What complexities surround inheriting a family farm, and how do family dynamics influence estate planning? Josh Ackerman hosts Justin Schuhmacher, an attorney at Indiana Estate & Elder Law, for a lively conversation about passing down the farm, a topic rich with parallels to other family businesses. The two explore real-life stories, learning how involving the …
How do you plan for life after selling your business? Join Josh Ackerman as he explores the emotional and psychological journey many business owners face after selling their enterprises. This isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about understanding the push and pull factors that influence your decision to exit, from health changes and market shifts …
What happens when a business owner hands over the keys? What are the emotional and financial intricacies involved in selling a business? Josh Ackerman welcomes special guest Geoff Eliason, CEO and owner of SDR Ventures, an investment bank in Denver. They explore Geoff’s journey from startup to CEO, his passion for connecting business owners with …
Josh Ackerman delves into improving business value through the eight drivers, touching specifically on the power of customer referrals and the pivotal “Hub and Spoke” model. Learn why moving from high owner dependence to a structured company could not only ease your own workload but significantly boost your business’s market valuation. Josh discusses: How customer …
What does it take to truly boost the value of your business for sale? In this episode, Josh Ackerman dives into more strategic ways to maximize your business’s worth. He discusses essential topics every business owner should consider before selling, such as cash flow management and the power of recurring revenue. Learn about leveraging what …
Want to your business but you’re not sure how to maximize its value? In this episode, Josh Ackerman dives deep into three of the eight key drivers of business value to help you prepare for a successful business sale. From maintaining consistent financial performance to planning for growth potential and ensuring a neutral “Switzerland structure,” …
Are you ready to learn how to maximize the value of your business before selling? In this episode, Josh Ackerman invites David Hulett, a partner at Corporate Finance Associates of Kentucky and an investment banker who specializes in business sales. They discuss critical steps and considerations for business owners contemplating a sale, from initial preparations …
Unlock Your Financial Future Beyond the Numbers. Discover how the True Wealth process goes beyond traditional financial planning by prioritizing your life’s goals and aspirations. Today’s episode unpacks Money Quotient’s innovative True Wealth process, aiming to transform financial planning beyond traditional number-crunching by focusing on your values, goals, and true happiness. Josh Ackerman breaks down …
Imagine realizing the lifestyle you worked so hard for won’t be sustainable after selling your business. Today, we review some key questions business owners often overlook before making irrevocable financial decisions. In this episode of Transition Talks, Josh Ackerman dives into the often-overlooked questions many business owners should ask themselves, or their financial advisor before …
What makes Context Financial uniquely equipped to handle family business transitions? In this episode of Transition Talks, Josh Ackerman talks about what makes Context Financial uniquely equipped to guide family businesses through significant transitions. He shares the company’s history, founded by his father in 2000, and emphasizes the importance of understanding client context. Josh explains …