Business Legacy

Legacy Planner For Serial Entrepreneurs | Strategic Advisor
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The Legacy Podcast is a series of conversations with business owners who share their journey to financial freedom and the legacy they want to leave for the next generation. Their stories are empowering, educational, and encouraging.

  1. The Grandparent Advantage: Building Legacy Through One-on-One Connection

    4H AGO

    The Grandparent Advantage: Building Legacy Through One-on-One Connection

    Legacy is often misunderstood as something financial, distant, or reserved for later in life. In this episode, Perry Solomon reframes legacy into something far more immediate—and far more impactful. Perry, founder of Solomon Growth Advisors and author of Grandpa Day, shares how a simple practice—spending intentional, one-on-one time with each grandchild—became a 20-year system for mentorship, connection, and generational influence. Drawing from his background as a business leader and now advisor, Perry explains how structure, curiosity, and consistency can transform relationships the same way they transform organizations. What started as casual outings evolved into a repeatable framework for developing confidence, decision-making, and identity in the next generation. This conversation bridges business leadership and family leadership—highlighting that the same principles that build great companies (intentionality, systems, listening, and empowerment) also build meaningful legacies at home. Key takeaway: Legacy is not what you leave behind—it's what you build into people while you're still here.

    20 min
  2. Build the Solution the Market Is Missing

    MAY 4

    Build the Solution the Market Is Missing

    Most businesses don't start with a perfect idea they start with a problem that can't be ignored. In this episode, Santiago Galvez, founder of Pet Cultures, shares how a personal challenge saving his dog after a severe health issue turned into a fast-growing international brand. After trying dozens of products that didn't work, Santiago realized something deeper: the market was filled with solutions that sounded good but failed in execution. Leveraging his background with major CPG companies like Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, he partnered with a chemist to create a better formulation one rooted in effectiveness, not marketing. But what makes this conversation powerful isn't just the product it's the strategy behind the growth. From understanding consumer psychology to expanding internationally, Santiago breaks down how different markets think, buy, and adopt products. For entrepreneurs, this episode highlights a critical truth: the best businesses don't chase trends they solve real problems better than anyone else. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Santiago's Background 00:01:09 – The Problem That Started It All 00:05:59 – Understanding Probiotics and Results 00:06:25 – Early Signs of Product Effectiveness 00:09:16 – Consumer Psychology & Decision-Making 00:10:36 – Preventative vs. Reactive Buyers 00:15:35 – Building the Product & Key Relationships 00:18:44 – Career Transitions and Network Leverage 00:19:23 – Scaling the Business Globally 00:21:14 – Market Strategy: U.S. vs Europe 00:23:58 – Lessons for Entrepreneurs 00:24:12 – Where to Find Pet Cultures Episode Resources Discover how Santiago built a science-backed solution in a crowded market—and explore how Pet Cultures is redefining pet wellness through proactive health and smarter formulation: https://petcultures.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    26 min
  3. Why Avoiding Conflict Is Costing You More Than You Think

    APR 27

    Why Avoiding Conflict Is Costing You More Than You Think

    Most people don't lack good intentions they lack the tools to handle conflict. In this episode, Kimberly Best, founder of Best Conflict Solutions, shares a powerful journey from trauma nurse to conflict resolution expert—revealing how life's most intense moments shaped her understanding of human behavior, communication, and legacy. Through personal experiences, including witnessing end-of-life reflections and navigating her own difficult divorce, Kimberly developed a deep belief: your story is your legacy and unresolved conflict becomes part of that story. This conversation explores why people avoid conflict, how binary thinking traps us in false choices, and how learning to navigate differences can transform relationships, families, and businesses. For entrepreneurs and leaders, the takeaway is clear: conflict isn't the problem avoiding it is. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Background 00:00:29 – Trauma Nursing & Life Perspective 00:02:05 – Conflict, Decisions, and Hidden Questions 00:03:02 – Binary Thinking vs. Real Solutions 00:04:32 – Personality Types and Conflict Styles 00:07:20 – Legacy and Life Reflection 00:09:01 – Paul's Perspective on Legacy 00:10:50 – Balancing Presence and Reflection 00:11:47 – Generational Influence on Behavior 00:12:50 – Strengths, Tradeoffs, and Identity 00:14:49 – Justice vs. Grace in Conflict 00:15:16 – Where to Find Kimberly Episode Resources Explore Kimberly's frameworks, tools, and approach to navigating conflict with clarity and intention and learn how to turn difficult conversations into opportunities for stronger relationships and better outcomes: https://bestconflictsolutions.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    17 min
  4. Why Most Founders Struggle to Scale Sales and How to Fix It

    APR 20

    Why Most Founders Struggle to Scale Sales and How to Fix It

    Every founder is great at selling—until they're not. In this episode, Summer Poletti, founder of Rise of Us, breaks down one of the most common (and costly) challenges in business growth: transitioning from founder-led sales to a scalable sales system. Summer shares her unconventional path—from growth-stage operator to coach to consultant—and how her experience across multiple business functions gives her a unique edge in solving revenue problems holistically. This conversation uncovers why most sales hires fail, why founders unknowingly stall their own growth, and how the "messy middle" is actually where real businesses are built. For entrepreneurs, the key takeaway is clear: your business doesn't stall because of effort—it stalls because of structure.   Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Episode Context 00:01:40 – Summer's Non-Linear Career Path 00:03:58 – Transitioning Into Consulting 00:04:08 – Early Clients & False Momentum 00:06:52 – Lessons From Early Career Mistakes 00:07:19 – Identifying Ideal Clients 00:09:46 – Favorite Project & Sales System Success 00:11:42 – Hiring Salespeople the Right Way 00:12:29 – Toxic Salespeople & Cultural Impact 00:15:24 – Using Data to Diagnose Sales Problems 00:16:55 – Founder-Led Sales Bottlenecks 00:18:57 – When Founders Should Step Out of Sales 00:19:25 – The Impact of Helping Businesses Scale 00:20:49 – Where to Find Summer & Rise of Us   Episode Resources Dive deeper into how Summer helps founders transition from unpredictable, founder-led sales to scalable revenue systems that actually support growth: https://theriseofus.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    22 min
  5. Building a Business Without Sacrificing What Matters Most

    APR 13

    Building a Business Without Sacrificing What Matters Most

    Most entrepreneurs start a business chasing freedom—but many end up recreating the same constraints they were trying to escape. In this episode, Patrick Brown, founder and CEO of Unity Communications, shares a different approach: designing a business around life first, not the other way around. Patrick opens up about leaving the corporate grind to be present for his kids—and the disciplined tradeoffs required to make that decision work. From waking up at 4 AM to restructuring his entire day, this conversation highlights the intentional sacrifices behind building a life-centered business. As Unity Communications scaled, Patrick reveals how global talent, particularly in the Philippines, became a turning point—unlocking both operational efficiency and meaningful opportunity for others. This episode goes beyond business strategy. It's about redefining success, building with purpose, and understanding that legacy isn't just what you build—it's how you show up while building it. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Guest Overview 00:01:17 – Leaving Corporate to Reclaim Time 00:03:20 – The Drive to Be Present for Family 00:05:23 – Managing Work vs Family Tradeoffs 00:07:20 – Early Client Strategy & Sales Approach 00:09:56 – Identifying and Avoiding Bad Clients 00:11:05 – Managing Risk as an Entrepreneur 00:13:57 – A Defining Turning Point in the Business 00:14:26 – Discovering Global Talent in the Philippines 00:17:04 – Scaling Through International Teams 00:17:34 – Redefining Success Over Time 00:19:28 – Raising Kids in a Global World 00:22:05 – Reflections on Life, Parenting, and Legacy 00:22:44 – Where to Find Patrick & Unity Communications Episode Resources Learn how Patrick builds global teams that free up founders' time while creating meaningful opportunities across borders and how you can scale without sacrificing your life: https://uniti-connect.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    24 min
  6. How to Unlock Capital When Banks Say No

    APR 6

    How to Unlock Capital When Banks Say No

    Access to capital remains one of the biggest constraints for small business owners—yet it's often misunderstood. In this episode, Adam Benowitz, founder of Vox Funding, breaks down the real reason traditional banks fail entrepreneurs—and what alternative funding models are doing differently. Adam shares how Vox Funding built a fintech-driven lending platform designed to solve one of the most critical challenges in business: cash flow timing. From subcontractors waiting months to get paid to restaurant owners facing urgent expenses, this conversation reframes how capital should actually work in the real economy. Beyond the mechanics of lending, this episode dives into what it takes to scale a company from a small startup to a multi-city operation and how building the right team becomes the true growth engine. For entrepreneurs, this is a powerful reminder: growth isn't just about revenue, it's about access, timing, and execution.   Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction & Podcast Overview 00:00:55 – Adam Benowitz & Vox Funding Origin Story 00:01:21 – From Wall Street to Small Business Lending 00:02:57 – Why Construction & Subcontractors Are Underserved 00:05:09 – The Opportunity in Small Loan Markets 00:05:52 – How Vox Underwrites Deals Differently 00:07:30 – Scaling From 5 Employees to 100 00:09:36 – Early Hiring & Team Evolution 00:10:38 – Real Business Impact Story (Driving School Growth) 00:12:04 – Life Before Vox Funding vs Today 00:13:30 – Working With Real Economy Entrepreneurs 00:14:17 – Legacy & Long-Term Impact 00:15:35 – How to Connect With Vox Funding Episode Resources Explore how Adam and Vox Funding are redefining access to capital for small businesses—and how faster funding can unlock growth when timing matters most: https://voxfunding.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    17 min
  7. Why Modern Marketing Requires More Touchpoints Than Ever

    MAR 30

    Why Modern Marketing Requires More Touchpoints Than Ever

    What if the business you built actually gave you your life back instead of taking it? In this episode, Paul sits down with Robin Agricola, Founder and CEO of Birdhouse Marketing, who has redefined what it means to build a modern business. Running her company remotely from a sailboat, Robin shares how she intentionally designed both her business model and lifestyle to work together — not compete. What started as a response to a life-altering health event became a complete rethinking of how work should function. Instead of accepting long commutes and rigid schedules, Robin built a fully remote marketing agency long before it became mainstream and scaled it into a thriving, multi-person team. This episode dives deep into the evolution of marketing itself — from predictable funnels to fragmented, multi-touchpoint ecosystems and why businesses must now focus on brand, presence, and consistency across channels. But at its core, this conversation is about something bigger: building a life-first business. Robin shares how she created a company that not only supports her lifestyle, but also empowers her team to live fully proving that success isn't just about revenue, but about freedom, fulfillment, and intentional design. For entrepreneurs, this episode is a blueprint for aligning business growth with life quality — not sacrificing one for the other.   Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:13 – Building a business from a sailboat 00:02:17 – The health event that changed everything 00:05:23 – How marketing has evolved over the years 00:07:30 – The breakdown of traditional funnels 00:09:01 – Multi-channel strategy and brand importance 00:10:21 – Customizing marketing across different markets 00:10:31 – Identifying ideal clients 00:11:49 – Long-term vs short-term marketing expectations 00:13:04 – Building the business over time 00:15:51 – Creating a lifestyle-first company culture 00:18:03 – The moment it all felt worth it 00:19:47 – Where to find Birdhouse Marketing Episode Resources Explore how Robin Agricola builds scalable marketing systems while designing a business that supports freedom, flexibility, and long-term growth: https://birdhousemarketing.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    21 min
  8. Building a Skincare Brand Around Community and Care

    MAR 16

    Building a Skincare Brand Around Community and Care

    In Episode 254, Paul sits down with Roberta Perry, President of Scrubs Body Skincare Products, to talk about what it means to build a brand through heart, creativity, and community. What began as an "accidental entrepreneur" story mixing product in jars at home and selling at local fairs evolved into a thriving skincare business rooted in experience, personalization, and care. Roberta shares how she pivoted away from wholesale when she realized the true power of her brand wasn't just the product it was the connection. Through in-store experiences, custom scents, one-on-one relationships, and a space that feels more like a gathering place than a shop, Scrubs Body became something much bigger than skincare. This episode is also a deeply human conversation about grief, resilience, family, and legacy. From losing her sister and business partner to continuing the brand with love and intention, Roberta's story is a reminder that sometimes the strongest companies aren't the biggest they're the most meaningful. For entrepreneurs, this episode is a masterclass in knowing what kind of growth you actually want. Timestamps 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:01:01 – How Scrubs Body got started 00:05:20 – Why the retail model worked better than wholesale 00:06:52 – Balancing product innovation with focus 00:10:50 – Customer feedback and new product ideas 00:12:34 – The most gratifying part of building the brand 00:13:41 – Choosing authenticity over aggressive growth 00:14:18 – The hardest moments in the business journey 00:18:19 – What legacy means through family and loss 00:18:30 – What's next for the brand 00:21:21 – Where to find Scrubs Body   Episode Resources Discover how Roberta Perry built Scrubs Body into a customer-loved skincare brand through personalization, loyalty, and genuine human connection: https://scrubsbody.com Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit https://businesslegacypodcast.com to access the show notes and additional resources on the episode.

    22 min
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The Legacy Podcast is a series of conversations with business owners who share their journey to financial freedom and the legacy they want to leave for the next generation. Their stories are empowering, educational, and encouraging.

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  • Creator
    Legacy Planner For Serial Entrepreneurs | Strategic Advisor
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    259
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2022 Kirk Chisholm
  • Show Website
    Business Legacy