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"Inside Financial Architects" will focus on business news makers and client relationships. "Living The LifeMethod" features guests discussing personal vision, life events, and . how it all ties to The LifeMethod process. "Succession Success" focuses on The Q5 Experience and business exit planning. More info at www.financialarch.com, www.lifemethodcoach.com, and www.q5experience.com.

Succession Success Episode 21 03/18/2024

Succession Success Episode 21 How does a legendary local construction company plan for Succession? We chat with Vice-President of J.J. Barney Construction, Josh Barney, about that and more! Founded in 1927 by Joseph James Barney (J.J.), J.J. Barney Construction is a fourth generation family owned and operated union construction company specializing in concrete placement, earthwork, and underground utilities. Josh talks to our host, the Marketing and Business Development Director at Financial Architects, Inc and Q5 Experience, Matt Dery, about his career, the company, their core values, and how the construction industry has changed over the years. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/30421148

Succession Success Episode 20 12/20/2023

Succession Success Episode 20 How do you find the right people to join your team? What does recruiting and talent development look like as we approach 2024? Our guest today to discuss that is one of the experts, CEO of Qualigence International, . Steve is an accomplished speaker, leader, and talent developer. He talks to our host, Matt Dery, about his business and how owners can build value in their business, like we do at Q5, by bringing in the right people and developing them. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/29167658

Succession Success Episode 19 10/26/2023

Succession Success Episode 19 We talk so much on this podcast about moving toward the exit of your business with help from the Q5 Experience team, but who is helping companies (especially FINTECHS) get started? Our guest today, , does just that. Colin is the CEO of Colin Darke Solutions and is an Advisor/Attorney with Go With Canvas. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/28431164

Succession Success Episode 18 09/18/2023

Succession Success Episode 18 How can employees be a part of the owner's succession plan? We discuss it with Lazear Capital's own and They specialize in sell-side transactions with a focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for companies across the United States. Matt Dery is the host. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/28071270

Succession Success EP 17 08/28/2023

Succession Success EP 17 How does the largest global management consulting firm help their clients with change management? What goes into it? Entrepreneur and Project Management Consultant, , is our guest to discuss how MI-GSO| PCUBED helps organizations manage their complexity. Rich also shares a great story about his entrepreneurial background and he discusses how business owners can really build value as long as their roadmap is prepared and organized. Great synergy with Q5 and host Matt Dery as well. Take a listen: /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/27872748

Inside Financial Architects Episode 19 08/14/2023

Inside Financial Architects Episode 19 How has the financial industry changed over the past few years? We caught up with Financial Architect to get her thoughts on the industry, her clients, her approach to helping people live a life of freedom, and how technology has changed her business model. Asalyn is an incredible advisor who has a big heart and works with some of the top female entrepreneurs in Southeast Michigan. She and host both came to FAI through , so they share a mentor in this business. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/27749280

Succession Success Episode 16 06/29/2023

Succession Success Episode 16 What is the secret sauce that keeps one of Metro Detroit's best tile companies in business for over 55 years? We talk to Luke Maiuri, Estimator/Project Manager, at in Roseville, Michigan. How has the business changed over the last few years? What specifically does he do as an estimator and who are they looking to work with? Luke chats with our host about the tile business and what succession looks like for Shores Tile as well. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/27323796

Succession Success Episode 15 06/05/2023

Succession Success Episode 15 On the latest episode of Succession Success, the Podcast, host Matt Dery talks to a brand new business owner. How do you start your own chiropractic practice from scratch? Dr. Joseph House of tells us how he got started. What hurdles did he have to jump over to start up his business and who are his target clients? A fascinating look into the world of health and wellness. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/27048642

Succession Success Episode 14 04/24/2023

Succession Success Episode 14 How can businesses have the utmost confidence that they are using the right technology? We asked Jennifer Shubow of that and more on the latest episode of Succession Success, the Q5 Experience Podcast. Jen gives us great insight on what business owners need from a tech standpoint to succeed and also discusses cyber security and its importance. Jen joins out host, , from Financial Architects and the Q5 Experience. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/26637174

Living The LifeMethod Ep 18 04/10/2023

Living The LifeMethod Ep 18 What is the path to becoming a country music artist? From the Midwest to Nashville, our guest today shares his story on this week's episode with our host . Teddy talks about his dream of having a recording contract and putting out hit songs. The pressure that is involved and where he got his start as a singer. For more information on The LifeMethod, please visit /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/26498640

Succession Success Episode 13 03/02/2023

Succession Success Episode 13 How does a young entrepreneur own and build two of his own home improvement companies? We got the answers from , President of Alexandria Home Solutions and Michigan Thermal Coatings. Alex shares his story about getting started as well as how he builds value in his businesses each and every day. Host also talks to Alex about what separates his two businesses from other home renovation companies. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/26103054

Living The LifeMethod Episode 17 02/23/2023

Living The LifeMethod Episode 17 Faith and Football. We dive into both today with the co-founder of Royal City Church, . Robby and his wife Danielle have served in the ministry for over 21 years and he tells his story on the show to our host, . Robby is also the lead Pastor for the University of Michigan Football team and recently became Jim Harbaugh's Executive Assistant. How have the Wolverines turned around the program? Find out and listen. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/26021496

Succession Success Episode 12 02/03/2023

Succession Success Episode 12 How do business owners get ahead when it comes to Intellectual Property? Where should they turn and who should they talk to? Our guest on today's episode is partner at Fishman Stewart. Doug has over 30 years of experience working with CEO's and business owners on IP protection and strategic practices. He joins host to discuss the importance of IP protection for owners as well as what separates Fishman Stewart from other patent firms. In addition, Doug and Matt discusses business succession planning. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/25822584

Succession Success Episode 11 12/21/2022

Succession Success Episode 11 What does it take to sell your company? What tools should business owners have even before they consider their next step? , CEO of Exitwise, is our guest today on the show to give insight to what the journey looks like for founders. He talks to about what his clients have gone through and tells us about his podcast, "Cashing Out." /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/25400061

Living The LifeMethod Episode 16 11/22/2022

Living The LifeMethod Episode 16 Why are successful sports writers and broadcasters leaving the business for other ventures? What made them make that career change and how did it work out for them? Host , a career changer himself, sat down and spoke to three sports journalists who made the switch. , , and . For more information on The LifeMethod and what we are all about, visit . /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/25095843

Succession Success Episode 10 10/24/2022

Succession Success Episode 10 How big of a whirlwind is it to run a business? What about in the construction industry? We talk to Kevin Koehler and Tracy McLenon from CAM- They talk to host Matt Dery about what CAM has to offer as well as how business owners should prepare for what is next. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/24781920

Succession Success Episode 9 08/23/2022

Succession Success Episode 9 What does it mean to have "the best job in the world?" Pinnacle Business Guides founder Greg Cleary believes he does and is our guest on this week's show. Greg discusses working with business owners to improve their company's overall strategy and how leadership teams can thrive. He dives into aspects of his book and talks about building value in businesses before the owners' exit. Matt Dery is the host. For more info, go to /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/24138570

Succession Success Episode 8 07/26/2022

Succession Success Episode 8 How does a successful company continue to build their culture after a transition? , President and CEO of Savage and Associates in Toledo, is our guest to talk about taking care of clients, Savage's mission, and succession planning. Financial Architects and Q5 Experience Director of Marketing is the host. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/23865210

Inside Financial Architects Episode 18 07/19/2022

Inside Financial Architects Episode 18 How did this career changer end up as an advisor at Financial Architects? is our guest as he discusses what makes FAI such a strong culture, how he helps clients live a life of freedom, and what he has learned over the past 6 years. Chavez is joined by Host . /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/23789486

Succession Success Episode 7 06/23/2022

Succession Success Episode 7 What is the emotional rollercoaster like when you sell your business? Todd Moilanen just went through this and discusses his journey exiting from Cloverdale Equipment. Todd is candid, honest, and tells us about the process and discusses what could be next. Listen in as he joins host Matt Dery. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/23517410

Succession Success Episode 6 05/25/2022

Succession Success Episode 6 One of the hottest organizations in our state, AIAM, is represented on the show today. Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan President and Founder Tony Vernaci is our guest. He discusses aerospace in our state and why this organization is so important to the growth of Michigan. Q5 Experience Marketing Director and longtime Detroit sports broadcaster Matt Dery is the host. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/23228489

Living The LifeMethod Episode 15 05/16/2022

Living The LifeMethod Episode 15 What has it been like for a family Primary Care Physician over the past 2 plus years? Dr. Leah Cecil of Clearwater Family Medicine is our guest on today's show. She talks about her goal of proving patients with the best physical and emotional care. Matt Dery of Financial Architects and the Q5 Experience is the host. More on Dr. Cecil at . /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/23130212

Succession Success Episode 5 04/11/2022

Succession Success Episode 5 What makes the Q5 Experience different from other exit planners? Working with the people and the personal considerations that go into building the business's enterprise value. Our guest to discuss this is John Bell of the Q5 Experience and Empowering Futures, LLC. He joins host Matt Dery to talk about his interactions with clients. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/22760675

Inside Financial Architects Episode 17 03/22/2022

Inside Financial Architects Episode 17 From basketball star to entrepreneur. Moneyball Sportswear owner Desmond Ferguson joins Matt Dery on today's episode. Desmond discusses how he got into business and why Moneyball? In addition, what has inspired him an an African-American #businessowner? The former three point ace at the University of Detroit Mercy and Portland Trailblazers shares his story. Tune in! /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/22530734

Succession Success Episode 4 02/24/2022

Succession Success Episode 4 The 2021 Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Brent Hardman of Powell Solutions is our guest. How did the EOS/Pinnacle business coaching model help to build enterprise value in his business? Brent also discusses his company's Core Values and how their vision is strong heading in to 2022. Hosted by Matt Dery of Financial Architects and The Q5 Experience. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/22241093

Living The LifeMethod Episode 14 01/26/2022

Living The LifeMethod Episode 14 How can you make sure that your workplace has healthy employees? Our guests today are Mario Vittiglio and John Myers III, co-founders of A.M Health & Wellness Solutions. Driving health and engagement, while lowering absenteeism and costs. Find out how they help communities and businesses in our area get healthy and pinpoint medical concerns. The guys chat with host Matt Dery of Financial Architects, Inc. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/21904580

Succession Success Episode 3 01/05/2022

Succession Success Episode 3 On today's episode of Succession Success: The Q5 Experience Podcast, our host Matt Dery talks to Chris Meso, owner and founder of T Rex Advisory. Chris is also on the Q5 team assisting on the business side with his expertise on guiding owners to build their ultimate transferable value. Meso discusses his hands on experience with selling businesses and what he went through during that time. How can you get the most for and out of your business? Chris tells us here. For more go to www.q5experience.com. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/21681596

Living The LifeMethod Episode 13 12/15/2021

Living The LifeMethod Episode 13 How difficult is it to make a career change when all you have known is the food service industry? We talk to longtime Detroit area chef Nate Liska, who is now the VP of Green Flame Tequila about his new venture and what went in to his decision. Liska joins host Matt Dery, the Marketing and Business Development Coordinator at Financial Architects, Inc. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/21492242

Inside Financial Architects Episode 16 11/04/2021

Inside Financial Architects Episode 16 What do the new proposed tax laws mean for you? A pair of Senior Tax Managers, Jeffrey McMichael from Cohen and Company and Vincent Beshard of Doeren Mayhew are our guests. They discuss which of the old tax laws may be coming back and how that will affect all of us. Plus, what is the IRS looking at for your 2021 return and much more. This show is hosted by longtime Detroit sports media personality Matt Dery, who is now the head of Communications at Financial Architects, Inc. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/21050204

Succession Success Episode 2 10/05/2021

Succession Success Episode 2 On this episode of Succession Success, Q5's John Carter of Absolute Succession and Patrick Marody of Financial Architects highlight what the Q5 Experience can do for business owners and what the wealth gap means in the process. Find out more at www.q5experience.com. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/20717183

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