Generation Excellence Podcast

In each episode of GENeration EXcellence I talk with other leaders of unique generational family businesses - about their past/future/present. Enjoy.

Generation Excellence Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jamie Michelson, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jamie Michelson hosts Generation Excellence Podcast, a business show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode #78 – Jeremy Garrett, Lazear Capital

  Sep 15, 202642 min

  Jeremy Garrett is a Managing Director and Michigan Market Leader for Lazear Capital, an investment banking and ownership transition advisory firm with a significant focus on Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Jeremy is a banker who understands family business dynamics and is skilled in speaking to business owners about the areas of continuity planning beyond financial including preserving culture and family legacy. While I have interviewed many family business operators, Jeremy brings the perspective of someone who sits across the table from owners wrestling with one of the hardest questions in business: "How do I transition ownership without losing what makes this company special?” The insights Jeremy provides on Episode 78 of GENeration EXcellence makes this episode special.

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  Episode #77 – Catherine and Luke Neumayr, V8 Ranch

  Aug 14, 202649 min

  Catherine and Luke Neumayr joined the podcast from V8 Ranch in Boling, Texas. As fourth-generation stewards of both land and cattle, they quickly lassoed me in with their vision for the future and deep appreciation for the ranch’s history. Perhaps that's no surprise coming from two professional photographers who know how to frame both a story and a landscape. In our conversation, Luke and Catherine shared the realities facing many family businesses today: honoring long-standing traditions while embracing new technology and fresh approaches. Catherine brings an engaging voice and remarkable recall of the stories that have shaped her family and enterprise. One of my favorite aspects of this podcast is discovering the many hats our guests wear. In this case, that includes cowboy hats, along with those of marketers, managers, entrepreneurs, parents, salespeople, and even philosophers. You'll get a taste of all of them in Episode 77 of GENeration EXcellence. Enjoy!

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  Episode #76 – Alvey Thompson Jr.: Founder, Dynamic Living Coaching & Consulting

  Jun 9, 20261h 4m

  My guest, Alvey Thompson Jr., is a dynamo: part performance coach, part advisor, and fully committed to helping leaders expand their capacity to lead, not just at work, but in life. In our conversation, Alvey takes us well beyond the surface of health and wellness and into the deeper reality of what sustains high-performing individuals over time. He shares candidly about the moments in his own life that forced a change in direction. What stands out is his perspective on the patterns leaders build across families, teams, and generations. It’s a thoughtful look at what he calls “generational health,” and why true wealth requires more than financial success. On the field, Alvey Thompson Jr. wore number 90. Today, we welcome him as guest number 76 on GENeration EXcellence. Settle in for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, capacity, and what it really means to play the long game. LINK TO ALVEY’S BUSINESS AND THE SYNERGISTIC EDGE PODCAST https://media.dynamicelevation.co/

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  Episode #75 – Derek & Evan Freed, Fourth‑Generation Leaders at FREEDS of Windsor

  Apr 13, 20261h 10mS0

  Episode #75 – Derek & Evan Freed, Fourth‑Generation Leaders at FREEDS of Windsor by Jamie Michelson

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  Episode #74 – Craig Beam, Digging In: The Craft, the Calling, and the Comeback with Master Distiller Craig Beam

  Mar 17, 202659 minS0

  Episode #74 – Craig Beam, Digging In: The Craft, the Calling, and the Comeback with Master Distiller Craig Beam by Jamie Michelson

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