Succession isn’t a handover.

It’s a shift in identity.

For the founder, it can feel like letting go of a limb.

For the next generation, it can feel like stepping into a legacy that’s both inspiring and heavy.

In this episode of The Green Room Podcast, I walk through the five things I’ve seen that really make succession work — the things that protect the family, the founder, and the future of the business.

Because succession isn’t a transaction.

It’s a relationship decision dressed up as a business plan.

And if it wins financially but costs you Christmas lunch - it’s way too expensive.