Summary: We will be joined by Chuck Conrad of Szarka Financial. Chuck will provide an overview of the life cycle of business ownership, beginning with discussing the options of an encore business, whether a franchise, consulting, etc. He'll share his thoughts on how to succeed in an endeavor like this and some of the key aspects to be sure to focus on. Chuck Conrad is a Senior Financial Planner with Szarka Financial, concentrating on transition planning, whether it results from the loss of a job, a loved one, or relationship. Chuck received his B.A. from Bowling Green State University, his J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and pursued a Masters of Law Degree in Taxation from Case Western Reserve University. Chuck is co-founder of Ohio CareerConnect, a networking group designed to assist those in career transition. His background also includes several years of active military duty, serving in an elite unit of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division during the first Gulf War. Chuck is passionately involved in various local non-profit organizations. He is a past president of the Rocky River Kiwanis, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has named Chuck as one of Cleveland’s Finest Young Professionals. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com and Expert Insights. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth. Expert Insights is my latest book. It’s made up of 10 episodes from this radio show. Each chapter provides information you can use in your business today. It is available on Amazon.com.
