Episode 53 – The State of the Union Series: Part 1

Episode 53 – The State of the Union Series: Part 1

Will working from home become the new normal?  In part one of this three-part mini series, Tim Scannell shares some of his best practices when it comes to working remotely, and mentions key takeaways you can incorporate into your daily work life.  In this episode, you will learn: Why having the right equipment is necessary …

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Episode 52 – Meet Samantha Pietruszynski, Financial Advisor

Episode 52 – Meet Samantha Pietruszynski, Financial Advisor

Have you ever wondered what goes into relationship management for financial advisors?  In this episode, Tim Scannell introduces Samantha Pietruszynski, a financial planner at Hightower Great Lakes, who shares what she does to ensure that her clients feel confident and comfortable in the financial advising relationship.  In this episode, you will learn:  What Samantha does …

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Episode 51 – Why the Time To Lock in Your Key Management Team Is Now: Part 2

Episode 51 – Why the Time To Lock in Your Key Management Team Is Now: Part 2

Building a successful business begins with building a successful management team.  In part two of this mini-series, Tim Scannell continues his discussion of why as business owners it’s crucial to have the right management team. He shares the importance of defining objectives, creating a vision, developing the right skills, and lists the various tools to …

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Episode 50 – Why the Time To Lock in Your Key Management Team Is Now: Part 1

Episode 50 – Why the Time To Lock in Your Key Management Team Is Now: Part 1

Do you have a key management team that’s ready to take over your business? In part one of this new mini-series, Tim Scannell talks about what business owners have to lose by not locking in and training successors NOW.  Tim shares insights from his experience with finding a key person to take over his business …

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Episode 49 – Why a Valuation Analyst Is Critical for Planning – With Guest Greg Clark

Episode 49 – Why a Valuation Analyst Is Critical for Planning – With Guest Greg Clark

Do you know how to generate the greatest value for your business?  In this episode, Tim Scannell is joined by Greg Clark, a certified valuation analyst, CVA and a CPA. Together they discuss the benefits of acquiring the services of a valuation analyst, and answer commonly asked questions and concerns surrounding business valuations. In this …

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Episode 47- How to Deal with Conflict in Family Business

Episode 47- How to Deal with Conflict in Family Business

Given COVID-19 lockdown circumstances, families are seeing much more of each other than usual. Have you thought about how this can affect your family business? In this episode, Tim Scannell sheds light on the importance of identifying potential conflicts in the family business, how these conflicts can accelerate and what the potential repercussions of conflicts …

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Episode 46 – Finding Your Advisor Glass Slipper

Episode 46 – Finding Your Advisor Glass Slipper

Having a financial advisor is great but having one who understands and works towards your goals is even better. Tim Scannell reveals the many types of financial advisors available and how each can benefit various financial situations. He discusses the importance of finding someone who fits with your goals and the importance of open communication …

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Episode 45 – Using Incentive Programs to Keep Key People

Episode 45 – Using Incentive Programs to Keep Key People

The average person is likely to change careers 5-7 times in their lifetime. As a business owner, what are you doing to ensure your top employees want to stay? In this episode of The Wealth Stream Podcast, Tim Scannell dives into incentive programs and how they help business owners retain key people.  In this episode, …

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