9 Best CEO Succession Podcasts

1. Succession Stories

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Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast guiding entrepreneurs through the journey of transition to transaction, with an exclusive limited series called The Entrepreneur Gene™ Hosted by Laurie Barkman—The Business Transition Sherpa®, nationally recognized business advisor, and Amazon best-selling author of *The Business Transition Handbook*—the show explores the full entrepreneurial lifecycle: from growth to maturity, value creation to exit planning, succession, and M&A for owner-led companies...more Host Laurie Appel Barkman
Producer/Network Laurie Barkman
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests James Allen, Bruce Eckfeldt +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 82Twitter 386 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Family Business Podcast

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The podcast dedicated to Family Business. Working with your family can be both rewarding and challenging and this podcast provides you with practical tips and guidance on how to tackle some of these challenges. Check out the series on Governance, Succession, Family Dynamics and Family Business Theory. Each week we will explore the uniqueness of family businesses and provide you with the tools to help your business thrive.more Host Russ Haworth
Email ****@familybusinesspartnership.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jay Hughes, Martin Stepek +4 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 87Facebook 160Twitter 1.6KInstagram 237 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Fearless Family Business

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Fearless Family Business focuses on the unique dynamics and challenges of family-owned enterprises. Hosted by Adam Hill, a fourth-generation CEO and passionate advocate for family businesses, the show aims to empower listeners by sharing insights, best practices, and personal experiences. Each episode will explore essential topics such as generational succession planning, maintaining founder values, and fostering healthy family relationships within the business context.more Host Adam Hill
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Peter Bissonnette, Katie Kolon +4 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 72 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Leaving Well: nonprofit leadership guidance for workplace exits and transitions

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This is Leaving Well, where we talk about the reality that People Leave™️ in nonprofits and the social impact sector. Through this podcast, you will receive expert insights on leadership exits and transitions, the benefits of interim leadership, and sustainable succession planning in nonprofits. Listen to learn transition strategies for executive director, CEO, and board of directors leadership during resignations, terminations, and unfortunate circumstances such as death.more Producer/Network Naomi Hattaway
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Beth Saunders, Laura Gouin +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Startup CEO Succession

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Real stories from founder CEOs who stepped down, professional CEOs who took over from them and VCs who saw the process from the inside. substack.evgeny.coach
Host Evgeny Shadchnev
Producer/Network Real stories of CEO succession in VC-backed startups
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Recent Guests Jerry Colonna, Matt Colebourne +7 more
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6. Life Beyond the Founder

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What happens when a founder steps aside? In this four-part series, go behind the scenes of a real leadership transition as Untold's Co-Founder and CEO, Justin Miller, prepares to take on a new role in Kenya and Managing Director, Molly Heacock, prepares to take the helm as CEO. Discover the challenges, insights, and strategic decisions that transformed this pivotal moment into an opportunity for organizational growth—and learn how your organization can navigate its own leadership transitions with intention and success.more Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Family Business Futures

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Conversations on family business succession, executive search, and leadership transition, hosted by Bill Stranberg with guest experts. Family Business Futures explores succession planning, executive search, and leadership transition for family-owned businesses. Hosted by Bill Stranberg, founder of Stranberg, the podcast features conversations with family business owners, next-generation leaders, and professional advisors about the challenges of preparing a company and its people for what comes next.Topics include CEO succession, executive search for family enterprises, compensation strategy,..more Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Family Firm IN FOCUS

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Family Firm IN FOCUS is a podcast dedicated to the world of family-owned businesses — where enterprise meets legacy. Hosted by Mohsin Adhi, each episode brings together leading practitioners, advisors, and next-generation leaders to explore the real challenges and opportunities facing family enterprises today. From governance and succession planning to next-gen development, family office structures, and the human dynamics that define multigenerational businesses, Family Firm IN FOCUS delivers candid, insight-driven conversations that go beyond the balance sheet...more Email ****@gmail.com
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9. Footprints Podcast Series

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Welcome to the groundbreaking Footprints Podcast, a vibrant series honouring the remarkable legacies of influential elders. Anchored in the study conducted by CivSource Africa on Executive Transitions and Succession planning, our commitment in response to the study recommendations is to document and tell stories of change, transition, and succession among leaders within the sector and beyond. The process seeks to glean lessons from those who have led and served before us. Join us on as we honour those who've paved the way and reflect on the legacies we aspire to leave behind!more Producer/Network CivSource Africa
Recent Guests Ruth Ojiambo Ochieng, Dr. Robin Kibuuka +1 more
Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact