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Jan Southern is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor and business advisor with Ferguson Alliance, a boutique advisory firm in Houston, Texas. With over 40 years of experience in process improvement, Jan specializes in helping family-owned, middle-market businesses systematize their operations and build a solid foundation for successful exits or generational…

Brian LaBovick is a former federal prosecutor turned entrepreneur who scaled his law firm to over 100 team members across two states. He’s also the author of the bestselling book Not a Good Neighbor, founder of multiple ventures including the Safety 4 Life Foundation, and a sought-after advisor on firm…

Diane Mentzer is a business operations advisor and certified PMP who specializes in helping CEOs and COOs eliminate chaos during periods of growth. As the founder of Diane Integrates, LLC, she partners with second-in-command leaders to bring structure to jumbled operations and empower teams through role clarity and systems alignment.…

Kasim Aslam is a serial entrepreneur and acclaimed digital marketing strategist who has built multiple seven- and eight-figure businesses, including two successful exits. Named one of the top 50 digital marketing thought leaders in the U.S., Kasim is the founder of Solutions 8 and brings deep expertise in building scalable…

Senja Spelman is a marketing and PR expert who leads national campaigns for top home improvement brands. She specializes in creating meaningful connections through community-driven storytelling and strategic partnerships. With a deep background in performance marketing and public relations, Senja brings a fresh, authentic approach to brand visibility and growth.…

Claudio Vilas is a business broker and founder of The Roofing Biz Broker. With a specialized focus on roofing companies, Claudio helps business owners prepare for successful exits—particularly through private equity deals. His insights into systems, financial preparation, and buyer expectations are applicable to any business owner looking to maximize…

David Barnett is a seasoned consultant, author of eight books, and the host of a YouTube channel with over 700 videos on buying, selling, and managing small businesses. With more than 20 years of experience in small and medium-sized business transactions, David brings unique insight into what it takes to…

Nate Woodbury is the CEO of Be The Hero Studios and a pioneer in leveraging YouTube as a lead generation engine for coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurs. With over 60 successful channels under his belt and a team of 35, Nate specializes in turning subject matter expertise into thriving platforms through…

Burt Copeland is the Founder of New Life CFO, a financial advisory firm overseeing over $900 million in revenue across its client base. With a career rooted in public accounting, strategic finance, and operational leadership, Burt brings decades of insight into helping entrepreneurs understand financial risk, increase profitability, and prepare…

Suzie Hall is a global entrepreneur, award-winning designer, and CEO of four companies. Known for her heartfelt leadership and purpose-driven mindset, Suzie is passionate about helping others break free from limitations and create a life by design. In this episode, she returns to share her transformational story, now captured in…