Guest Matthew Kerzner is a specialist in working with family- and closely held- businesses.  With trillions of dollars being passed from one generation to the next in coming years and most family businesses having a shelf life of roughly 25 years, prioritizing a transition plan is of utmost importance.  Matt walks us through the why's of transition planning and how it not only helps achieve success when monetizing, but also when just starting out!   

Matthew Kerzner is a Director in the Center Family Business Excellence Group within the Private Business Services Practice. Matt has more than 25 years of experience in organizational development with a specialization in assisting family businesses and closely held businesses with addressing transition, financial stability and sustainability, and human performance management matters.

Matt works with clients developing a strategic plan that acknowledges the issues and dynamics of both the family and the business in order to develop succession plans that prepare the next generation leaders to succeed.

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