Control, Chaos & Continuity: Len Garza on Future-Proofing Your Business (S3:E11)

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About Len Garza

Len Garza is a seasoned business and estate law expert with 15 years of corporate legal experience. After transitioning to entrepreneurship, he founded Garza Business and Estate Law to serve business owners and entrepreneurs, helping them manage legal complexities, mitigate risks, and prepare for the future of their businesses. Len is committed to guiding entrepreneurs through the processes of succession planning and ensuring a legacy that thrives beyond the owner's involvement.

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Episode Highlights

In this episode, Bobby Mascia sits down with Len Garza to discuss the essential mindset shifts business owners need as they grow, as well as the critical importance of an exit strategy. As Len shares his personal journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, he opens up about how understanding business law and planning for succession can be the key to both wealth preservation and successful business exits.

[12:34] "Your exit strategy is actually your best growth strategy." - Len Garza

The episode explores why it’s essential to plan ahead for estate taxes, asset transfer, and unexpected transitions, and Len offers valuable advice on how to keep your business on track for future success, even when life throws you a curveball.

[29:40] "Being a business owner isn’t just about growing the business; it's about planning for the day when you're no longer at the helm and making sure your legacy is secured." - Len Garza

This conversation serves as a reminder that a well-planned exit strategy can be the foundation for long-term success and peace of mind.

In This Episode

• [00:00] Introduction
• [03:07] Shifting Mindset as a Business Owner
• [07:51] Transitioning to Recurring Revenue
• [12:34] Planning for Estate Taxes & Asset Transfer
• [16:29] The Wealth Transfer and Preparing for the Future
• [23:05] Managing the Ego of Business Ownership
• [29:40] The Importance of Proper Estate Planning
• [36:07] The Impact of Generational Planning
• [42:30] Overcoming Barriers to Action for Business Owners
• [50:14] Len Garza’s Best Advice for Entrepreneurs