210: Crafting Family Legacies, Matt Chiaradonna - The Entrepreneur Gene Series

" When it's built with your own hands or with your own will, I felt like it was a little bit more of my own success than somebody else doing it for me." - Matt Chiaradonna Have you ever been thrown into running a business? Matt Chiaradonna, a family business entrepreneur leading JC Fence and Founder of Elite Technique sure has. Host Laurie Barkman talks with Matt about his journey from growing up in a family business, the impact of his father's tragic accident, and his path to operating two successful businesses. He offers advice on developing leaders, balancing legacy, and finding purpose both within and outside the business. This episode delves into the importance of grit, mentorship, and strategic growth in entrepreneurship. Takeaways: For entrepreneurs, establishing clear processes early on in the business can facilitate growth and make it easier to delegate tasks. Focus on identifying and nurturing potential leaders within the organization to drive future growth. Highlight the importance of traits such as determination, grit, and setting one's own destiny, which are prevalent in successful entrepreneurs. Emphasize the value of having a mentor who has successfully navigated similar challenges. This can provide guidance and insights that are pivotal for growth. This Show Is Sponsored by The Business Transition Sherpa® 100 percent of owners will leave their business one day. But few are prepared. Are you? Get your copy of the Amazon best-selling book by nationally recognized expert, Laurie Barkman that reveals how to build business value and plan for succession, transition, or selling the business on your terms....what every entrepreneur needs to know. ✨📖 Get your FREE digital copy of The Business Transition Handbook: 📣 Write a Podcast Review: _________________________________________________________________ Connect with Laurie Barkman: Email: laurie@btsherpa.com LinkedIn: Book: YouTube: Connect with Matt Chiaradonna: LinkedIn: Website: Website:

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210: Crafting Family Legacies, Matt Chiaradonna - The Entrepreneur Gene Series is an episode from Succession Stories by Laurie Barkman.

This episode is 33:02 long.

This episode was published on Aug 10, 2025.

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