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M&A anxiety is mostly understood from the point of view of the business owner. But how about the team members who are suddenly faced with uncertainty after the sale? In this episode Jason Tuzinkewich and Dr. David Gruder chip away at some familiar questions about M&A anxiety from an unfamiliar angle: the perspective of team members deciding whether to stay, rather from that of the owner who's selling. They provide an anxiety-reducing guidelines for team members to decide whether to stay or leave after their company is sold and tips for enacting their decision in ways that are respectful to all. Tune in and arm yourself with knowledge, so that when you find yourself in this situation, you have that ability turn that change and uncertainty into just another friggin’ growth opportunity!
Click the "subscribe" button to be notified immediately when future episodes are released. In the comments section, Send Dr. David and Jason your thoughts, questions, topic suggestions, and other requests via the comments section at the bottom of each episode's page. All episode pages are available through BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast. Also take advantage of Blue Sky's free surveys for gauging your business health more accurately. Each includes real-time feedback and recommendations. Start your first survey here.
In this powerfully illuminating episode, we laser-in on the big 4 burdens of leadership you must develop a lighthearted relationship with to save your sanity and boost your effectiveness: light-holding, decision-making, cat-herding, and shadow monitoring. We then provide four seldom-discussed ways you can lighten these burdens. Current and aspiring leaders will want to watch/listen to this "fire hose" episode multiple times to absorb all of its richness!
Click the "subscribe" button to be notified immediately when future episodes are released. In the comments section, Send Dr. David and Jason your thoughts, questions, topic suggestions, and other requests via the comments section at the bottom of each episode's page. All episode pages are available through BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast. Also take advantage of Blue Sky's free surveys for gauging your business health more accurately. Each includes real-time feedback and recommendations. Start your first survey here.
Every business must allot a lot of time and put tons of things into consideration when vetting potential buyers. In this episode, we reveal the secrets to determining what a good business buyer is for you and your business, and how to separate legitimate prospective buyers from questionable ones. Tune in as we break down the four universal characteristic of an ideal buyer, the three biggest challenges you have to get through, and the four major components of a powerful success roadmap. We also discuss four categories of internal buyers and the two different types of recapitalization.
Click the "subscribe" button to be notified immediately when future episodes are released. In the comments section, Send Dr. David and Jason your thoughts, questions, topic suggestions, and other requests via the comments section at the bottom of each episode's page. All episode pages are available through BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast. Also take advantage of Blue Sky's free surveys for gauging your business health more accurately. Each includes real-time feedback and recommendations. Start your first survey here.
"The right thing to do and the hard thing to do are usually the same." - Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free.
Why do people think accountability is a dirty word? In this episode, Dr. David Gruder and Jason Tuzinkewich unpack what accountability is, what it isn't, and what authentic accountability entails. They also explain how to utilize accountability to create a positive growth-oriented company culture and brand integrity by optimizing personnel and team productivity, growth, and fulfillment. Get hooked on this episode as the duo dives deeper into this conversation.
Click the "subscribe" button to be notified immediately when future episodes are released. In the comments section, Send Dr. David and Jason your thoughts, questions, topic suggestions, and other requests via the comments section at the bottom of each episode's page. All episode pages are available through BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast. Also take advantage of Blue Sky's free surveys for gauging your business health more accurately. Each includes real-time feedback and recommendations. Start your first survey here.
Impact Literacy is openness to discovering your intended and unintended impacts on others – both positive and negative – and dedication to upleveling the alignment between your good intentions and your words and actions, so your impacts more fully match your intentions.
Impact Illiteracy is a hugely under-appreciated source of conflict, bad feelings, culture deterioration, and productivity deficits in companies. Most personnel don't come to your business with well-developed Impact Literacy skills. So it's up to you to help them develop those.
This episode points you in the right direction.
Click the "subscribe" button to be notified immediately when future episodes are released. In the comments section, Send Dr. David and Jason your thoughts, questions, topic suggestions, and other requests via the comments section at the bottom of each episode's page. All episode pages are available through BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast. Also take advantage of Blue Sky's free surveys for gauging your business health more accurately. Each includes real-time feedback and recommendations. Start your first survey here.
Tensions Competence is a little-known key to culture-building in businesses. It is the ability to navigate ambiguity through multidimensional thinking instead of getting trapped in either-or dead-ends. Tensions Competence is essential to managing individual and group anxiety so useful ideas can be generated, and superior problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution can occur. In this Boosting Business Value podcast episode, you'll discover how to elevate Tensions Competence in yourself and your team.
Click the "subscribe" button to be notified immediately when future episodes are released. In the comments section, Send Dr. David and Jason your thoughts, questions, topic suggestions, and other requests via the comments section at the bottom of each episode's page. All episode pages are available through BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast. Also take advantage of Blue Sky's free surveys for gauging your business health more accurately. Each includes real-time feedback and recommendations. Start your first survey here.
Do you know the top two reasons why so many business owners get in the way of successfully selling their business? Number one: They have made the business too dependent on them because they have not exited out of tactical planning and implementation. Number two: They've been so focused for so long on building their business that they've neglected building themselves. The result? Most owners have no idea what to do with their life after selling their business. In this eye-opening BBV episode, we interview Exit Planning Institute President, Scott Snider, on value acceleration and on the "5-4-3-2-1" of exit planning.
Kaizen is a Japanese word that means a virtuous change to prevent future repetitions of current challenges. By embracing this mindset, organizations can proactively anticipate upcoming issues to resolve them before they worsen. In this episode, we unpack what Kaizen is, why it matters to business success, and the difference between Situational and Cultural Kaizen. We also unpack the five essential ingredients in creating a Kaizen Culture using a unique analogy of board games and illuminate its profound impacts on boosting your business's collaboration, problem-solving, profitability, and value.
Often, the best businesses that can withstand changes are those driven from the hearts of the people within it. In this episode, we have a fascinating discussion with bicultural consultant and thought leader, Victoria Garcia, about leading with an open heart and an open mind. She also dives deep into the capital options young businesses need to know about, especially coming from the perspective of those in the Hispanic community. Through it all, Victoria reminds us to take care of ourselves as she talks about nourishing your personal life even when professional work gets really busy. Join Victoria in this conversation, where she shares more on leadership, business culture, and business value—all of these moving from the heart.
In our previous three episodes, we looked at the three core teams businesses need in order to flourish: your Executive Team, your Trusted Advisors Team, and your Life After Ownership Team. In this episode, we illuminate keys to synergizing these three teams to generate superior results. We also address three challenges such teams face: flourishing in the hyper-transparent digital age, optimizing individual participation, and making meetings less dreadful.
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For entrepreneurs and business owners, having a clear and effective value acceleration and exit strategy is critical to achieving a successful and profitable endpoint for their companies. Yet far…
Enter the Boosting Business Value podcast, hosted by business advisors Dr. David Gruder and Jason Tuzinkewich, MBA, two experts with decades of experience guiding businesses towards successful exits. Their show is an invaluable resource for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to learn from experienced professionals who have worked with companies throughout the entire business lifecycle.
Through their deep dives into common challenges and opportunities, sprinkled with periodic insightful interviews with other experts, Gruder and Tuzinkewich help owners, executives, board members, and trusted advisors, build the skills and knowledge necessary to plan, execute, and succeed in a profitable scaling and exit. They offer practical advice on everything from operational efficiency to mitigating risks to and dealing with a wide range of psychological factors that can impact business success.
One of the most significant assets of the Boosting Business Value podcast is the depth of experience and expertise that Gruder and Tuzinkewich bring to the table. Both have worked in leadership and consulting positions across a range of industries, giving them unparalleled insights into the inner workings of successful businesses. Their combined experience has allowed them to develop market-leading perspectives on the common pitfalls and opportunities that businesses face, and they share this wisdom with listeners on every episode.
Beyond their impressive credentials, Gruder and Tuzinkewich imbue the Boosting Business Value podcast with humor, warmth, and authenticity, making each episode feel like a conversation with trusted mentors who understand what it takes to succeed in business. This approach helps to make the podcast accessible to a broad range of listeners, from first-time entrepreneurs to seasoned business owners and executives, as well as business purchasers and trusted advisors.
Listeners can expect to learn a great deal from the Boosting Business Value podcast. Each episode is packed with practical perspectives and actionable steps on a stunningly broad range of challenges that can be applied to a wide range of businesses, regardless of their industry or size. This makes the Boosting Business Value podcast a one-stop-shop for anyone seeking to create successful value acceleration and a profitable exit for their business.
One of the best things about the Boosting Business Value podcast is the depth of resources available to listeners. In addition to the podcast itself, listeners can access a range of valuable resources through the Blue Sky Business Resources website, including free assessment tools and a variety of resources to assist through the full business lifecycle. These resources complement the podcast's advice, offering listeners a more in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing their business.
For entrepreneurs and business owners looking to create value acceleration and a successful exit strategy, the Boosting Business Value podcast is a must-listen. With Dr. David Gruder and Jason Tuzinkewich at the helm, listeners can expect to gain the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed in any industry. From mitigating risks to increasing operational efficiency to dealing with psychological factors in business, Gruder and Tuzinkewich offer an unmatched level of expertise and insight. Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to take their companies to the next level should visit https:///www.BlueSkyAdvisors.net/podcast to access all episodes and learn more about Blue Sky Business Resources' full-lifecycle business advisory services.