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Episodes October 2, 2026

EPISODE 215: Putting “Success” into Succession

EPISODE 215: Putting “Success” into Succession

Building a business takes years of hard work, but what happens when it’s time to step away?

On this episode, Noel Xavier talks with Kayla Thompson, partner at Duncan Craig LLP, about succession planning for business owners and entrepreneurs as part of ECF’s 2026 Wills Week. Tune in as they explore how to prepare for an unexpected departure, retirement, and how to protect the people who depend on your business and how to ensure the future of what you’ve built. From family considerations to business continuity, discover why succession planning belongs in every entrepreneur’s estate plan.

Show Notes:

Our guest was Kayla Thompson
Read the accompanying article “Succession Starts Now” by Andrew Paul, which appeared in the Fall issue of the Thrive Magazine, produced by Edmonton Community Foundation.
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