The Big Emotions Around Transition

The Big Emotions Around Transition

Imagine your home. Whether you’ve lived there for two years or twenty, it’s more than just a structure—it’s a reflection of your journey. The outlet by the kitchen stove is a reminder of the time you learned you’re not an electrician. The basement doorway bears the...
Employee Ownership and the Construction Industry

Employee Ownership and the Construction Industry

In recent years, the construction industry has faced increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled employees. According to a 2023 survey by the Canadian Construction Association, 38.4% of construction companies nationwide identified recruiting skilled...
Selling your business to your employees

Selling your business to your employees

And not your kids…. HBO’s Succession depicted the complex dynamics of passing down a family business, painfully reminding the viewer of the potential challenges and pitfalls of transitioning leadership to the next generation. Having worked with many family...
What to consider when selling your business

What to consider when selling your business

The Canadian Federation for Independent Business reported in January 2023 indicating that 76% of small business owners are planning to exit their business in the coming 10-years. Of these only 9% have a succession plan in place. Given this, what are you doing to...
On Transformation

On Transformation

As I walked through the forest this morning, the brightly colored falling leaves reminded me that all of nature transforms—and that we, too, are part of nature. For business owners, this reality can be both liberating and unsettling. You have spent years—maybe...