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!
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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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

"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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.

Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].

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.


Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email [email protected].