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Building the Biz

著者： Shane Bauman
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  • #61: Founder Passion, Nearshoring, & Building “Boring Businesses” w/ Brian Samson

    #61: Founder Passion, Nearshoring, & Building “Boring Businesses” w/ Brian Samson
    2026/05/26

    Episode Overview

    What if the future of entrepreneurship isn’t flashy startups…but “boring businesses,” operational excellence, and building companies that actually create freedom?

    In this episode of Building the Biz, Shane sits down with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, to unpack scaling businesses across borders, leveraging nearshore talent in Latin America, and why founder passion still matters in an AI-driven world.

    Brian shares his journey from Silicon Valley tech recruiting to building and scaling multiple businesses, living as an expat in Argentina, and eventually pivoting into acquiring “boring businesses” like cleaning, locksmithing, and home services companies.


    Key Takeaways

    • Founder Passion Still Wins
    • “Boring Businesses” Are Massive Opportunities
    • Nearshoring Is Reshaping Talent Acquisition
    • AI Won’t Replace Great Operators
    • Entrepreneurship Doesn’t Have to Cost You Your Family


    In This Episode, You’ll Learn

    · Why founder-led sales matter
    · The future of nearshoring
    · Why execution matters more than ideas
    · The opportunities in overlooked industries
    · How to structure multiple businesses
    · Entrepreneurship and foster care advocacy


    Memorable Quotes

    · “Growth has to be founder driven.”
    · “There are no million-dollar ideas—only million-dollar execution.”
    · “I’d rather bet on myself than anybody else.”


    About Brian Samson

    Brian Samson is the founder of Plugg Technologies, a nearshore staffing firm connecting U.S. companies with top talent across Latin America. Over the last decade, Brian has built and scaled multiple businesses across recruiting, software, staffing, and home services industries.


    Connect with Brian Samson

    Website: https://plugg.tech/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/


    Tags

    Entrepreneurship, Nearshoring, Founder Leadership, Latin America Talent, Business Growth, AI in Business, Boring Businesses


    Disclosures

    Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. 8831353.1 Exp. 3/28
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    48 分
  • #60: Transition Isn’t an Event - It’s a Journey w/ Andrea Carpenter & Elizabeth Ledoux

    #60: Transition Isn’t an Event - It’s a Journey w/ Andrea Carpenter & Elizabeth Ledoux
    2026/05/19
    Episode OverviewIn this episode of Building the Biz, Shane sits down with Andrea Carpenter and Elizabeth Ledoux of The Transition Strategists for one of the most honest conversations the show has had around succession, identity, family dynamics, and what it really takes to transition a business well.This conversation goes far beyond legal documents and financial structures. Andrea and Elizabeth unpack the emotional side of transition—the fear, expectations, communication breakdowns, entitlement concerns, identity struggles, and leadership tensions that often derail even successful businesses.Whether you’re a founder, successor, entrepreneur, or simply someone thinking about legacy, this episode is packed with wisdom on how to transition intentionally and preserve both relationships and impact.Key TakeawaysTransition Is Not an Event — It’s a JourneyOne of the biggest mistakes founders make is waiting too long to begin transition planning. Andrea and Elizabeth explain why healthy transitions often take 5–10 years and require intentional communication and preparation along the way. Identity Often Derails Transition More Than EconomicsMany founders can solve the financial side of transition. The harder part is separating identity from the business itself. The episode explores how owners can begin defining purpose and fulfillment beyond the title of founder or CEO. Communication Is the Foundation of Healthy SuccessionThe most successful transitions involve open communication between founders, successors, employees, and family members. Lack of communication often creates assumptions, fear, resentment, and misalignment. Successors Carry More Pressure Than Most People RealizeAndrea shares powerful insight into the psychology of successors—especially in family businesses—including the pressure of expectations, fear of appearing entitled, and trying to forge an authentic identity while stewarding someone else’s legacy. Fear Creates Stories That Often Aren’t TrueOne of the strongest themes throughout the conversation is how fear creates false narratives. Many owners assume employees, family members, or successors will react negatively without ever having the conversation to verify those assumptions. In This Episode, You’ll Learn· Why most business transitions fail · The emotional side of succession planning · How founders can separate identity from business ownership · Why successors often feel pressure, guilt, and uncertainty · The difference between entitlement and curiosity · How communication changes family business dynamics · Why transition planning should start earlier than you think · What “Transition 3.0” means · The role fear plays in founders and successors · Why timelines create clarity during transition · How founders can avoid holding on too long · The importance of creating a “next adventure” after business ownershipMemorable Quotes“Transition is not an event—it’s a journey.” “Nobody gets everything they want.” “Holding on too long can create outcomes you don’t want.” “Fear gets in the way of clarity.” “Successors aren’t entitled—they’re often just curious.” “You’re always going to be the founder.” About Andrea Carpenter & Elizabeth LedouxAndrea Carpenter is President of The Transition Strategists, where she helps rising-generation leaders step into ownership and leadership with clarity and confidence. With a background in UX design and personal experience as a successor herself, Andrea brings a modern and deeply human perspective to family business transition. Elizabeth Ledoux is Founder and CEO of The Transition Strategists and a nationally recognized succession planning expert with more than 30 years of experience helping founders transition businesses intentionally while preserving relationships, legacy, and long-term impact. Connect with Andrea & Elizabeth🌐 Website: The Transition Strategists 📘 Resource: www.beforebuysell.com 🔗 LinkedIn:Andrea Carpenter LinkedIn Elizabeth Ledoux LinkedIn Tags Business Succession Planning, Family Business, Entrepreneurship, Founder Legacy, Leadership, Exit Planning, Generational Wealth, Family Business Transition, Succession Strategy, Business Ownership, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Founder Identity, Building the Biz PodcastDisclosuresShane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents...
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    46 分
  • #59: Rewriting the Exit Playbook: ESOPs, Ownership & Building a Regret-Free Legacy w/ Andrew Fejer

    #59: Rewriting the Exit Playbook: ESOPs, Ownership & Building a Regret-Free Legacy w/ Andrew Fejer
    2026/05/14

    Episode Overview

    In this episode of Building the Biz, Shane sits down with Andrew Fejer, Managing Director at Lazear, to unpack the world of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) and why they remain one of the most misunderstood opportunities in business today. With over two decades in corporate banking and business advisory, Andrew brings practical insight, honest perspective, and deep conviction around ownership, culture, and legacy.

    This conversation goes far beyond exit planning. It’s about leadership, authentic relationships, building the right advisory team, and creating businesses that outlive the founder in healthy ways.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn

    · Why ESOPs are often more misunderstood than private equity
    · What makes a founder a strong ESOP candidate
    · Common myths around employee ownership and control
    · How ESOP structures actually work from a founder’s perspective
    · The difference between good leverage and dangerous leverage
    · Why employee ownership can help address the wealth gap
    · How to build a high-level advisory team around your business
    · Why authentic networking creates long-term opportunity
    · The connection between ownership culture and business performance
    · What “regret-free” exits really look like for founders
    · Why founders need friction, accountability, and honest feedback
    · The role discipline and love play in leadership and legacy

    About Andrew Fejer

    Andrew Fejer is Managing Director at Lazear, where he leads ESOP advisory efforts across the Western United States. With more than 20 years of experience across JPMorgan, HSBC, and BOK Financial, Andrew specializes in helping founders navigate tax-efficient exits through employee ownership structures.

    Passionate about business equity, legacy, and ownership culture, Andrew works closely with founders to help them discover alternatives to traditional exit strategies while preserving the businesses and teams they’ve worked so hard to build.

    Connect with Andrew Fejer & Lazear

    🌐 Website: Lazear Capital Partners
    🔗 LinkedIn: Andrew Fejer LinkedIn

    Disclosures

    Shane Bauman is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. Guardian does not issue nor service mortgages or reverse mortgages. 8906315.1 Exp. 5/28
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    41 分
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