you dodg…
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Lessons Learned: Wins, Losses, and the Raw Truth About Business Growth W/ Jose Berlanga
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36:00Are you tired of the 'fake it till you make it' approach? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the real world of entrepreneurship, where the path to sustainable success is paved with lessons from both triumphs and setbacks. We explore the transformative potential of embracing failure as a learning opportunity, provide practical techniques for …
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This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Tamara Jones. Tamara serves on our Advisory Board and moderates one of our breakout session panels. Tamara is also a sponsor of the Business Transitions Summit. Listen in to hear more about assembling your dream exit team, Tamara's wisdom, and why you should come to s…
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Tackling EV Infrastructure. Why Truck Manufacturers Are in for the Long Haul.
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36:43The future of commercial transportation is zero-emission. More than one million medium- and heavy-duty trucks are expected to hit the highways by 2031. But as the fleet of commercial zero-emission vehicles begins to grow, the infrastructure needed to power these trucks is struggling to keep up. In response to this reality, a coalition of major truc…
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Talk Less, Sell More: Introverted Entrepreneur's Guide to Sales W/ Matthew Pollard
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39:37Do you need to be loud and outgoing to succeed in sales? Think again! Join us as we chat with Matthew Pollard, author of the acclaimed book "The Edge," and unveil the surprising truth: introverts have a unique edge in sales that can be even more powerful than extroversion. In this episode, you'll discover: Why introverts are naturally skilled at bu…
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Taking (some) Chips Off the Table: Exploring Liquidity Options
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14:00On the Business Transitions Summit Podcast this week, host Tom Bronson chatted with Dan Vermeire. Dan is one of our breakout session speakers, and his company, Corporate Finance Associates, sponsors the event. Listen in to hear more about Dan’s topic and wisdom and why you should see him at the Business Transitions Summit! Dan is the Managing Direc…
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A Conversation with Dr. Hardy: Who is your future self?
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22:16This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with our keynote speaker, Dr. Benjamin Hardy. Listen now to catch some of what Dr. Hardy is working on to help entrepreneurs and business owners achieve exponential growth and why you should come see him at the Business Transitions Summit! Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organiza…
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The Future of Business: How Digital Ecosystems Disrupt Traditional Models W/ Benjamin Talin
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29:59In today's digital age, businesses are no longer isolated islands. The rise of digital ecosystems is transforming how companies operate and compete. This episode dives deep into the world of interconnected platforms, people, and processes, explaining what digital ecosystems are and how they can unlock a new level of success. We'll explore the key c…
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On the Business Transitions Summit Podcast this week, host Tom Bronson chats with two remarkable guests, Susan Fennema and Jim Brewer. In their discussion, Susan and Jim emphasize how chaos in your business can wreak havoc on its value. They delve into the detrimental effects of disorganization and inefficiency on business growth and success, highl…
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Join us this week on the Business Transitions podcast and meet 17% club member Mitch Felderhoff, a 4th generation owner and President of Muenster Milling Co, Inc. - a pet food company that specializes in the extrusion of dry pet foods, horse feeds, llama feeds, and floating fish foods. Unlike many of our other guests, Mitch took part in a sale with…
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This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Steve Conwell, CEO and co-owner of Final Ascent. Together, they overview the necessary steps to prepare your business to exit. Listen now to hear more about Steve Conwell’s success stories and why you should come to see him at the Business Transitions Summit! Steve Co…
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Mastering U.S. Market Expansion: Strategies, Myths, and Future Trends in Business W/ Matthew Sawyer
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18:31Embark on a journey into the intricacies of expanding into the U.S. market with our latest podcast episode. Uncover the unique challenges companies face, decipher cultural and market differences, and gain exclusive insights into the keys for a successful business relocation to the U.S.A. Our expert guest, Matthew Sawyer, debunks myths about America…
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This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Chris Goade and Joe English, Founder and Partner of 360 Consulting. Together, they explore how to scale your business to achieve a dream exit. Listen now to hear more about the success stories of 360 Consulting and why you should come see Chris and Joe at the Business…
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Six Financial Planning Mistakes That Could Ruin a Business Owner's Retirement
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14:14This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Jeff Sandene, Founder and President of Sandene Strategies. Together, they give an overview into the six financial planning mistakes that could ruin a business owner’s retirement. Listen now to hear more about Jeff Sandene’s success stories and why you should come see …
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Your Baby's Ugly: Maximize the Value of Your Business Or You'll Have Nothing to Sell
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12:48This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Justin Goodbread, President of WealthSource and Author of Your Baby’s Ugly. Together, they dive into the themes and purposes of Goodbread’s book, while giving us a sneak peek into his Keynote Speech we will get to hear at the Summit. Listen now to hear more about Just…
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Are Tax Incentives Enough to Spur the U.S. Energy Transition Forward?
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27:27The United States government is authorizing millions of dollars in grants to electric cooperatives in the hopes of promoting grid resiliency and alternative energy adoption. Will grants and other incentives entice businesses to adopt clean energy? Or will political uncertainty in this election year tamp down these efforts? In the second episode of …
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This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Ryan Gardner, Founder of Gardner Firm, PLLC. Together, they explore the importance of tax planning and its impact on a business’s ability to experience a proper exit. Listen now to hear more about Ryan Gardner’s success stories and why you should come see him at the B…
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This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Scott Couchenour, Founder of Serving Strong. Together, they explore the art of finishing strong and shifting gears to ensure you and your business are thriving. Listen now to hear more about Scott Couchenour’s success stories and why you should come see him at the Bus…
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Value Vision Model: Marketing to Maximize Value for your Exit
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26:10This week on the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, host Tom Bronson chats with Heather Steele and Randi Skinner, Marketing Specialist and Fractional CMO of Value Building Marketing. Together, they explore the Value Vision Model and how marketing strategies can maximize the value of your business for exit. Listen now to hear more about the succes…
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Business Transitions Summit: Kick-off Your Journey to the 17% Club
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28:58This week is Episode 1 of the Business Transitions Summit Podcast, where guest host Jim Roddy chats with guest Tom Bronson about his professional background and stories of transitioning his businesses. Tom dives deep into the special event he’s hosting May 7th called the Business Transitions Summit. The Business Transitions Summit is designed by bu…
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How Energy Transmission Can Save the Grid – and Electrify the U.S. Economy
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32:59U.S. energy regulators warn that elevated threats of outages from storms and prolonged cold snaps will continue to impact our electric grid and the economy. The Biden administration recently announced $3.5 billion in grants to fund clean energy projects that combat climate change and promote renewable energy; but mounting costs, development snags, …
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