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Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Family Business, Big Problems: Fix Your Succession Plan
with Dr. Doug Gray
Is your family business built to last — or are you gambling it away with unclear succession?
Too many family-run businesses wait until it’s too late to pass the baton. The result? Confusion. Power struggles. Stalled growth. And sometimes…a complete implosion of legacy.
In this episode, we dive deep into the high-stakes world of leadership transitions in family businesses with Doug Gray, PhD — CEO of Action Learning Associates and the guy behind the Next Gen Model. Doug shares practical steps to help family business owners avoid chaos and build continuity that outlives them.
From the $85 trillion generational wealth transfer to the roles daughters and matriarchs are playing in rewriting the script — we cover it all.
✅ Learn Doug’s 5-Step Succession Framework
✅ Avoid costly ownership fumbles and private equity nightmares
✅ Build your family legacy with clarity, not confusion
🧠 BONUS: Free seminars and tools to kickstart your journey:
👉 https://www.NextGenPeerGroups.com/the...
👉 https://www.NextGenPeerGroups.com/gifts
Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com
About Doug
Dr. Doug Gray Ph.D. specializes in leadership development, succession planning, and fostering family unity in enterprising families. With expertise in positive psychology, outcome-based consulting, and executive coaching, he provides assessments and strategic solutions to family-owned firms and leadership teams. Doug excels in conflict resolution, family meeting facilitation, and succession planning, aiming to establish collaborative relationships between generational leaders. He has extensive experience across various business sectors and holds the Professional Certified Coach designation from the International Coaching Federation.
Connect with Doug
www.Action-Learning.com
www.NextGenPeerGroups.com
www.AssessNextGen.com
/ doug-gray-phd
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Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
How to Solve Business Problems with Clarity
with Reuven Shelef
Feeling stuck in a mess of business problems that won’t quit? You might not have a leadership issue… you might have a tangled one.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome Reuven Shelef, Founder and CEO of OUT OF THE BOX Consulting and the creator of the Untangling Complex Challenges™ methodology. Reuven helps leaders, executives, and business owners tackle messy, overwhelming challenges with a clear, practical 7-step process designed to turn chaos into clarity.
If you’ve ever faced:
• Interdepartmental friction
• Systems and processes that just don’t talk to each other
• Team dysfunction, poor decisions, and conflicting priorities
• Or just that sinking feeling of “Where do I even start?"
This episode is for you.
Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com.
About Reuven
Reuven Shelef, Founder and CEO of OUT OF THE BOX Consulting, is a strategic engineer with a coach’s heart, renowned for his groundbreaking Untangling Complex Challenges™ methodology.
With over three decades of experience in engineering, technology, business transformation, and human dynamics, he has helped Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executives solve intricate challenges, refine business processes, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and coach leaders.
Reuven blends sharp logic with a deep understanding of human behaviour, creating transformative outcomes that go beyond business to personal growth.
Through his own life challenges, Reuven developed a methodology that combines tools from engineering, business, and personal development, empowering individuals and teams to break free from roadblocks and move forward with clarity and purpose.
His passion is helping people and organizations unlock their full potential, and his reputation as a trusted advisor is built on his meticulous approach, authentic leadership, and commitment to client success.
Reuven and OUT OF THE BOX Consulting also have 20 + years of experience with Salesforce.com, as a Certified Salesforce Consulting Partner.
Outside of work, Reuven enjoys travelling and exploring the world.
Connect with Reuven
Website: https://ReuvenShelef.com/
Book a complimentary strategy call with Reuven: https://MeetReuven.com/
LinkedIn: / reuvenshelef
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Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Scaling Made Simple: Shift Your Thinking, Grow Your Business
with Peter Kovacs
Are you leading your business, or is it leading you? If you’re stuck in the daily grind, drowning in decisions, and wondering why your business isn’t scaling the way it should—this episode is for you.
In this power-packed conversation, serial entrepreneur and executive coach Peter Kovacs reveals:
Why what got you here won’t get you there—and how to shift from hustler to CEO.
- The hidden mindset traps keeping you stuck (and costing you millions).
- How to reframe failure and break free from limiting beliefs.
The secret to optimizing for serendipity—creating unexpected business breakthroughs. - Why selling your business might be the worst day of your life—and how to prepare for real success.
- How to build a leadership style that scales your business—without burning out.
Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com
About Peter
Peter is a serial entrepreneur, exited founder, and executive coach who helps business owners and entrepreneurs become the leaders their companies need to scale and thrive.
Many business owners start with deep expertise in their field but find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of leadership, strategy, and growth. Peter helps them break free from working in the business so they can work on it—developing the mindset, systems, and leadership skills to scale effectively.
His own journey has shaped his work. Over 15 years, he founded and built four tech startups, culminating in a successful exit. But after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, he was forced to confront deeper questions about leadership, purpose, and impact. This led him to redefine success—not just in terms of business growth, but in creating a business that truly serves the owner’s vision and life.
Today, Peter brings decades of entrepreneurial experience and a global perspective, having grown up in Hungary, Algeria, and Canada before moving to California. He now coaches leaders, speaks internationally on entrepreneurship and leadership transformation, and helps business owners step into their next level of success with greater clarity and confidence. His insights have been shared on global stages, including Davos during the World Economic Forum, where he speaks on leadership, entrepreneurship, and navigating what’s next.
Connect with Peter
https://www.cqsavvy.com/
Linkedin.com/iamkovacs
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Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
The Real Reason New Companies Fail
with Chip Higgens
Half of all small businesses fail within five years. Half.
That’s not a statistic—that’s a wake-up call.
In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with Chip Higgins to tackle one of the biggest, most expensive problems facing small businesses today: the failure to generate and sustain momentum.
About Chip
For over four decades, Chip Higgins has dedicated his career to empowering small business owners to transform vision into reality. With a deep foundation in banking and economics—from his earliest days in Winston-Salem to executive leadership in three regional banks—Chip’s business banking strategies consistently earned each institution national “best brand” recognition by Greenwich Associates. Yet, his true focus has always been serving entrepreneurs directly, recognizing the vital role they play in shaping communities and driving economic progress.
Chip is the author of The Bizzics Way, a guidebook built on the profound idea that momentum isn’t just a business buzzword—it’s a universal law that shapes lasting success at every level. Through his Bizzics coaching practice, founded in 2019 and now further enriched by his book, Chip demystifies business and leadership for entrepreneurs, offering both practical tools and encouragement for the journey.
What fuels Chip’s work is his conviction that every business owner deserves access to resources, coaching, and a champion in their corner. He shows that with the right guidance and the power of momentum, even the boldest entrepreneurial dreams can make the world a better place—one energized step at a time.
Resources referenced in the interview
Bizzics on Demand: https://bizzics.kit.com/3827f3eef4
15 question Energy Check: www.bizzics.com/the-bizzics-way-resources.
Connect with Chip
www.chiphiggins.com
www.bizzics.com
/ chip-higgins-072a754
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Hiring International Talent? Here’s What You’re Missing
with John McGraw
Miscommunication at work costs U.S. businesses $2 trillion a year—and diverse teams are especially at risk.
In this episode of Marc Haine Live, cultural clarity expert John Edward McGraw reveals how small businesses can avoid communication breakdowns, retain diverse talent, and build high-performing teams through inclusive communication.
Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com
About John
John Edward McGraw is an Intercultural Communications Coach and the founder of Hiyaku Coaching. Hiyaku (pronounced hee-YA-koo) is Japanese for “leap forward,” and John empowers businesses and international talent to leap over cultural gaps and thrive together.
Born and raised in Canada, John’s passion for cultural learning stems from his 15 years of experience as an English instructor in Japan and Canada, where he saw that language skills alone weren’t enough to overcome cultural barriers.
An ICF certified coach and intercultural trainer, John has worked with organizations such as JVS Toronto, the Workplace and Immigrant Network in Waterloo, and the Simcoe County Department of Economic Development to foster cultural awareness and help multicultural workplaces thrive.
Connect with John
HiyakuCoaching.com
Linkedin: / johnedwardmcgraw
Instagram: @hiyakucoaching
YouTube: @hiyakucoaching
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Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
How much is frustration costing your business?
with Andrew Oxley
Frustration—it’s not just a bad day. It’s a flashing neon sign that something is broken. And if you’re ignoring it, your business is bleeding money.
In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc sits down with executive coach and author Andrew Oxley, who reveals how most leaders completely misread frustration—treating it like a nuisance instead of a strategic clue. Join us as we unpack the Four Faces of Frustration, explore how it sabotages your team and customer experience, and show you how to turn that friction into insight and action.
About Andrew
Andrew Oxley is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and executive coach with over 30 years of experience helping leaders cut through complexity and drive real, measurable business results. He is the founder of The Oxley Group, a leadership development and consulting firm known for its results-focused approach with clients such as Airgas, Farmer’s Insurance, Gold Creek Foods, Progressive Insurance, Altisource, DEKRA, Coca- Cola Enterprises, Turner Broadcasting, The Weather Channel, Mohawk Industries, CNN, AIG Insurance and COX Communications. Andrew began his career in technical sales after a college professor challenged him to think beyond traditional engineering roles. That led to early success at Trane Canada during Toronto’s historic building boom, where he led one of the most successful sales teams in the company’s history. But despite outward success, Andrew found himself burned out and unfulfilled. A quote he saw in a national newspaper—“The trouble with the rat race is, even if you win, you’re still a rat”—sparked a turning point that led him to ask deeper questions about meaning, leadership, and impact.
That personal pivot led to a professional mission: helping leaders achieve more in less time, with more purpose. His programs and books have since impacted tens of thousands of leaders—equipping them with practical tools to simplify decision-making, sharpen focus, and lead with clarity.
Andrew is the creator of several proven leadership development programs, including:
- LeaderShift
- Retaining Top Talent
- Coaching for Success
- Effective Supervision
- Innovation for Leaders
- Strategic Influence
- The Four Faces of Frustration
- The 3 Roles of a Leader
Through every keynote, coaching engagement, and training session, Andrew brings a clear message: leadership doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right mindset and tools, leaders can reclaim their time, deepen their impact, and enjoy what they’ve worked so hard to build.
Connect with Andrew
www.transformingresults.com
LinkedIn / andrew-oxley-b5a7b6
Facebook The Oxley Group | Gainesville GA | Facebook
Twitter x.com/AndrewOxley
Youtube / @andrewoxley-theoxleygroup
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Grow Beyond the Numbers: Trust, M&A, and the $10M Mistake
with David Miller
How do you scale a company using something as intangible as trust? And what happens when you don’t?
Most business owners know how to track sales and manage expenses. But what if the real growth catalyst isn’t on your spreadsheet?
In this episode of Marc Haine Live, we dive into the high-stakes, high-reward world of scaling small businesses through trust and logic—with none other than “The Growth Alchemist” himself, David Miller.
About David
David is known as the Growth Alchemist who uses a formula to catalyze small business growth through both the “Method and Magic”. When David Miller was only 20 years old, he advised Warren Buffett on a billion-dollar acquisition in his Tennessee hometown!
David is an entrepreneur & financial strategist with over 20 years of experience scaling multiple companies to 8 figures and beyond. He combines manifestation + measurable milestones to create transformative growth David has bought, sold, merged and spun off dozens of companies in industries from cannabis and fashion to clean energy, finance, and neuroscience.
He is an angel investor, board member, non-profit advisor, passionate foodie, world traveller, health enthusiast and proud father of 4. David guides scaling businesses with a hands-on, “walk the walk” philosophy, combining his personal experiences of success and failure, making his advice both inspiring and actionable.
Connect with David
AlchemyofScale.com, scalingmagic.com
Instagram: davidmiller.buzz
LinkedIn: / david-miller-business-coach
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Creating Cultures Where People Thrive
with Dr. Serena Huang
What if the thing that’s killing your team’s productivity isn’t your budget, your tools, or your business model… but your blind spot?
In today’s episode of Marc Haine Live, we welcome Dr. Serena Huang—international speaker, teacher, and self-proclaimed “Data and AI Whisperer for Employee Thriving”—to uncover how organizations can use data and AI to create inclusive, human-first workplaces that don’t just check boxes, but actually work.
About Serena
Dr. Serena Huang is a globally recognized speaker and innovator, renowned for her ability to bridge the gap between data analytics and the human side of business. She brings a unique perspective, having served as a data executive at Fortune 100 companies and later as a Chief Data Officer in a startup environment. Her insights are not just about numbers; they're about understanding the human impact of data and harnessing its power to create a more productive and healthy workplace. A Wiley author, Dr. Huang is also a regular guest lecturer at top MBA programs, where she shares her passion with the next generation of business leaders.
Connect with Serena
www.DataWithSerena.com
linkedin.com/serenahhuangphd
/ @datawithserena
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Why Most Businesses Fail—and What Immigrant Founders Do Differently
with Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman
Let’s face it: new businesses don’t make it past year five, and the ones that do often compromise values to survive.
In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman—refugee-turned-entrepreneur and author of Pioneers—shares hard-earned insights on how to build a business that lasts.
Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com
About Neri
Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman is a globally recognized entrepreneur, thought leader, and author.
Named to the Thinkers50 Radar list, she is the founder of a luxury leather goods brand and a sought-after advisor to global leaders. A former child refugee, her journey is a testament to resilience and impact.
Connect with Neri
www.pioneersbook.com
https://Linkedin.com/ neri-karra-sillaman
https://instagram.com / prof.neri
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Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
How to Create Breakthroughs and Transform Culture with Disruptive Leadership
with Ted Santos
Most companies want innovation. Few know how to truly create it.
🛎 In this episode of Marc Haine Live, Marc is joined by Ted Santos, creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, to unpack why most innovation fails and how intentional chaos might be your biggest untapped asset. We dig into why employees sabotage change, how mindset blocks transformation, and why real breakthroughs are engineered—not accidental.
Need to brainstorm aspects of your business? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you at https://meetwith.marchaine.com
About Ted
The Leadership Disruptor Who Turns Chaos into Breakthroughs
Ted Santos is not your typical business strategist—he’s a leadership disruptor who challenges the status quo and trains and develops CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs to create problems instead of solving them to fuel breakthrough growth. As the creator of the Disruptive Leadership Model, Ted equips leaders to master chaos, engineer transformation, and scale the impossible without breaking their businesses—or themselves.
With a background in turning struggling companies into market leaders, Ted’s unconventional strategies have helped businesses achieve what once seemed unimaginable, including doubling productivity in months and breaking through growth ceilings.
His expertise extends beyond boardrooms—Ted’s groundbreaking book, "Here’s Why You Can’t Find Love," reveals how personal struggles, like broken relationships, cost U.S. businesses over $300 billion annually and provides tools for leaders to fix the hidden leaks that sabotage success.
Connect with Ted
www.turnaroundip.com
LI: / ted-santos-424724b
X: https://x.com/TedSantos140