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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, the second of a two-part series, host Elizabeth Ledoux and guest Andrea Carpenter discuss the possibility of handing the reins of Elizabeth’s business to Andrea. They explore the challenges and opportunities of navigating this deal, which would involve Andrea becoming her boss’s successor. On a practical level, this conversation reveals the importance of trust, communication, and transparency in potential partnerships and succession planning. Connect with Elizabeth Ledoux, Andrea Carpenter, and the Transition Strategists:Website: https://transitionstrategists.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetransitionstrategists Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethledoux/ Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreashaver Transition Strategists on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transitionstrategists/ Transition Strategists on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transitionstrategists Subscribe to "The Business Transition Roadmap with Elizabeth Ledoux" on your favorite podcast player: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3MxSYA2 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3IhMMux Get Elizabeth Ledoux and Laura Chiesman’s latest book, "It’s A Journey: The MUST-HAVE Roadmap to Successful Succession Planning": https://amzn.to/3oq2LQv Chapters in this episode: 0:02 Business valuation and potential partnership. 6:09 Valuing a business for succession planning. 11:03 Open communication between business owner and successor. 15:58 Transparency and vulnerability in business partnership. 21:15 Business negotiation strategies and transition planning. This episode was produced by Story On Media & Marketing: https://www.successwithstories.com.
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