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The Red-Bearded Risk Guy
Welcome to "The Red-Bearded Risk Guy," the podcast that helps business owners and leaders of companies with 50-250 employees protect their people, profits, and public relations.
Your host Joshua Keene, AAI, AKA the Red-Bearded Risk Guy, is a commercial insurance, benefits, and risk management expert who has dedicated his career to helping businesses stay ahead of emerging business trends. Join Joshua as he interviews industry experts and shares insights on business growth, strategy, recruiting and retention, sales and marketing, corporate risk management, commercial insurance, and motivation.
These weekly conversations will provide actionable advice on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the business community. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and strategically position your business for success, then this podcast is for you. Tune in to "The Red-Bearded Risk Guy" and join the conversation today!
The Red-Bearded Risk Guy
Creative Finance for Business Owners: An Owner's Biggest Risks w/ Zeb Wade
If you’re anything like the average business owner, 80-90% of your net-worth is tied up in your business. How do you plan on funding your exit strategy?
You also have key employees or executives that are crucial to your business. What strategies are there to make sure your top talent is less likely to entertain headhunter offers?
Do the terms of your buy/sell agreement tailored specifically for your business? Is that properly financed?
How do you become your own bank/insurer in order to cover losses your insurance policies aren't designed to cover?
How do you keep your warranty program from killing your cash flow?
Today, we sat down with a Creative Corporate Finance expert, Zebadiah Wade to talk about some clever ways to solve these problems - and more!
Zeb has several years of experience in corporate risk management, commercial insurance and finance.
When done right, the unique strategies Zeb covers in this episode are a game changer when it comes to helping business owners and executives plan for the future.
He’s also one of my newest colleagues here at Laporte Insurance in Oregon.
It’s also worth mentioning the non-profit where Zeb serves CFO for Anchors Outdoor Adventures. If you love the outdoors, action sports and serving disadvantaged youth, you need to check them out. (Shout out to Isaiah).
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