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25 Years of IT Transformation: Thriving Through the DotCom Bust, Recession, and Pandemic
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Mike Ritsema, CEO of i3 Business Solutions in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Listeners gain va...
Bridging the Valuation Gap: Building A Company Your Employees Want to Buy
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Tom Gledhill, a former business owner, broker, and author who has successfully built an...
The 25-Year-Old CEO: When Succession Comes Too Soon
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Garrett Noach, president of Lamothermic, a casting manufacturer in New York. At age 25,...
She Secured Above Average Client Retention Buying an Insurance Agency
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Nakeia Mack, who transitioned from an accounting degree to owner of Oliver Mack Insuran...
Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: The True Cost of Growth
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Adam Shay, who shares his comprehensive journey from founding a CPA firm in 2010 to its...
The Art of Military Succession According To The US Air Force
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Joe Bogdan, a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force, who shares insights on...
Turning Life Experience Into Subject Matter Expertise
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Manasa Nadig, a cross-border tax expert and owner of MN Tax and Business Solutions. Lis...
My Partner Overcame Their Objections Until They Couldn't Say No Any Longer
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Samantha Bowling, managing partner here at GWCPA, who shares her remarkable journey fro...
Season Finale & Best Moments
In this episode, host Barrett Young reflects on The Art of Succession’s first season, sharing memorable moments, lessons learned, and a preview of what’s to come in se...
She Sold Her Niched Law Firm To The First Choice On Her List
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Jillian Sidoti, founder of Crowdfunding Lawyers and creator of Last Life Ever. The disc...
Her Systems Took This Recruiting Agency From Launch To Rapid Exit
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Alanna Thomas, founder of Aligned Recruitment and Thomas Media Agency. The discussion d...
These Partners Stepped In To Rescue A Buddy's Hearing Aid Store After A Text
In this episode, host Barrett Young interviews Jarom Rogers, a partner at Legacy Hearing Professionals. They discuss Jarom's experience in taking over and revitalizing...
This Rapid Growth CPA Firm Has Gone From Dad's Living Room to 30 Employees
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Mike Libbey, the Chief Operating Officer of YBL, an accounting firm based in Ontario, C...
Leaving The Family Business Prepared Her To Take Over This Third Generation Auto Recycler
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Amber Kendrick, the owner of Pete's Auto Parts, an auto parts recycling yard near Grand...
She Learned Resilience Losing Their Travel Agency, And Now Helps Others
In this episode of "The Art of Succession" podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Lisa Dare, an executive coach and leadership practitioner based in Calgary, Alberta. ...
Unbeatable Opportunity: How A Text Led These Chiropractors To Business Ownership!
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Dr. Tatiana Barrera and Dr. Michael Vega, the engaged couple behind Move Forward Chirop...
Working With His Grandfather Was This CPA's Unfair Advantage
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Curtis Hardwick, who shares his journey of taking over his grandfather's CPA firm in Ge...
They Overhauled A 20 Year-Old Online Course That Had Zero Recurring Revenue
In this episode of "The Art of Succession" podcast, host Barrett Young talks with Peter Wietmarschen, a partner at The Author’s Voice. Peter shares the story of how he...
A Cancer Diagnosis Gave This CPA Firm Clarity On Client Selection
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young sits down with Jim Morrow, the CEO of Agency CPAs. Jim's story offers a compelling look at the com...
He Bought Dad's CPA Firm And Built A Powerful Community
In this debut episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Jason Blumer, CEO of Blumer CPAs and the Thriveal CPA Network, to discuss his jou...
The Art of Succession Trailer
Stepping into the role of business owner is one of the most challenging endeavors you'll undertake. Buying that business from someone you already know amplifies the ri...
