Legacy, Culture, and Private Equity

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 Other Notes: Cerius for Clients: https://ceriusexecutives.com/ Cerius for Executives: https://ceriusexecutives.com/executives LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cerius-interim-executive-solutions/