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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 26 12/23/2024

Succession Success Episode 26 We continue our series, "Learn From the Q5 Experts", and talk to Chris Meso from Q5 and T-Rex Advisory about strategic business coaching. Why it is so important that Business Owners have a transition plan in place using vision and knowing what it is like to live inside the business. Chris shares deep insights into his experience with selling a company and now looks at it through a different lens as a consultant for owners. Host Matt Dery and Chris have a great conversation about what tools owners need and how the Q5 team can help them with their transition plan. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/34590405

Succession Success Episode 25 12/03/2024

Succession Success Episode 25 Today's episode begins the series on "Learn From The Q5 Experts." Topic: VALUATION. is the team's Certified Valuation Analyst. Her speciality and expertise is in valuations and understanding businesses' value and its importance. Why is understanding the value of a business so critical for owners, and what common misconceptions do people have about valuation? We ask Sarah that and more as she joins Q5 Marketing and Business Development Director Matt Dery. Learn more about Sarah, Arbor Valuation, and the Q5 process at . /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/34262205

Living The LifeMethod Episode 19 11/06/2024

Living The LifeMethod Episode 19 Brighton's own Mark Howell shares his incredible story with host Matt Dery. Mark battled and beat cancer and was told he had weeks to live. With the help of a strong support system, Mark decided to give back as well, founding not one but two organizations to help people just like him. Fund a Life and Shining Light Co. Listen to his story here. Don't forget to check out how John and Danette Bell can help you at /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/33820294

Succession Success Episode 24 09/09/2024

Succession Success Episode 24 We talk how to help companies attract, hire, and retain the right employees with two of the brighest recruiting minds in the construction industry- Adam Cosola and Jason Epstein of CTC Solutions. The guys discuss the changing marketplace in 2024 and what business owners are looking for when it comes to staffing. How did they get started? What challenges do they see at CTC solutions and also with companies? Matt Dery of the Q5 Experience is the host and asks them these burning questions. For more go to . /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/32977752

Succession Success Episode 23 07/24/2024

Succession Success Episode 23 How do you sell your business with confidence and clarity? Lawyer Andy Goldberg of Bloomfield Township has the answers. Andy recently wrote a called "The Big Deal" and he discusses it with host Matt Dery. Andy has coached various clients when it comes to their transition plan and he has great synergy with the as well. /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/32274107

Succession Success Episode 22 06/04/2024

Succession Success Episode 22 What is the journey like starting your own company with your son? We discuss that and more with the Founder and President of LoVasco Consulting Group, Gene LoVasco. Gene brings a wealth of experience to a consulting firm that specializes in Employee Benefits, Retirement, Compensation Design, and Employee Communications. Gene talks to host Matt Dery about working with great business owners, succession planning, and what his team looks for in an ideal client. For more information on the LoVasco Group, go to . /episode/index/show/empoweringfuturespodcastnetwork/id/31604907

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

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