Succession Is Not an Event: A Modern Roadmap for Family Business Transitions
Succession isn’t a moment - it’s a journey. In this episode of Building Unbreakable Brands, Meghan Lynch sits down with Andrea Carpenter, President of The Transition Strategists and host of Your Next Gen Friend, to explore what it really takes to navigate generational handoffs in family businesses. Andrea shares how to turn the pressure of transition into purpose through co-creation, communication, and clarity.
Together, they discuss why the most successful transitions are designed with the next generation, not for them, and how both founders and successors can find confidence in their evolving roles.
And of course, Meghan’s son Henry joins the conversation with his signature next-gen questions (and a dry-erase-board joke you won’t want to miss).
What You’ll Learn
- Why succession is a process of discovery, not a single event
- How to balance gratitude for the past with courage to lead differently
- Andrea’s framework for creating a Transition Compass and roadmap
- The difference between owner-led and co-created transitions
- How rising-gen leaders can develop confidence and authentic leadership styles
- Why clarity—not just opportunity—is the greatest gift of transition
Guest Links
- Download Andrea’s free Transition Guide: https://gift.transitionstrategists.com/six-point
- Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreashaver/
- Follow Andrea on Instagram: @YourNextGenFriend
