{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Inside BS Show","title":"Family Business Succession Plan Case Study | 840","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b159319f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2386,"description":"On this episode of The Inside BS Show, Dave Lorenzo sits down with Bruce Werner, third-generation business owner, entrepreneur, private equity partner, and founder of Kona Advisors, for a deep dive into the realities of family-owned and privately held businesses. Drawing on his personal journey from family manufacturing to advising middle-market companies, Bruce shares hard-won lessons about governance, succession planning, and the emotional complexity of leading a family business.This candid conversation covers:The hidden dynamics that sabotage family business successionWhy outside advisors can be the difference between chaos and clarityHow to balance the roles of owner, leader, and family member without losing your mindThe good, bad, and ugly of private equity from both sides of the deal tableWhy a structured “ownership strategy” matters more than ever for long-term valueIf you work with family businesses or own one, this episode is a blueprint for thinking differently and leading more effectively.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PiZj2Jvm0A50__OqC5DH07qJG7fmMYBgHzZdsz2P7co/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDIx/MjEwZDNiZDMwN2Uw/YzJiNjE0ZTNkMmFm/ODZlOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}