The Empowering Futures Podcast Network: Recent Episodes
Matt Dery
"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.
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.
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Today's episode begins the series on "Learn From The Q5 Experts." Topic: VALUATION. Sarah Greifenberger 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 www.q5experience.com.
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 www.empoweringfuturesllc.com
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 www.ctcsolutions.net.
How do you sell your business with confidence and clarity? Lawyer Andy Goldberg of Bloomfield Township has the answers. Andy recently wrote a book 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 Q5 process as well.
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 www.lovascogroup.com.
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.
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 Lowisz. 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.
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, Colin Darke, does just that. Colin is the CEO of Colin Darke Solutions and is an Advisor/Attorney with Go With Canvas.
How can employees be a part of the owner's succession plan? We discuss it with Lazear Capital's own Jeremy Garrett and Jeff Jamerino.
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.
How does the largest global management consulting firm help their clients with change management? What goes into it? Entrepreneur and Project Management Consultant, Rich Weller, 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:
How has the financial industry changed over the past few years? We caught up with Financial Architect Asalyn Coachman 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 Matt Dery both came to FAI through Turner Thompson, so they share a mentor in this business.
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 Shores Tile Inc 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 Matt Dery about the tile business and what succession looks like for Shores Tile as well.
On the latest episode of Succession Success, the Q5 Experience 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 Outlook Chiropractic & Wellness 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.
How can businesses have the utmost confidence that they are using the right technology? We asked Jennifer Shubow of Big Water Tech 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, Matt Dery, from Financial Architects and the Q5 Experience.
What is the path to becoming a country music artist? From the Midwest to Nashville, our guest today Teddy Robb shares his story on this week's episode with our host Matt Dery. 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 www.lifemethodcoach.com
How does a young entrepreneur own and build two of his own home improvement companies? We got the answers from Alex Belilovsky, 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 Matt Dery also talks to Alex about what separates his two businesses from other home renovation companies.
Faith and Football. We dive into both today with the co-founder of Royal City Church, Robby Emery. Robby and his wife Danielle have served in the ministry for over 21 years and he tells his stoery on the show to our host, Matt Dery. 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.
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 Doug Lalone, 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 Matt Dery 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.
What does it take to sell your company? What tools should business owners have even before they consider their next step? Todd Sullivan, CEO of Exitwise, is our guest today on the show to give insight to what the journey looks like for founders. He talks to Matt Dery about what his clients have gone through and tells us about his podcast, "Cashing Out."
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 Matt Dery, a career changer himself, sat down and spoke to three sports journalists who made the switch. Joanne Gerstner , Mike Wells, and Michael Spath.
For more information on The LifeMethod and what we are all about, visit www.lifemethodcoach.com.
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- The Construction Association of Michigan.
They talk to host Matt Dery about what CAM has to offer as well as how business owners should prepare for what is next.
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- The Construction Association of Michigan.
They talk to host Matt Dery about what CAM has to offer as well as how business owners should prepare for what is next.
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 www.gregorycleary.com.
How does a successful company continue to build their culture after a transition? J.R. Toland, 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 Matt Dery is the host.
How did this career changer end up as an advisor at Financial Architects? Chavez Vincent 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 Matt Dery.
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.
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.
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 https://clearwatermedicine.com/team/leah-cecil-do/.
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.
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!
The 2021 Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Brent Hardman of Powell Solutions is our guest. How did the EOS/Pinnacle business coaching model help to build enterprise value in his business? Brent also discusses his company's Core Values and how their vision is strong heading in to 2022. Hosted by Matt Dery of Financial Architects and The Q5 Experience.
How can you make sure that your workplace has healthy employees? Our guests today are Mario Vittiglio and John Myers III, co-founders of A.M Health & Wellness Solutions. Driving health and engagement, while lowering absenteeism and costs. Find out how they help communities and businesses in our area get healthy and pinpoint medical concerns. The guys chat with host Matt Dery of Financial Architects, Inc.
On Today's episode of Succession Success: The Q5 Experience Podcast, our host Matt Dery talks to Chris Meso, owner and founder of T Rex Advisory. Chris is also on the Q5 team assisting on the Business side with his expertise on guiding owners to build their ultimate transferable value. Meso discusses his hands-on experience with selling businesses and what he went through during that time. How can you get the most for and out of your business? Chris tells us here. For more go to www.q5experience.com.
How difficult is it to make a career change when all you have known is the food service industry? We talk to longtime Detroit area chef Nate Liska, who is now the VP of Green Flame Tequila about his new venture and what went in to his decision. Liska joins host Matt Dery, the Marketing and Business Development Coordinator at Financial Architects, Inc.
What do the new proposed tax laws mean for you? A pair of Senior Tax Managers, Jeffrey McMichael from Cohen and Company and Vincent Bechard of Doeren Mayhew are our guests. They discuss which of the old tax laws may be coming back and how that will affect all of us. Plus, what is the IRS looking at for your 2021 return and much more. The show is hosted by longtime Detroit sports media personality Matt Dery, who is now the head of Communications at Financial Architects, Inc.
On this episode of Succession Success, Q5's John Carter of Absolute Succession and Patrick Marody of Financial Architects highlight what the Q5 Experience can do for business owners and what the wealth gap means in the process. The show is hosted by longtime Detroit sports personality Matt Dery, who is currently the Marketing and Business Development Coordinator at Financial Architects. How can Q5 help people identify their Wealth Gap? Why should business owners contact us at Q5? Find out more at www.q5experience.com.
2 local young entrepreneurs and botanistists, Joseph and Nicholas Kurta, are the guests on this week's episode. They join host Matt Dery to discuss their business, Permaculture Detroit. How has the soil and nutrient market changed with the boom of legalized Cannabis in our area? What makes Permaculture Detroit different? The Kurtas discuss farming, composting, growing, and much more.
On our first episode of Succession Success, host Matt Dery talks to Certified Valuation Analyst Sarah Greifenberger. Sarah is a valuable part of the Q5 team as she helps privately held companies determine what their business is worth. She also runs her own company called Arbor Valuation. For more information, check out www.q5experience.com and www.arborvaluation.com.
Dery is a Detroit Sports veteran who has worked in broadcasting for over 25 years.
Did you know there is a new FREE transportation service in Downtown Detroit? We talk to the Co-Founder of GEST Carts, Damon Dickens, on today's show. GEST carts are free and available to people headed out for a day or night on the town in Detroit. Want to park at a restaurant and get a ride to a Lions, Pistons, Tigers, or Red Wings game? Contact GEST Carts and they will take you.
Did you know there is a new FREE transportation service in Downtown Detroit? We talk to the Co-Founder of GEST Carts, Damon Dickens, on today's show.
From basketball star to entrepreneur. We chat with former WNBA All-Star and 3 time Detroit Shock World Champion Deanna Nolan. She and her wife now co-own a wine bar in Utica called Vino and Vibes. What was it like opening a business during the past year? Listen here.
This episode features Lisa Whitman, Branch Manager and Senior Loan Officer at Mortgage One. What is going on in the housing market? How has Lisa dealt with two significant life events over the last year?
Our guests today are Gina Wells and Cat Toone of Financial Design Strategies. Two financial planners that have years of experience and now have teamed up to build www.yourfds.com.
This week we dive into the restaurant space with Matt Schaffer, Head Chef and Kitchen Manager at CJ Mahoney's Bar and Grille in Rochester Hills, MI. What is going on inside the kitchen as we are over a year into this unprecedented time?
6 time TV Emmy Nominee and WDIV Local 4 Morning Anchor Evrod Cassimy joins us. He discusses his career, facing a life event like Covid head on, his music, and Black History Month.
Financial Architect Nick Sanchez is our guest today as he discusses his journey at FAI. What has the past year been like? How has he grown? He talks about it with Matt Dery.
The very inspirational story of Courtney Scott. Yoga Instructor and Mom who has found her purpose. She is our guest today. Balance & Harmony Yoga.
The radio voice of the Detroit Tigers Dan Dickerson is our guest. What has the past 10 months been like for him? Take a listen as he talks to Matt Dery.
He went from a LifeMethod client to coach. Tom Riley is our guest today to discuss what is The LifeMethod and how it changed his life.
Our guest this week talking Medicare and health care planning is Financial Architects' own Chris Besonen. How should you approach the Medicare election period which ends December 7? Chris answers the questions.
How creative has the "Creative Group" gotten during this time? Our guest today is Jay Johnson, CEO of Coeus Creative Group specializing in marketing, training and development, coaching, and strategy.
We go inside the classroom with one of the top teachers in our state. U of D Jesuit English Department Chair Dan Hill talks about teaching during the pandemic.
Detroit Sports Radio Icon Mike "Stoney" Stone is our guest on today's show. He chats with Matt Dery about how he is coping with the death of his close friend and radio partner Jamie Samuelsen.
What does business exit planning look like right now? Absolute Succession CEO John Carter joins Matt Dery on the show to talk about transformation of your business and introduces a new venture: The Q5 Alliance.
What does business exit planning look like right now? Absolute Succession CEO John Carter joins Matt Dery on the show to talk about transformation of your business and introduces a new venture: The Q5 Alliance.
Your auto insurance coverage in Michigan is changing after July 1. We talk to Strive Financial CEO/President Jake Heikkinen about the new Personal Injury Protection laws and how they will affect you going forward.
How is this Michigan based telecommunication service provider handling the pandemic? Matt Dery chats with ACD.net CEO Kevin Schoen about his business, the changing world of Broadband and Fiber, and how he has managed 120 employees remotely.
2019 Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner Jayson Waller is our guest this week. The CEO of Powerhome Solar talks to Matt Dery about his journey to success and how his company has handled the current crisis.
Grocery store owner and musician Mark Kassa talks about life for him during this pandemic. A powerful guest with a love for people. Check out his band at www.slightreturn.com.
Baker Tilly Partner and CPA Kurt Siebenaller is our guest. He discusses CARES Act, the Stimulus Package, and the latest on PPP loans. Kurt also answers your questions.
Lakeshore ENT Doctor and Laryngologist Adam Rubin is our guest. Dr. Rubin discusses how his practice has handled the pandemic and he previews World Voice Day coming up Thursday.
How are small businesses dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic? Trilogy Corporate Services VP Brandon Bunt is our guest on today's show. He discusses how his innovative cleaning company is still moving forward during this difficult time.
The co-founders of The LifeMethod, John and Danette Bell, along with LifeMethod coach Tom Riley join Matt Dery to do a deep dive into the uncertainty that is in everyone's lives due to the Coronavirus. They offer advice and an open dialogue about fear and how to deal with this shared disruption.
President and CEO of Hammond & Associates, Chuck Hammond, sits down to talk about his growing business of strategic planning for charitable organizations. He shares great stories including a life event of his own and how he dealt with it.
Founder of Financial Architects, Inc Ken Grace is the first guest on our inaugural edition of the podcast. Ken chats with FAI's Matt Dery about his vision for the company 35 years ago and where he sees it moving forward.
Co-Founder and LifeMethod Coach Danette Bell sits down with Financial Architects' Matt Dery to discuss what is The LifeMethod and how it impacts "Success Builders" and "Purpose Seekers" in our community.