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The Silver Tsunami The Biggest Wealth Transfer in Small Business
Andrew Olsen returns to Conscious Wealth Studios with Brandon Hatton to close out the Silver Tsunami series and reflect on one of the largest business ownership transitions in American history. Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. More than half of privately held businesses in the United States are owned by that generation, and trillions of dollars in business equity will need to transition over the coming years. Brandon and Andrew revisit the central question behind the series. Who will buy these businesses, and what happens if owners wait too long to prepare? They discuss the growing opportunity for younger generations pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition, the role technology and AI may play in reshaping small business ownership, and why this moment is creating a rare opening for operators, buyers, and founders alike. The conversation also explores the emotional side of exiting a company after decades of ownership. For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is no longer accumulating wealth. It is deciding what comes next. In this conversation, they discuss: What the Silver Tsunami means for business owners and buyers. Why this transition creates opportunity for younger generations. How technology and AI are changing the future of small business. Why timing matters when selling a company. The importance of building the right advisory team before an exit. What life after business ownership can look like for entrepreneurs.
The Silver Tsunami The Biggest Wealth Transfer in Small Business
Andrew Olsen returns to Conscious Wealth Studios with Brandon Hatton to close out the Silver Tsunami series and reflect on one of the largest business ownership transitions in American history. Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65. More than half of privately held businesses in the United States are owned by that generation, and trillions of dollars in business equity will need to transition over the coming years. Brandon and Andrew revisit the central question behind the series. Who will buy these businesses, and what happens if owners wait too long to prepare? They discuss the growing opportunity for younger generations pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition, the role technology and AI may play in reshaping small business ownership, and why this moment is creating a rare opening for operators, buyers, and founders alike. The conversation also explores the emotional side of exiting a company after decades of ownership. For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is no longer accumulating wealth. It is deciding what comes next. In this conversation, they discuss: What the Silver Tsunami means for business owners and buyers. Why this transition creates opportunity for younger generations. How technology and AI are changing the future of small business. Why timing matters when selling a company. The importance of building the right advisory team before an exit. What life after business ownership can look like for entrepreneurs.
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Welcoming Change
Brandon and Alissa discuss the Center for Conscious Wealth's focus on positive communication for personal transformation and better relationships. They highlight the importance of listening and adopting diverse perspectives, especially in parent-child relationships, while Brandon shares his love for coin bows, emphasizing a broader philosophy of embracing change and adaptability in life.
Welcoming Change
Brandon and Alissa discuss the Center for Conscious Wealth's focus on positive communication for personal transformation and better relationships. They highlight the importance of listening and adopting diverse perspectives, especially in parent-child relationships, while Brandon shares his love for coin bows, emphasizing a broader philosophy of embracing change and adaptability in life.
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The Silver Tsunami: Why $15 Trillion Doesn't Feel Real to Business Owners
Andrew Olson joins Brandon Hatton at Conscious Wealth Studios to continue the conversation on the Silver Tsunami and the $15 trillion of privately held businesses owned by baby boomers. They begin with a simple question. Is that number real? For many founders, the value of their company does not feel like part of their net worth. The business may be worth millions on paper, yet that value remains illiquid until a transaction occurs. Brandon and Andrew discuss how retirement looks different for entrepreneurs whose wealth is concentrated in a single asset. Many business owners have 80 to 90 percent of their net worth tied up in their company, which means retirement depends on successfully converting that value into liquidity.
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Caregiving: What No One Tells You
Rachel Webster joins Brandon Hatton at Conscious Wealth Studios to continue the conversation on caregiving, moving beyond the first steps and into what families actually experience. They begin with a simple truth. Caregiving is not just a plan. It is something you live. In this follow-up, Rachel shares what she learned from attending a caregiving class and how those lessons reshaped her perspective. While most conversations focus on legal documents and preparation, this one focuses on what is often left unsaid. The emotional weight. The isolation. The unexpected ways people build resilience. Brandon and Rachel explore how caregiving changes relationships, how roles begin to shift, and why support systems matter more than most people realize.
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The Health Side of Wealth: Small Habits, Long-Term Impact
Brandon Hatton sits down with Clay Pender, Conscious Wealth Manager & World Record Holder - Men's Indoor 4 X 800m Relay, at Conscious Wealth Studios to begin a conversation on the health side of wealth and how small habits shape long-term outcomes. They begin with a simple question. How do you define health? Clay offers a grounded framework. Health includes physical strength, mental clarity, and social well-being. Each one is connected. Each one shows up in how you think, how you feel, and how you engage with others. The conversation then moves from definition to reality. A meaningful percentage of adults are not meeting even the minimum activity guidelines. At the same time, physical inactivity continues to drive healthcare costs over time. This is where the connection becomes clear. The way you live each day carries forward.
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