110: Next Generation Disruptive Successor, Jonathan Goldhill

How can you position your family’s business to successfully transition between generations and begin to grow for the future? Innovation, transition, growth. These are the key drivers of disruptive succession that help businesses evolve and continue to thrive.   This week on Succession Stories, Jonathan Goldhill joins host Laurie Barkman for a conversation on moving businesses forward in the face of change. Jonathan is the founder of Goldhill Group which has been serving closely-held and family businesses for over three decades.   Drawing from his experience as a strategist and consultant, Jonathan is also the author of Disruptive Successor: A Guide for Driving Growth in Your Family Business. Jonathan advises closely held and family-owned businesses on this challenge. His passion for advising next gen entrepreneurs ignited when his family’s business, one of the largest manufacturers of men’s clothing in the US, ceased operations and failed to survive into the fourth generation.   Learn about how next-gen leaders can scale up as they take over the leadership and ownership of the company. Enjoy my conversation about how disruptive successors can position your business for next generation success with Jonathan Goldhill.   Listen in to learn more about: Evaluating potential partners prior to a partnership venture Challenges facing multi-generational succession Viewing succession from an outsider’s perspective Developing a business identity beyond the founder Building a team of trusted people to help the business navigate succession Effectively governing family businesses     Show Links: https://www.thegoldhillgroup.com/ Learn more about business transition planning at https://smalldotbig.com    Visit www.meetlauriebarkman.com to request a business exit readiness assessment Subscribe to the Succession Stories YouTube Channel   About Succession Stories Podcast: Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs from transition to transaction. From building value to letting go. The show received the 28th Annual Communicator Award for Audio & Podcast Excellence and is ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally. Join host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, and founder of SmallDotBig, a strategic growth and M&A advisory firm, in weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, family business leaders, investors, and industry experts as they explore the journey from business growth and innovation, creating a more valuable and transferable business, and avoiding succession regrets when exiting and selling your company.   If you are an entrepreneur looking for inspiration to create a more valuable business, or an owner who wants to figure out the best way to transition or sell their closely held company, this podcast is for you. To learn more about Laurie and subscribe to our newsletter, visit https://smalldotbig.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauriebarkman ______________________________________________________________________ Thanks to our show sponsor, Stony Hill Advisors Is this the year to sell your company? Don't leave your exit to chance. Stony Hill Advisors works with owners like you to get ready and maximize value when you're ready to sell. Visit www.stonyhilladvisors.com/podcast for a complimentary business valuation.