Founders, investors, and future-focused leaders — this one’s for you.
In the latest episode of the Cerius Leadership Podcast, I get to dig into the founder conundrum with Leah Berend. When you’ve built the business around you, how do you start stepping out of it? We explore:
- The shift from working in the business to on the business
- What PE investors really look for — starting with your people and culture
- How to develop leadership teams ready for any ownership transition
- The secret to employee development (Hint: You spell L.O.V.E. as T.I.M.E.)
- The 3 questions investors ask first — and how to be ready
- Expectations every Finance & Ops leader should meet
- The guiding principles that drive real company value growth
Whether you’re preparing for a capital raise, exit, or just thinking long-term, this episode brings clarity to what creates sustainable success.
Leah is committed to stewarding investments in the lower-middle market under the banner of Private Equity as a Service™. This unique approach underscores the belief that private equity managers hold a greater responsibility for stewardship, propelling sustainable growth and
prosperity for all stakeholders.
🎧 Listen now and let us know — what does legacy look like in your business?
#IntentionalLeadership #PrivateEquity #FounderLeadership #BusinessGrowth
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