Resilience Talk

In this episode, Paul Spencer and Brandon Giella introduce a fresh, shorter format of Resilience Talk with the kickoff of a new series on ownership for business leaders. They explore why owners should view their business as an asset, discuss the critical role of timely financial record keeping, and explain how financial discipline drives true business value—both for operations and future sale. Paul shares actionable insights on forecasting growth and preparing your business for long-term success. If you're a family business owner looking to strengthen your company for generations, you won't want to miss these practical strategies.

Chapters
(00:01) New Podcast Format and Ownership Series
(01:12) Why People Start Businesses
(03:29) Viewing Your Business as an Asset
(05:54) Importance of Timely Financial Record Keeping
(09:17) Financial Review, Forecasting, and Pro Forma
(10:47) Maturity of Financial Processes and Asset Value

Keywords: family business, ownership, financial performance, business value, resilience, financial discipline, forecasting, business strategy