Episode 67 - Building a Business That Thrives Without You with Katie Bennett
In this episode of Your Estate Matters, Nicole speaks with Katie Bennett, a master certified chair with Mackay CEO Forums and founder of Double Black Diamond Coaching, about the often-overlooked human side of business succession planning. With 76% of Canadian small business owners planning to exit within the next decade, yet only 9% holding a formal succession plan, the stakes are high.
Katie shares practical insights on reducing owner dependency, building strong leadership teams, and creating clear strategic plans. As Nicole reminds listeners, a will can determine who inherits a business, but it cannot make that business run.
--
Follow Katie Bennett:
Website - https://www.katiebennett.ca/
Double Black Diamond Coaching - https://doubleblackdiamondcoaching.com/
MacKay CEO Forums - https://mackayceoforums.com/our-chairs/katie-bennett/
LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/katiebennettdbdcoaching
Follow Heritage Trust:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heritagetrustbc/
Website - https://heritagetrustcompany.ca/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@heritagetrustco
Get the Essential Estate Planning Checklist for Canadians:
